Medical Group RN/LPN Conference: Nurse-Led Projects/Day 1

February 3, 2026

This is a comprehensive three-day conference designed specifically for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). This event will cover topics requested by professional governance, Nurse-led projects, Emergency Awareness, and Psychological Safety. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance their practice.

This conference is being held in person/virtually.  A link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST / 1:00pm - 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. Describe key responsibilities relevant to their role during emergency situations.
  2. Integrate psychological safety strategies into daily interactions to support personal growth and team effectiveness.
  3. Evaluate nurse-led initiatives and identify potential projects applicable to their site.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 1.00 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. 1.00 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: 
01/31/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
02/03/2026 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
02/03/2026 - 1:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Medical Group RN/LPN Conference 2026
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12-1:00pm

Day 1: Nurse-led Projects

February 3rd from 12-1:00 PM CST/1-2:00 PM EST

Moderator: Chris Mitchell, RN, Pulmonary, Advocate Health

Speakers:

Desiree Seitz, BSN, RN, Professional Governance Core Council Co-President Advocate Health

Kelly Owens, RN, Advocate Health Care: An Innovative Approach to BP Control Nurses Leading  the Way

Merly Chirayil, DNP, RN, CPHQ, Advocate Health Care: Well-Being in Home HealthCare Nurses:  A Quality Improvement Project

Learn how nurses are leading transformative projects; from blood pressure control to enhancing well-being in home health care.

 

 

 

12-1:00pm

Day 2: Psychological Safety

February 4th from 12-1:00 PM CST/1-2:00 PM EST

Moderator: Chris Mitchell, RN, Pulmonary, Advocate Health

Speakers:

Desiree Seitz, BSN, RN, Professional Governance Core Council Co-President Advocate Health Val Daye, Advocate Health: Leadership Development Program Manager Training and Development

Join us as we discuss building trust and fostering open communication to strengthen team collaboration and patient safety.

 

 

 

12-1:00pm

Day 3: Emergency Awareness: Mock Code February 5th from 12-1:00 PM CST/1-2:00PM EST

Moderator: Chris Mitchell, RN, Pulmonary, Advocate Health

Speakers:

Desiree Seitz, BSN, RN,

Riely Mann (Hickey), RN, Advocate Health: Shares strategies for supporting medical emergencies in urgent care and clinic settings and provides guidance on how frontline teammates can respond effectively during a medical emergency.

Faculty
 

Dina Kebbekus, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, RNC-OB; Nursing Professional Development Generalist, Advocate Health 
Constance Koscher, LPN; Nursing Professional Development Training Coordinator, Aurora Medical Center, OshKosh
Kelly Owen, RN; Aurora Medical Center, OshKosh
Merly Chirayil, DNP, RN, CPHQ; Regulatory & Safety Consultant, Advocate Health 
Christopher Mitchell, RN, Pulmonary, Advocate Health

 

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

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
  • 1.00 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. 1.00 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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How to Register
 

Click “Take Course” to register and/or claim credit for this program.  

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 Dina Kebbekus at [email protected] 

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

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