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Conference Committee

Deborah Ambrosio-Mawhirter ’81,M.S. ’95, Ed.D.Conference Co-ChairChair, Department of Nursing FoundationsAssistant ProfessorAdelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health

Charles E. Cal, M.S. ’01, M.B.A. ’03, CPHQClinical Assistant ProfessorAdelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public Health

Patrick R. Coonan ’78, Ed.D., NEA-BC, FACHEDean and Professor (on leave)Founder of Annual Nursing Leadership ConferenceAdelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public Health

Marie Cox ’02, M.S. ’04, D.N.P., NP-BCClinical Assistant ProfessorAdelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public Health

Kathleen Dooney, M.S.N., R.N.Conference Co-ChairO� -Site Clinical Placement CoordinatorAdelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public Health

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Conference Registration (continued)

Fees (Check one.) Early registration (until March 22, 2018): $180

Registration: $190

Registration at the door: $210

Adelphi University alumni: $165 (Graduation date)

Adelphi students and Adelphi faculty: $165

Visit nursing.adelphi.edu/leadership to register online.Support a student: Make a donation to Alpha Omega Chapter Scholarship Fund. Checks payable to: Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Omega Chapter

Method of Payment Check enclosed (payable to Adelphi University).

Please detach and mail this form with payment to:

Letizia AndrasickAdministrative AssistantAdelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public HealthNexus Building (Simulation Lab)One South AvenueGarden City, NY 11530-4501

Visit nursing.adelphi.edu/leadership to register online.

The O� ice of Alumni Relations recognizes the importance of professional development in the field of nursing. We are pleased to o� er our nursing alumni an extra $20 o� your registration for this conference. Visit alumni.adelphi.edu for a comprehensive list of all the benefits and services o� ered to Adelphi alumni.

This activity has been submitted to the Western Multi-State Division for approval to award nursing contact hours. The Western Multi-State Division is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Lena Garafalo, M.S., RN-BC, PMHC-NS-BC, NPP, CPPAdjunct Faculty Coordinator Adelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public Health

Marilyn Klainberg ’63, M.S. ’77, Ed.D.Chair, Family, Mental Health and Community Systems in NursingAssociate ProfessorAdelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public Health

Deborah Murphy ’85, M.S., R.N.Assistant DeanAdelphi UniversityCollege of Nursing and Public HealthScholarship Committee, STTI

JoAnn Victor-Fassman, M.A., R.N, PMHCNP Succession Planning CommitteeAlpha Omega Chapter, STTI

Chelsea Wollman, B.S., R.N.President, Alpha Omega Chapter, STTI Scholarship Committee, STTI

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Confirmations will not be sent. Please make a copy of yourregistration form for your records.

Check-in and registration are at 8:00 a.m. Please bring ID.

Program starts at 8:30 a.m.

Continental breakfast and lunch are included.

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Attendees will:• Gain a greater understanding of the impact of

developing leadership excellence in maintaining positive patient outcomes.

• Explore critical elements of using big data at the bedside to improve outcomes.

• Recognize and gain insight into leadership as a healthcare innovator.

Featured Speakers:

Elisa A. (Lee) Mancuso, M.S., RNC-NIC, FNS, AE-CPresident, ANA-NY

Conference Agenda · Thursday, April 12, 2018

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast

8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Welcome Elaine L. Smith ’78, M.S. ’88, M.B.A., Ed.D., NEA-BC, ANEFInterim DeanAdelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health

Conference Co-Chairs:Deborah Ambrosio-Mawhirter ’81, M.S. ’95, Ed.D.Chair, Department of Nursing FoundationsAdelphi University College of Nursing and Public HealthKathleen Dooney, M.S.N., R.N.O� -Site Clinical Placement CoordinatorAdelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Featured Speakers:”Thinking Outside the Box: Opportunities for Changes in Nursing”Elisa A. (Lee) Mancuso, M.S., RNC-NIC, FNS, AE-CPresident, ANA-NY

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Break, with exhibitors, posters

10:35 a.m.–11:35 a.m.

“From Opportunity to Outcomes”Susan Congiusta, B.S.N., M.P.A., D.N.P., R.N., NEA-BCAssistant Vice President, Patient Experience DirectorNorthwell Health

Joanne H. Bentson, D.N.P., R.N., CPHQChief Nurse Executive, Associate Executive DirectorNorthwell Health

11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m.

“Harnessing the Power of Big Data”Theresa Criscitelli ’91, M.S. ’10, Ed.D., R.N., CNORAVP Administration, Perioperative/Procedural ServicesNYU Winthrop Hospital

Brian Gillette, Ph.D.Research ScientistNYU Winthrop Hospital

Jon S. Woods, M.D.Wound Care FellowNYU Winthrop Hospital

“Nurse Leaders Committed to Excellence: Perseverance in Today’s Healthcare”Objectives

Elisa A. (Lee) Mancuso is a neonatal nurse practitioner, bereavement counselor and professor at Su� olk County Community College specializing in pediatrics, mental health and leadership. During the past 33 years, her leadership role has evolved from local to national professional organizations. Since Fall 2016, she has been president of ANA-NY, of which she has been a charter member and a founding board member since December 2012.

Leonard C. Achan ’99, M.A., R.N., ANPChief Innovation O� icer and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Business DevelopmentHospital for Special Surgery

Leonard C. Achan, an entrepreneur and artist with nearly 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, previously was senior associate dean for global communications, branding and reputation at the Icahn School of Medicine before joining the Hospital for Special Surgery. He was also chief communications and access o� icer at Mount Sinai Health System and chairman of Quality Reviews, Inc. A current member of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees, he is an Adelphi alumnus and an alumnus and fellow of The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

12:15 p.m.–12:30 p.m.

Awards Presentation

Alpha Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Lifetime Achievement AwardClaire Schulman ’46, R.N.17th Borough President of Queens

Alpha Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Mentoring AwardPatricia Donohue-Porter, M.A. ’78, Ph.D. ’87, R.N.Associate Professor and Director of the Ph.D. ProgramAdelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health

12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Lunch

2:10 p.m.–2:45 p.m.

“A Tap on the Shoulder Before a Serious Adverse Event: Trends in Clinical Surveillance and Analytics”Mary L. Jahrsdoefer, Ph.D., R.N. Clinical Assistant ProfessorAdelphi University

2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m.

“Let’s Hustle: Innovative Leadership”Leonard C. Achan ’99, M.A., R.N., ANPChief Innovation O� icer and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Business DevelopmentHospital for Special Surgery

3:50 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Poster review and evaluations

4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Reception

For directions to The Garden City Hotel, visit gardencityhotel.com/maps-directions.