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ForwardThe Advocate Health Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2026: Leading with Insight: Nursing Practice & Critical Thinking in an AI Driven World
The Advocate Health Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2026 focuses on how Advocate Health Teammates use nursing research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional development to advance healthcare and nursing practice. Content focuses on the application and importance of these scientific processes and professional development in empowering nursing excellence. Content further delves into driving collaborative practice amongst Advocate Health nurses.
This conference is being held virtually.
NOTE: Poster viewing for this activity begins at 8:30 EST / 7:30 am CST.
Conference will be presented 9:30am - 5:00pm EST / 8:30am – 4:00pm CST.
Target Audience
This course is intended for Nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Identify the impact of nursing research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional development at Advocate Health.
Faculty
Keynote Speakers
Ryan J. Shaw, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor in the School of Nursing, Chief Nurse Innovation Officer in the School of Nursing, Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Scientology, Duke University
Tracy Breece MSN, RN, CENP, NI-BC, CPHIMS, Vice President, Nursing Innovation, AI & Emerging Technology, Advocate Health
Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, RN, CRNA, CENP, EBP-C, EVP, Chief Nurse Executive, Advocate Health
Planning Committee Members
Vida Vizgirda, PhD, JD, RN, VP Nursing Research, Enterprise Co-Chair, Advocate Health
Sandra Goldmann, MA, RN, NPDA-BC, Director of Nursing Education & Professional Development, Enterprise Co-Chair, Advocate Health
Mary Hook, PhD, RN, Nursing Research Manager, System Nursing Research, Advocate Health
Rachelle Lancaster, PhD, RN, Nursing Research Manager, System Nursing Research, Advocate Health
Jeannie Hlebichuk, PhD, RN, NE-BC, LSS Black Belt, Nursing Research Manager, System Nursing Research, Advocate Health
Tara Albrecht, PhD, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, RN, Walter Schroeder Endowed Nurse Research Scientist, Nursing Research Manager, System Nursing Research, Advocate Health
Percy Ribar, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NPDA-BC, NPD Program Manager, Nursing Education & Professional Development, Advocate Health
Nicole Turner, MSN, RN, CPHON, NPD-BC, NPD Specialist, Nursing Education & Professional Development, Advocate Health
Dina Kebbekus, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, RNC-OB, NPD Specialist, Nursing Education & Professional Development, Advocate Health
Carissa Blumenshine MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PCCN, Manager Interprofessional Continuing Education, Advocate Health
Erin Kircher, BSN, RN, CCRN, RN Inpatient, Professional Development Council Chair - IL & WI Advocate Health
Ashley Green, BSN, RN, CV-BC, MEDSURG-BC, Care Manager, Professional Development Council Chair - IL & WI Advocate Health
Kristen Ogles, BSN, RN, CAPA, RN Lead, Professional Development Council Chair - NC & GA, Advocate Health
Cassandra Hodgson, RN, PCCN, Professional Development Council Chair - NC & GA, Advocate Health
Katherine Davey, MS, RN, CMSRN, RN Inpatient, Enterprise Research & EBP Council Chair, Advocate Health
Kerrin Hampton, PhD, RN, MEDSURG-BC, Clinical Educator, Enterprise Research & EBP Council Co-Chair, Advocate Health
Tracy Senkbeil, BSN, RN, RN Inpatient, Enterprise Informatics & Innovation Council Chair, Advocate Health
Tanya Sherman, BSN, RN< CMSRN, RN Resource Team, Enterprise Informatics & Innovation Council Co-Chair, Advocate Health
Cyril Amoin, DSc, RN, CFRN, CCRN, TCRN, CEN-CMC, RN Inpatient, President of Nursing NC & GA, Advocate Health
Maria Stephans, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, RN Inpatient, President of Nursing IL & WI, Advocate Health
Cynde Garza, Enterprise Nursing Project Manager, Advocate Health
Disclosure
Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.
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 7.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available Credit
- 7.00 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 7.00 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. 7.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
Price
How to Register
NOTE: Poster viewing for this activity begins at 8:30 EST / 7:30 am CST.
Conference will be presented 9:30am - 5:00pm EST / 8:30am – 4:00pm CST.
Click “Take Course” to complete the registration and/or claim credit for this program.
For those attending this conference, a link to the conference SharePoint site will be provided prior to the event.
Participation Options
This course is available to Advocate Health team members and affiliated Nursing Students/Faculty.
For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Carissa Blumenshine at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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