Nursing Professional Development Conference: Creating Successful Outcomes

Providing effective education for nurses in the current healthcare climate can be challenging.  Nursing Professional Development is a dynamic field which must respond to the ever changing education needs of nurses throughout their career.  High quality professional development opportunities promote quality patient care and provide nurses with the knowledge and skills that they need to be successful and confident in their work.

This one-day conference is directed toward novice and experienced nursing professional development specialists, nurse planners. clinical educators, orientation coordinators, preceptors, and nurses interested in education and professional development. It provides an opportunity to enhance your ability to transition new nurses to practice, design effective orientation programs, engage learners, and measure outcomes.

Don’t miss our keynote Donna Wright MS, RN who will speak on competency and accountability of staff and educators!

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 30, 2018

1. Describe strategies to engage the learner with the use of technology
2. Describe how to design creative educational programs to meet the varied needs of an organization
3. Discuss methods to assess competency
4. Describe methods to measure outcomes

Conference Registration Fees

Before September 15, 2018 - $125

After September 15, 2018 - $150

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, The Children’ Hospital of Philadelphia will refund any registration fees, less a $25 service charge, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation charges assessed by airlines/travel agencies. In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellation must be received in writing by November 19, 2018. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

Continuing Nursing Education Approved Provider Statement

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, located three blocks from the hospital. The group rates are $159 single and double occupancy, plus a 16.25 percent room tax. To make reservations, call the hotel directly at 888-627-7071, and be sure to mention the name of the conference when you call. The special rate will be available until Sunday, Oct. 29, 2018.

https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/NursingProfessionaldelivery

Thursday, November 29, 2018