April 30, 2021Virtual Event

Jointly provided by the Central Virginia Association of Nursing Professional Development and VCU Health Continuing Education

Pathways to KnowledgeNurse Educator Conference

Schedule

A.M.

8:00 Welcome and introductionAlison Montpetit, PhD, RN

8:10 Changing times call for changing measures: NPD practice in the multisite health system environment - Part 1Launette Woolforde, EdD, DNP

9:25 Break (Exhibit hall - Live interaction with exhibitors)

9:45 Changing times call for changing measures: NPD practice in the multisite health system environment - Part 2Launette Woolforde, EdD, DNP

10:45 Evidence-based education poster presentations

Christine Schaeffer, DNP

11:30 Extended break (Exhibit hall - Live interaction with exhibitors and poster

presenters)

P.M.

12:30 Announcement of 2021 CVANPD annual award winners and evidence-based practice poster presentation winnersChristine Schaeffer, DNP

1:00 Using evidence-based practice to develop skilled preceptors – Part 1Jenn Bodine, DNP

2:00 Break (Exhibit hall - Live interaction with exhibitors and poster presenters)

2:15 Using evidence-based practice to develop skilled preceptors – Part 2Jenn Bodine, DNP

3:15 Closing remarksAlison Montpetit, PhD, RN

3:30 Adjourn

Course descriptionNursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioners and other healthcare educators are transforming professional practice to improve patient and health outcomes. Attend this year’s virtual Pathways to Knowledge Conference to ignite your passion, inspire yourself and others, and innovate your practice. Leave empowered, engaged, and energized to transform the future of professional development.

Target audienceThis activity is designed for nurses and others involved in the development of health care professionals.

Course objectivesAt the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Develop strategies that are essential for successfulnursing professional development (NPD) practice inthe multisite setting.

• Consider what infrastructures are necessary tosupport, extend, and strengthen NPD practice andimpact, particularly in the multisite environment.

• Make use of the Single Preceptor Model, MarriedState Preceptor Model, and the Team PreceptorModel.

• Begin using simulation/computer-basedcase studies as a strategy for developing thecompetencies of preceptors.

• Implement preceptor documentation tools basedon best practices.

Exhibit and poster informationExhibits and posters will be available to view in the virtual exhibit hall at any time throughout the conference. Exhibitors and poster presenters will be available to interact live with attendees via videoconference at designated times during the conference. See agenda for live interaction times.

Register online vcu.cloud-cme.com/Path2021

VCU Health facultyJayne Davey, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNN2019-2020 Board PresidentCentral Virginia Association of NursingProfessional DevelopmentNursing Professional Development SpecialistDepartment of Education and Professional Development

Alison Montpetit, PhD, RN, NPD-BC2020-2021 Board PresidentCentral Virginia Association of NursingProfessional DevelopmentDirector of Nursing Research and Innovation

Christine Schaeffer, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CEN, TCRNClinical Nurse SpecialistNurse Clinician for Clinical Excellence

Guest facultyJenn Bodine, DNP, FNP-C, NPD-BC, CENProgram ManagerAssociation for Nursing Professional DevelopmentVirginia Beach, VA

Launette Woolforde, EdD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, FAAN Vice PresidentNursing Education and Professional DevelopmentNorthwell HealthLake Success, NY

Disclosure statementIn compliance with ACCME standards, all planner and presenter relationships with commercial supporters have been resolved. All presenting faculty affirm that they will employ the best available evidence from all sources to support any clinical recommendations made in their presentations. If learners detect any commercial bias in any presentation, they should document their observations on the activity evaluation form.

Accreditation and education creditIn support of improving patient care, VCU Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council

for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

VCU Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 ANCC contact hours.

Certificates of participation are provided to attendees not eligible for ANCC credits.

Register online by April 26 at: vcu.cloud-cme.com/Path2021

Registration rates$75 General Registration$50 CVANPD Member Registration

Cancellation policyRegistration fee will be refunded to the original payment method only if written notice of cancellations is received via email to ceinfo@vcuhealth.org on or before May 5, 2021. There will be no refunds after this date.

DisclaimersMinimum and maximum numbers for attendance at this event have been established, and we reserve the right to substitute speakers/topics, adjust credit hours, or cancel if necessary.

By attending this event you grant VCU Health Continuing Education the right at the event to record, film, photograph or capture your likeness in any media and to distribute, use, or otherwise disseminate, in perpetuity, such media without any further approval or any payment to you.

Questions?Contact VCU Health Continuing Educationceinfo@vcuhealth.org | 804.828.3640

If special accommodations are needed, please contact us at the phone number or email address above.VCU Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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