AMCG Nursing Summit: Deep Roots, High Standards, Grow Together

Grafton, WI US
September 23, 2026

Please join us for two wonderful leaders who will share their expertise in nursing practice. The first speaker will explore how to differentiate quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and nursing research as it applies to nursing practice. The second speaker will focus on the Advocate priority of “Best Place to Care” as part of the Nursing Strategic plan.

 

This conference is being held in person and virtually.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 12:00pm – 4:00pm CST / 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST.

Virtual attendees will not begin until first presenter beginning at 1:00pm CST / 2:00pm EST. 

Target Audience

This course is intended for nurses.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Differentiate between quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and nursing research to select the appropriate framework for clinical questions
  2. Apply different levels of evidence using the hierarchy of evidence rating system
  3. Apply internal and external evidence sources to clinical inquiry questions and apply both types of evidence to nursing practice
  4. Identify “Best Place to Care” as a priority initiative in the Advocate Health Nursing Strategic plan
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 2.00 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. 2.00 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: 
06/12/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
09/23/2026 - 12:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
09/23/2026 - 4:00pm CDT
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Virtual attendees will not begin until first presenter beginning at 1:00pm CST / 2:00pm EST. 

Time

Program (Topic and Speakers)

12:00 – 1:00pm

Welcome and Open House *virtual attendees start time is 1 pm

 

1:00-2:00pm

Creating a Culture of Inquiry: Article Discernment and Evidence Appraisal

Speaker
Jeanne Hlebichuk, PhD, RN, NE-BC, LSS Black Belt; Nursing Research Manager, Advocate Health

2:00-2:15pm

Break

 

2:15-3:15pm

Nursing Best Place to Care

Speaker

Kate Schmidt, MSP, BSN, RN, HNB-BC; Nursing Wellbeing Program Manager, Advocate Health

3:15-3:30pm

Break

3:30-4:00pm

Closing/Nursing Awards

Aurora Medical Center Grafton Conference Room # 5 or Microsoft Teams
975 N Port Washington Rd
Grafton, WI 53024
United States

Faculty
 

  • Jeanne Hlebichuk, PhD, RN, NE-BC; Nursing Research Manager, Advocate Health
  • Kate Schmidt, MSP, BSN, RN, HNB-BC; Nursing Wellbeing Program Manager, Advocate Health
  • Heather Wagner, DNP, RN, AGNCS-BC; Manager Nursing Professional Development & Magnet • Magnet Program, Aurora Medical Center Grafton
  • Jennifer Mayer, BSN, RN, CEN; Registered Nurse Inpatient WP - Emergency Department, Aurora Medical Center Grafton
  • Kelsey Franklin, BSN, RN; Registered Nurse Inpatient - Med Surg: IU 4th Floor, Aurora Medical Center Grafton
  • Naomi Knopf, BSN, RN, ONC; Registered Nurse Inpatient - Med Surg: IU, Aurora Medical Center Grafton
  • Megan Dolan-Manna, MSBS, MSN, RN; Registered Nurse Inpatient - Med Surg: IU, Aurora Medical Center Grafton
  • Jacqueline Adams, BSN, RN; Registered Nurse Inpatient - Med Surg, Aurora Medical Center Grafton
  • Patti Stockhausen, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Clinical Education, Aurora Medical Center Grafton

 

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 2.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 2.00 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. 2.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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For those attending this conference virtually, a link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

Virtual attendees will not begin until first presenter beginning at 1:00pm CST / 2:00pm EST. 

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 Patti Stockhausen at [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]

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