2026 AAENP National Conference: EmergNP

Even the most experienced clinicians are susceptible to cognitive biases that can influence diagnostic reasoning and patient outcomes. Through engaging cases and evidence-informed strategies, this session will explore how common thinking traps affect clinical judgment in the emergency department and provide practical techniques to recognize and overcome them. You'll leave with a stronger diagnostic framework, improved clinical decision-making skills, and actionable strategies to reduce diagnostic error while delivering safer, more thoughtful emergency care.