Advocate Health Integrative Nursing Symposium 2026: The Healer Within

Concord, NC US
March 4, 2026

The Advocate Health Integrative Nursing Symposium, themed “The Healer Within,” is a dynamic event designed for nurses seeking to enhance their well-being and professional practice through integrative and holistic approaches. This symposium blends in-person and virtual experiences, making it accessible to all nurses interested in evidence-based healing modalities and self-care strategies. Participants will engage in interactive sessions that include meditation, stress management, healing touch, nutrition, sharing circles, and practical tools to support holistic patient care. The agenda features expert-led presentations, hands-on breakouts, and opportunities for networking and creative expression. This symposium is designed to empower nurses with practical skills and knowledge to integrate holistic care into daily practice, supporting both personal well-being and optimal patient outcomes.

 

This conference is being held in person and virtually.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 7:00am – 4:00pm CST / 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

Target Audience

This course is intended for nursing and nursing students, and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Describe the principles of integrative and holistic nursing practices.
  2. Recognize the benefits of self-care and energy management strategies for nurses.
  3. Engage in collaborative learning and reflection to identify practical tools and resources that support holistic patient care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 6.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 6.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
Course opens: 
01/06/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
03/04/2026 - 7:00am CST
Event ends: 
03/04/2026 - 4:00pm CST
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AGENDA

 

Time

"The Healer Within" 2026 Advocate Health Integrative Nursing Symposium (Topic and Speakers)

 

7:00- 7:30 am CST/8:00-

8:30am EST

Registration- Early Bird Qigong

Kathleen Iannucci, MSOM, BSN, RN, LAc, DiplAc, LMBT

Registered Nurse Ill Oncology - LC: Supportive One: Morehead, Atrium Health

7:30-7:40 am CST/8:30-

8:40am EST

Gathering Meditation

Susan Yaguda, MSN, RN

Nurse Manager GCM - LC: Supportive One: Morehead, Atrium Health

7:40- 7:55am CST/8:40

- 8:55am EST

Welcome: What is Integrative & Holistic Nursing?

Kristine Davidson, MSN, RN, HWNC-BC, AHN-BC Integrative Nurse Specialist - Integrative Medicine, Atrium Health

7:55 - 8:10 am CST/8:55 -

9:10am EST

Leader Opening Remarks

Angela Reid, MBA/MHA, RN, CNML, NEA-BC

Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer CBCHS -Administration, Atrium Health

8:10-8:S0am CST/9:10-

9:S0am EST

The Healer's Path: Principles for Enhancing Well-Being

Susan Yaguda, MSN, RN

Nurse Manager GCM - LC: Supportive One: Morehead, Atrium Health

8:50am - 9:00am

CST/9:50-10:00am EST

Break/ Transition to Break Out Session 1

9:00am -10:00am CST/10:00am -11:00am EST

Breakout Sessions: Healing Touch; Aromatherapy for Personal Well-Being; Flourishing Futures: Integrative Nurses Growing Holistic Health; Auriculotherapy; Spirituality in Nursing (In-Person only); Integrating Music Therapy Into Holistic Care

Jane Elkovich, RN, BSN, HTCP, CCAP, Kristin Waukau, LMT, Reiki Master, CCAP, Kristine Davidson,

MSN, RN, HWNC-BC, AHN-BC, Cathy Carson, BScN, RN, HNB-BC, HTCP/1, CAC, Elizabeth Brink, Lac, Lauren Baker Thomas MDiv, ACPE-CEC, Maddie DePriest, MT-BC, NMT™, Dean Quick, MT-BC, FAMI

10:00am -11:00am CST/

11:00am - 12:00 EST

The Power of Touch Panel Discussion

Kyle Washburn, MHA, BSN, BA, CEN, RYT, Michelle Smith, RN, RNFA, CNOR, Pardee Henderson, BA,

MPH, HTCP, Greg Wright, MSN, RN, LMBT, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, CCAP, Facilitator: Susan Hoover, MSN, NPD-BC, RNC-MNN, NBC-HWC

11:00am -11:30am

CST/12:00-12:30pm EST

Break/Lunch

11:30am -11:45am

CST/12:30-12:4Spm EST

Networking/Serenity Space

11:45am -12:S0pm CST/12:45 -1:S0pm EST

Stress Management Micro Sessions: The Power of Breath;

Experiencing the Energy, Ease, and Release Continuum: Exploring Integral Well-Being Through Meridians, Yin Yoga, and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR); TRE Nervous System Reboot Elizabeth Flores, BSN, RN, Danene Coroneos-Shannon, PhD, MSEd, BSN, BA, MCHES (ret), NPD-BC,

NC-BC, IC, Tanya Beard, MN

12:50 -1:00pm CST/1:50

- 2:00pm EST

Break/ Transition to Break Out 2

1:00- 2:00 pm CST/2:00-

3:00 pm EST

Breakout Sessions: Healing with Plants; Aromatherapy for Resilience: Evidence and Practice Healing Hearts with Plants; Herbal Remedies for Nurse's Self-Care; The Healing Power of Reiki; Sleep & Recovery

Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, Rebecca Schultz (virtual), FNP, MSN, CCAP, Greg Wright, MSN, RN, LMBT, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, CCAP, Gerry Farris, MD, FACEP ABAARM, Kristina Watanabe

(virtual), Reiki Master Teacher

2:00- 2:10pm CST/3:00-

Break/ Transition to Break Out 3

Atrium Health Cabarrus Hamrick Theater or Microsoft Teams
920 Church Street North
Concord, NC 28025
United States

Parking & Arrival Information
Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

Atrium Health Cabarrus employees should park in the Employee Deck.
Atrium Health employees from other facilities should park in the Visitor Deck and enter through the Main Entrance (Pineapple Fountain).

Please note: Guests entering through the Main Entrance will undergo a security screening. We recommend arriving early to allow time for screening and limiting personal items, as all items are subject to search.

Faculty
 

Speakers

  • Lauren Baker Thomas, MDiv, ACPE-CEC; Associate Director Spiritual Care & Education - Mission and Spiritual Care, Atrium Health
  • Tanya Beard, MN; Nurse Practitioner
  • Donnelle Gaston, BSN, PMH-BC; Nursing Behavioral Health, Atrium Health
  • Abbie Lovern, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC; Service Line Nurse Educator - Nursing Education, Atrium Health
  • Elizabeth Brink, LAc; Acupuncturist Lead - Integrative Medicine, Aurora Medical Group Advocate Health
  • Cathy Carson, BScN, RN, HNB-BC, HTCP/I, CAC; Integrative Nurse Specialist - Integrative Medicine, Advocate Health Cabarrus
  • Danene Coroneos-Shannon, PhD, MSEd, BSN, BA, MCHES (ret), NPD-BC, NC-BC, IC;
  • Steven Cuzmenco, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, NPD-BC; Registered Nurse Program Coordinator - Center for Life Support Education, Atrium Health
  • Kristine Davidson, MSN, RN, HWNC-BC, AHN-BC; Integrative Nurse Specialist - Integrative Medicine, Atrium Health
  • Maddie DePriest, MT-BC, NMT™; Art Music Therapist - LC: Supportive Onc: Morehead, Atrium Health Levine Cancer
  • Jane Elkovich, RN, BSN, HTCP, CCAP; Contractor - Non-Employee, LCI-Concord-Healing Touch, Advocate Health
  • Gerry Farris, MD, FACEP ABAARM; Physician, On Point Medicine
  • Elizabeth Flores, BSN, RN; Registered Nurse CRU - Nursing Float Pool, Advocate Condell Medical Center
  • Pardee Henderson, BA, MPH, HTCP; Healing Touch Program, South Piedmont AHEC
  • Susan Hoover, MSN, NPD-BC, RNC-MNN, NBC-HWC; Nursing Education and Professional Development Specialist, Advocate Health
  • Kathleen Iannucci, MSOM, BSN, RN, LAc, DiplAc, LMBT; Registered Nurse III Oncology - LC: Supportive Onc: Morehead, Atrium Health
  • Kara Kirsch, MSOT; Program Coordinator Health & Wellness - People & Culture Well Being, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
  • Dean Quick, MT-BC, FAMI; Art Music Therapist - LC: Supportive Onc: Morehead, Atrium Health Levine Cancer
  • Angela Reid, MBA/MHA, RN, CNML, NEA-BC; Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer CBCHS – Administration, Atrium Health
  • Betty Jo Roccio, DNP, RN, CRNA, CENP, EBP-C; Executive Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive - Administration: Nursing, Atrium Health
  • Rebecca Schultz, FNP, MSN, CCAP; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Primary Care - Integrative Medicine, Aurora Medical Group Advocate Health
  • Miranda Scoggins, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, PCCN; Clinical Nurse Specialist SE - Academic Emergency Department, Atrium Health
  • Michelle Smith, RN, RNFA, CNOR; Registered Nurse II First Assistant - Nursing: Labor and Delivery, Advocate Health 
  • Kristina Watanabe, Reiki Master Teacher; Biofield Energy Practice & Volunteer Coordinator - Integrative Medicine, Aurora Medical Group Advocate Health
  • Kyle Washburn, MHA, BSN, BA, CEN, RYT; Manager Nursing III Ambulatory - Pain Management: Brookstown, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
  • Kristin Waukau, LMT, Reiki Master, CCAP; Massage Therapist Lead - Integrative Medicine, Aurora Medical Group Advocate Health
  • Greg Wright, MSN, RN, LMBT, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, CCAP; Service Line Nurse Educator - Clinical Education, Atrium Health
  • Susan Yaguda, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager GCM - LC: Supportive Onc, Atrium Health Levine Cancer
  • Lynne Schwartz, BA; Narrative Medicine Program Coordinator - People & Culture Well Being, Advocate Health
  • Kate Schmidt, MSP, BSN, RN, HNB-BC; Nursing Wellbeing Program Manager - Center for Nursing and Research Practice, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
  • Stephanie Zidek, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, NEA-BC, NPD-BC; Director Nursing Education & Professional Development, Advocate Health
  • Staycie Flint, BCC, MDiv, Spiritual Care Wellbeing Coordinator, Advocate Health  

Planning Team Members

  • Kristine Davidson, MSN, RN, HWNC-BC, AHN-BC; Integrative Nurse Specialist - Integrative Medicine, Atrium Health
  • Susan Hoover, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, RNC-MNN, NBC-HWC, Nursing Education and Professional Development Specialist, Advocate Health
  • Kara Kirsch, MSOT, Program Coordinator Health & Wellness - People & Culture Well Being, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
  • Amanda Stafford (Nixon-Hudgens), Registered Clinical Nurse Program Coordinator - Administration: Nursing, Atrium Health
  • Kristin Waukau, LMT, Reiki Master, CCAP; Massage Therapist Lead - Integrative Medicine, Aurora Medical Group Advocate Health
  • Miranda Scoggins, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, PCCN; Clinical Nurse Specialist SE - Academic Emergency Department, Atrium Health
  • Cathy Carson, BScN, RN, HNB-BC, HTCP/I, CAC; Integrative Nurse Specialist - Integrative Medicine, Advocate Health Cabarrus
  • Kathleen Iannucci, MSOM, BSN, RN, LAc, DiplAc, LMBT; Registered Nurse III Oncology - LC: Supportive Onc: Morehead, Atrium Health
  • Greg Wright, MSN, RN, LMBT, NPD-BC, CEN, CCRN, CCAP; Service Line Nurse Educator - Clinical Education, Atrium Health
  • Susan Yaguda, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager GCM - LC: Supportive Onc, Atrium Health Levine Cancer
  • Betty Jo Roccio, DNP, RN, CRNA, CENP, EBP-C, Executive Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive - Administration: Nursing, Atrium Health
  • Amber Hughes, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, MEDSURG-BC, Registered Clinical Nurse Program Coordinator - Administration: Nursing, Atrium Health
  • Raquel Faulk, Management Associate: Nursing, Atrium Health Cabarrus

Disclosure

The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.

 

Accreditation Statement
 

In support of improving patient care, Advocate 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.

 

Credit Statement(s)
 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Available Credit

  • 6.25 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 6.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 6.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.

Price

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For those attending this conference virtually, a link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

Participation Options


This course is available to Advocate Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only. 

For Further Information
 

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Susan Hoover at [email protected]

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