42ND PNAA ANNUAL NATIONAL
AND 2ND VIRTUAL CONVENTION

Hosted by PNA New England Chapter

July 21-25, 2021

SPARKED to action in the new normal. Stories of People, Achievement, Resilience, Kindness, Equity and Diversity

JULY 21-25, 2021

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Upcoming Events

International Nurse Conference

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The Speakers

FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS

LEADERSHIP & CLINICAL PRACTICE

Thursday, July 22nd, 2021

Alexis Balingcongan, MSN, RN, CAPA

Alexis Balingcongan is the Clinical Solutions Director at Connexall where she leads a team to identify, qualify and develop a strategical plan to resolve hospital integration and workflow needs. In addition, the team focuses on enterprise architectures and application platforms required for successful implementations of best practices.

Janice C. Palaganas, PhD, APRN, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, FSSH

While simulation educators have been consulted and called upon to quickly transition in-person interprofessional education to the online environment, the burden on simulation educators and support staff is often overlooked.

Maureen T. Bannan MA, RN

The Impact of Telehealth as an Intervention in Home and Community Based Services During the Pandemic Reaching at risk seniors with telehealth during peak COVID-19 restrictions Objectives, results and impact of project Lessons learned and future directions New tools to optimize access to care during a nursing shortage

Alexis Balingcongan, MSN, RN, CAPA

Alexis Balingcongan is the Clinical Solutions Director at Connexall where she leads a team to identify, qualify and develop a strategical plan to resolve hospital integration and workflow needs. In addition, the team focuses on enterprise architectures and application platforms required for successful implementations of best practices.

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EDUCATION DAY

Friday, July 23rd, 2021

Mary Katherine Wakefield, PhD

Throughout her career, Mary Wakefield has focused on applying nursing expertise to health policy. Recognizing the significant contribution that nurses can make through public policy, she worked in senior positions in federal government, including eight years in the United States Senate as Chief of Staff to North Dakota Senators.

Howard Catton, CEO

Howard was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in February 2019. He is committed to ensure that ICN effectively represents nursing worldwide, advances the nursing profession, promotes the wellbeing of nurses and advocates for health in all policies.

Elizabeth-Grace Goel, Founder, The Justly Project

Elizabeth-Grace Espina Goel is a rising junior at The Winsor School here in Boston, Massachusetts, right across from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is the founder of The Justly Project, an organization dedicated to using oral history to share the stories of, and raise support for, Filipino and Filipino-American nurses.

Mary Katherine Wakefield, PhD

Throughout her career, Mary Wakefield has focused on applying nursing expertise to health policy. Recognizing the significant contribution that nurses can make through public policy, she worked in senior positions in federal government, including eight years in the United States Senate as Chief of Staff to North Dakota Senators.

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AWARDEES

SCHOLARSHIP

NURSING EXCELLENCE

DAISY AWARD FOR NURSES ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY

Ma. Arlene E. Azores BSN, RNC-LRN

Monique C. Guinocor BSN, RN

Janice A. Garcelazo BSN, RN

Ma. Arlene E. Azores BSN, RNC-LRN

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Maria Sheilla Membrebe MSN/Ed, RN, ONC, CMSRN, CBN, CNE

Nurse Educator

Luz P. Conde BSN RN CCRN

Community and Population Health Nurse

Alice T. Fereno MSN, RN, FCDONA

Nurse Administrator

Maria Sheilla Membrebe MSN/Ed, RN, ONC, CMSRN, CBN, CNE

Nurse Educator

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LEADING IN THE INDUSTRY

Virtual Exhibit

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Schedule at a glance

Executive Board Retreat

Regional Meeting

Leadership Institute & Clinical Updates

Education Day

General Assembly (PNAA Members Only)

Thanksgiving Mass

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The Venue

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT AT WESTWOOD

64 University Avenue, Westwood, MA 02090

This is a hybrid conference and we welcome virtual participants. Due to space limitations, we no longer accept onsite attendees. For those that have been confirmed and booked at Courtyard Marriott, please email infopnane2021@gmail.com for further instructions.