2026 AAENP National Conference: EmergNP

Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Pediatric procedural sedation can quickly become one of the most challenging moments in emergency care, requiring sound clinical judgment and a strong focus on patient safety. Through interactive case-based learning, you'll explore a practical, stepwise approach to pediatric sedation—from non-pharmacologic comfort measures and safe anxiolytic use to procedural sedation, airway management, and knowing when anesthesia consultation is warranted. Leave with evidence-informed strategies, essential monitoring and reversal principles, and the confidence to safely manage pediatric sedation in the emergency department.

Speakers

Mindy Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Dr. Mindy Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C, is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She has over 15 years of adult and pediatric emergency and critical care experience, and her academic interests include pediatric emergency care, simulation... Read More →

Leah Bergman, CRNA, DNP

Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program

Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT
Ballroom 3 & 4 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 1

9:10am CDT

The OMI Paradigm: Give STEMI a Rest

Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Not every acute coronary occlusion meets traditional STEMI criteria—and recognizing those missed presentations can have life-saving implications. This session explores the evolving Occlusion Myocardial Infarction (OMI) paradigm, highlighting ECG findings and clinical decision-making strategies that help identify patients who require emergent reperfusion despite a "STEMI-negative" ECG. Leave with a deeper understanding of this emerging approach, enhanced confidence in recognizing subtle high-risk presentations, and practical insights to improve triage and outcomes for patients with acute coronary occlusion.

Speakers

Andrew Bowman, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC, TNS, NRP, FACCN, FAEN

Acute Care NP, Boone County Emergency Medicine

Andrew Bowman brings 44 years of EMS, ED RN & ED NP experience. He has special interests in EKG interpretation especially recognition of STEMI & subtle OMI to expedite interventions, airway interventions and resuscitation topics. He has presented to local, state, national, & international... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

9:10am CDT

"Now What" Panel Discussion: SANE & Forensic Care in Today's Reality

Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This panel discussion examines the evolving landscape of forensic nursing in the wake of recent changes within the IAFN, including insights from pre- and post-survey data. Panelists will focus on what remains constant: the SANE role, the importance of evidence-based practice, and adherence to established clinical guidelines. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate uncertainty by leveraging high-quality education, clinical skills training, preceptorships, and trained forensic technical assistance resources.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the impact of recent changes in forensic nursing infrastructure on SANE practice and workforce development.
2. Identify core components of evidence-based forensic nursing care, including adherence to established guidelines and standards.
3. Apply strategies to strengthen practice through engagement in didactic education, clinical skills training, preceptorships, and utilization of trained forensic technical assistance resources.

Speakers

The Center for Compassionate Forensic Education

Crisis Services of North Alabama

Advancing Excellence in Forensic Education

The CCFE provides high-quality, trauma-informed education that empowers professionals to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Liana Hill is the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Director for Crisis Services of North Alabama and the Forensic Nurse Examiner for the Cullman County Child Advocacy Center, Brooks Place, where she provides direct medico-legal care to victims of sexual and interpersonal violence... Read More →

Trisha Sheridan, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAANP, FAAN

Dr. Sheridan has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, including over 15 years as a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is board certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for adults/adolescents and pediatrics through the International Association... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 9:10am - 10:00am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 3

10:00am CDT

Break with Exhibitors & Attended Posters

Friday September 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CDT

Friday September 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Legislative Terrace (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

10:30am CDT

Pediatric Rashes: From Harmless to Hazardous

Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Pediatric rashes are a common emergency department complaint, but distinguishing a benign illness from a life-threatening condition can be challenging. Through real-world case studies, this session will provide a practical framework for evaluating pediatric rashes by integrating history, physical examination findings, illness progression, and risk factors—not just pattern recognition. You'll leave with evidence-based strategies to identify high-risk "can't miss" conditions, avoid common diagnostic pitfalls, make confident disposition decisions, and provide effective caregiver education.

Speakers

Erica May, DNP, APRN, AG-ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-C

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Drs Mindy Johnson and Erica May are Assistant Professors of Nursing at Vanderbilt University's Emergency Nurse Practitioner Program. Dr. Rachel Sweeney is the Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator at Auburn University School of Nursing. The trio met in graduate school, and... Read More →

Mindy Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ENP-C

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Ballroom 3 & 4 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 1

10:30am CDT

Procedures & Competencies for Advanced Urgent Cares & Micro EDs

Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

As advanced urgent cares and micro emergency departments continue to expand, emergency NPs are expected to perform a broader range of procedures while delivering high-quality, efficient care. This session will review the essential procedural skills and clinical competencies needed to practice confidently in these evolving settings, highlighting practical techniques, equipment considerations, and strategies for managing patients when resources may be limited. You'll leave with actionable insights to strengthen procedural proficiency, enhance clinical decision-making, and optimize care across diverse emergency practice environments.

Speakers

Karen “Casey” O’Connell Schill DNP, APN-C, FNP-BC, ENP-C, CEN, CFRN

Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

10:30am CDT

One Bruise Counts: Applying the TEN-4-FACESp Rule in Clinical Practice

Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Bruising is the most common—and often overlooked—sign of physical child abuse. This presentation introduces the TEN-4-FACESp bruising rule, a validated screening tool to help forensic nurses and Emergency nurse practitioners identify high-risk injury patterns in infants and young children. Attendees will gain practical skills to recognize concerning findings, differentiate accidental from non-accidental trauma, and take appropriate next steps to protect vulnerable patients.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the components of the TEN-4-FACESp bruising rule and its role in identifying potential physical child abuse.
Differentiate between bruising patterns and locations suggestive of accidental versus non-accidental injury in young children.
Apply evidence-based approaches to assessment, documentation, and reporting when child abuse is suspected in the emergency setting.

Speakers

Sarah Sharp, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Sarah serves as the Forensic Nurse Coordinator for Cullman and Winston Counties with Crisis Services of North Alabama. She is a dual-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for both adult/adolescent and pediatric populations and brings extensive clinical experience in providing trauma-informed... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 3

11:30am CDT

Pediatric GI Pearls: What Every ENP Needs to Know

Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation are among the most common pediatric complaints in the emergency department—but recognizing the child with a time-sensitive surgical or medical condition requires a thoughtful approach. Using case-based discussions and evidence-informed guidelines, this session will strengthen your assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and management of pediatric gastrointestinal emergencies while highlighting key red flags and common pitfalls. You'll leave with practical clinical pearls to improve decision-making, optimize patient outcomes, and confidently care for children with GI concerns.

Speakers

Jill Ogg-Gress

Associate Professor Clinical Education Director Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing

Dr. Jill Ogg-Gress is an Emergency Nurse Practitioner and an Associate Professor at Georgetown University. She is co-presenting with Dr. Carli Culjat who is also an Emergency Nurse Practitioner and an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Carli Culjat, PhD, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN

Nurse Practitioner, Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Ballroom 3 & 4 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 1

11:30am CDT

Silent but Deadly: Maternal Sepsis in Emergency Care

Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Maternal sepsis is a rare but rapidly progressive emergency that requires early recognition and decisive intervention to improve outcomes for both mother and baby. Through an evidence-based review of physiologic changes in pregnancy, evolving sepsis guidelines, and real-world clinical scenarios, this session will strengthen your ability to identify subtle warning signs, initiate timely treatment, and navigate the unique challenges of caring for pregnant and postpartum patients. You'll leave with practical strategies to recognize maternal sepsis earlier, avoid diagnostic delays, and confidently manage this high-risk emergency in the emergency department.

Speakers

Jasmine Whitcomb, WHNP-BC

WHNP, N/A

Jasmine Whitcomb is a women's health provider with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, where she provides compassionate, evidence-based gynecologic care to women across all stages of life. She earned her nursing degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and completed her... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

11:30am CDT

PEP in Practice: Post Assault HIV Prevention

Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Timely initiation of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can have a profound impact on patient outcomes following sexual assault, making emergency clinicians a critical first point of intervention. This session will provide a practical, evidence-based review of current PEP recommendations, medication selection, initiation timelines, follow-up considerations, and patient counseling strategies. You'll leave with greater confidence in delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care while ensuring patients receive timely, guideline-based HIV prevention in the emergency department.

Speakers

Courtney Pitts, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Practice

Dr. Pitts is Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Practice and a nationally recognized clinical professor and nurse practitioner educator. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Public Health from the University... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 3

12:00pm CDT

Exhibitors

Friday September 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Friday September 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Legislative Terrace (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

12:00pm CDT

Lunch

Friday September 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Ballroom 1 & 2 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Friday September 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Ballroom 1 & 2 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

12:15pm CDT

Lunch & Learn Session: Hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis & NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin)

Friday September 25, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Note: No CE for this session.

Speakers

Leila Moore, PharmD

Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs, Acadia

Leila Moore, PharmD, is a Medical Science Liaison with Acadia Pharmaceuticals' Neuropsychiatry team, where she supports healthcare professional education on the early recognition and treatment of psychosis associated with neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease. She brings 21 years of... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

12:15pm CDT

Lunch & Learn Session: Lunch & Learn Session: VALTOCO® Rapid, Reliable, and Ready Seizure Rescue for Episodes of Frequent Seizures

Friday September 25, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Note: No CE for this session.

Speakers

Sarah Weatherspoon, MD

Dr Sarah Weatherspoon is a pediatric neurologist and surgical epileptologist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (LBCH) and Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition, she is the Associate Chief... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 12:15pm - 1:00pm CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

1:00pm CDT

One Step Off: Evaluating the Limping Child

Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

A limping child can present one of the most challenging diagnostic dilemmas in emergency care, with causes ranging from minor injuries to limb- and life-threatening conditions. Through a practical, evidence-based approach, this session will strengthen your ability to efficiently evaluate the limping child, recognize critical red flags, and differentiate common diagnoses from orthopedic, infectious, inflammatory, and neurologic emergencies. You'll leave with a systematic assessment strategy, greater diagnostic confidence, and practical clinical pearls to support timely intervention and appropriate disposition.

Speakers

Michael Schill III, DNP, APN-C, FNP-BC, ENP-C, CEN, CFRN, MICN

Northeast Regional Lead APC, ApolloMD

Dr. Michael Schill III, DNP, APN-C, FNP-BC, ENP-C, CFRN, CEN, MICN, is Regional Lead Advanced Practice Clinician for ApolloMD's Northeast Region and an emergency nurse practitioner. With over 20 years of emergency care experience, he is a nationally recognized educator specializing... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballroom 3 & 4 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 1

1:00pm CDT

The PIT Patient - Postpartum in Triage

Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Postpartum patients often present with vague or unexpected symptoms, making it easy to overlook serious, potentially life-threatening complications. This session will provide a practical framework for recognizing postpartum emergencies beyond obstetric hemorrhage, including hypertensive disorders, thromboembolic disease, infection, and other high-risk conditions that require timely intervention. You'll leave with greater confidence in triaging postpartum patients, identifying subtle warning signs, and making critical decisions that improve outcomes for this unique and often underrecognized patient population.

Speakers

James Goldstein, FNP-C, ENP-C

FNP-C, ENP-C, Emory University

Jamie Goldstein, MSN, MBA, FNP-C, ENP-C, ACNPC-AG (he/him/his), has extensive experience in emergency and acute care medicine. His professional interests include prehospital care, disaster medicine, and healthcare education, and he is dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

1:00pm CDT

The Art of Delivering Difficult Messages

Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation addresses the identification and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in pediatric patients within the emergency and forensic care setting. Using clinical scenarios, attendees will explore age-specific considerations, appropriate testing and treatment, and the critical role of mandatory reporting when abuse is suspected. Emphasis is placed on integrating evidence-based care with forensic and legal responsibilities to protect vulnerable populations.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common STIs in pediatric populations and appropriate evidence-based approaches to testing and treatment.
Describe mandatory reporting requirements and clinical indicators that may suggest abuse or exploitation.
Apply forensic-informed and trauma-informed approaches to the assessment, management, and documentation of pediatric STI cases.

Speakers

Veronica Hill

Chief Operating Officer, ThriveAP

Veronica Hill, DNP, CRNP, is the Chief Operating Officer at ThriveAP, where she oversees client success, information technology, and the development and delivery of clinical programs. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and her Doctor of Nursing... Read More →

Cory Edgar, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C

Cory Edgar, DMSc, PA-C, is a physician assistant and medical educator with more than a decade of experience in APP education and academic leadership, currently serving as the Director of Education at ThriveAP. With a clinical background in oncology, his scholarly work focuses on patient-centered... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 3

2:00pm CDT

Don't Get TICKed Off: The Skin Exam that Turns an ICU Admission into an ED Discharge

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

A careful skin examination can be the key to identifying tick-borne illnesses before they progress to life-threatening complications—or lead to unnecessary admissions. Through real-world cases and evidence-based guidance, this session will strengthen your ability to recognize subtle dermatologic findings, connect them to the appropriate clinical syndrome, and initiate timely treatment. You'll leave with practical diagnostic pearls, greater confidence in evaluating patients with suspected tick-borne disease, and strategies to make informed disposition decisions that improve outcomes.

Speakers

Toni Dobson, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C

Nurse Practitioner, PEMA

Toni Dobson is a nurse practitioner in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who works in the pediatric and obstetric emergency departments at Erlanger Medical Center. She serves as APP education coordinator in both departments, hosts the PEM CHATT podcast, and focuses on advancing women’s healthcare... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

2:00pm CDT

Beyond Pajama Time: How AI Documentation Tools Can Reduce Burnout

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Documentation demands don't end when your shift does—but emerging AI tools are changing the way emergency clinicians work. This session explores how artificial intelligence can streamline documentation, reduce administrative burden, and support more efficient workflows while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and clinical judgment. You'll gain practical insights into today's AI documentation technologies, understand their benefits and limitations, and leave with strategies to help reclaim time, reduce burnout, and focus more fully on patient care.

Speakers

Chris Hickman, BSE, MSIS

Instructor, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chris Hickman is an Instructor and Director of AI and Data Science Strategic Integration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. His work focuses on practical AI, analytics, and informatics applications that improve clinical workflow, education, and workforce... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Ballroom 3 & 4 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 1

2:00pm CDT

STI Identification, Management, & Reporting in Pediatric Care

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Pediatric and adolescent STI diagnosis and treatment require unique consideration. This session, presented by experts in the field of child sexual abuse, will cover STIs that are diagnostic of sexual contact, those which are often mistaken for sexual abuse and those that blur the lines. Appropriate testing, management and reporting specific to each STI will be discussed.

Speakers

Hannah Kestner, DNP, CPNP

Leanna Dugan, DNP, CPNP

Friday September 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 3

2:30pm CDT

The Alpha-2 Rollercoaster: Emergency Management of Medetomidine Overdose & Withdrawal

Friday September 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

As medetomidine increasingly emerges as an adulterant in the illicit drug supply, emergency clinicians must be prepared to recognize and manage this evolving toxidrome. Through an evidence-based review and case discussions, this session will explore the unique presentation of medetomidine overdose and withdrawal, differentiate it from opioid and polysubstance toxicity, and review practical strategies for resuscitation, hemodynamic support, airway management, and harm reduction. You'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to identify this high-risk presentation early, optimize patient stabilization, and improve outcomes in an increasingly complex emergency care environment.

Speakers

Sharon Rainer, PhD, APRN, ENP-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Friday September 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

3:00pm CDT

Break with Exhibitors

Friday September 25, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

Friday September 25, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Legislative Terrace (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

3:30pm CDT

Bugs & Drugs in Emergency Care

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Choosing the right empiric antimicrobial in the emergency department requires balancing timely treatment, evolving resistance patterns, and responsible antibiotic stewardship. This session will provide a practical, evidence-based review of empiric therapy for common infectious presentations—including respiratory, skin and soft tissue, genitourinary, and HEENT infections—while addressing sepsis, selected viral illnesses, and key medication considerations. You'll leave with updated prescribing strategies, greater confidence in antimicrobial selection, and practical pearls to optimize patient outcomes while supporting responsible antibiotic use.

Speakers

Michael Gooch, DNP, APRN, CCP, FAASTN, FAANP, FAEN

Flight-Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt School of Nursing

Dr. Michael D. Gooch is an emergency and flight nurse practitioner and critical care paramedic with over 30 years of emergency and transport experience. He practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and serves as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Vanderbilt University... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Ballroom 3 & 4 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 1

3:30pm CDT

Beyond the Ear Canal: A Complex Otalgic Case that Reshaped my Emergency NP Practice

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Most ear complaints in the ED are straightforward—but occasionally, a seemingly routine presentation masks a far more serious diagnosis. Through a compelling real-world case, this session will examine how subtle changes in clinical presentation, failure to improve with appropriate treatment, and evolving neurologic findings can signal high-risk otologic pathology. You'll strengthen your ability to recognize diagnostic red flags, avoid anchoring bias, determine when advanced imaging is warranted, and confidently escalate care when a common complaint becomes anything but routine.

Speakers

Jill Ogg-Gress

Associate Professor Clinical Education Director Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

3:30pm CDT

Same Injury, Different Story: Injury Recognition Across the Body

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

A laceration is still a laceration, yet its appearance can vary significantly depending on location, tissue type, and mechanism of injury. This presentation focuses on how common injuries—including lacerations, abrasions, and ecchymosis—present differently across the body, and how these variations can impact clinical and forensic interpretation. Through case-based examples, attendees will strengthen their ability to accurately recognize and document injuries to support patient care and legal outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Differentiate common injury types, including lacerations, abrasions, and ecchymosis, based on underlying mechanism and tissue involvement.
Identify how anatomical location and tissue characteristics influence the appearance of injuries across the body.
Apply best practices in injury recognition and documentation to enhance clinical accuracy and support forensic evaluation.

Speakers

Liana Hill, MSc, RN, RSCN, FNE, SANE-A, SANE-P

Victoria Robbins, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P

Victoria (Tori) serves as a Forensic Nurse Examiner and Follow-Up Care Coordinator with Crisis Services of North Alabama. She brings more than 15 years of nursing experience, with a clinical background in pediatrics, outpatient surgery, and urgent care prior to transitioning into... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Broadway (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 3

4:00pm CDT

Impact of Targeted Intellectual Disability and Disorder Training on Clinical Competency

Friday September 25, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience unique challenges in the emergency department, yet many clinicians receive little formal education on providing equitable, patient-centered care for this population. This session explores practical strategies to improve communication, clinical assessment, and patient experience while highlighting how targeted education can strengthen provider confidence and reduce disparities in care. You'll leave with actionable approaches to deliver more inclusive, compassionate, and effective emergency care for patients with IDD and their caregivers.

Speakers

Christy Greenhalgh, DNP, FNP, ENP, AGACNP

Assistant Professor, Samford Univeristy

Dr. Christy Greenhalgh is the ENP track coordinator and an Assistant Professor at Samford University and is an emergency room nurse practitioner in clinical practice, with more than 15 years of experience in emergency medicine.

Friday September 25, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Ballroom 3 & 4 (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 1

4:00pm CDT

Silent Emergency: Fever in the Immunocompromised Patient

Friday September 25, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

A fever in an immunocompromised patient may be the only warning sign of a rapidly progressing, life-threatening infection. This session will provide a practical, evidence-based approach to evaluating immunocompromised patients in the ED, including risk stratification, diagnostic priorities, timely antimicrobial selection, and disposition planning across a range of underlying conditions. You'll leave with greater confidence in recognizing subtle presentations, initiating appropriate treatment, and making critical management decisions that can significantly impact patient outcomes.

Speakers

Jill Ogg-Gress

Associate Professor Clinical Education Director Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing

Friday September 25, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Melody A/B (Sheraton - 2nd Floor)

Track 2

4:30pm CDT

SIG/Committee Meetings

Friday September 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT

TBA

Friday September 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
TBA

5:00pm CDT

Welcome Reception & Board Meet & Greet Sponsored by ThriveAP

Friday September 25, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT