| Event Date & Time |
June 4, 2026, 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM
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| Location |
Atrium Health Cabarrus, Medical Arts Building, Roper Commons & Hamrick Theater
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| Presented By |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Council › |
| Target Audience |
Registered Nurses |
| Speaker(s) |
- Cyril Amoin, DSc, RN, CEN
- Dustin Bass, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC
- Lorraine Wilson Batts, DNP, RN, CNML
- Shawana Burnette, DNP, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, CLNC, FAWHONN
- Stephanie McDonald, DNP, MSL, RN, NEA-BC
- Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, RN, CRNA, CENP, EBP-C
- Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN-K, CEN, NEA-BC
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| Audience Level |
Competent |
| Description |
Join the NCNA Doctor of Nursing Practice Council for a special in-person event showcases posters from recent DNP students along with several inspiring speaker sessions.
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| Handouts |
None |
| Contact Hours |
4.75 CH |
| Pharmacology Hours |
None |
| Agenda |
8:15?AM
Registration Opens
8:55 – 9:00 AM
Welcome
Speaker | Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN-K, CEN, NEA-BC
DNP Council Chair
9:00 – 9:45 AM
The Future of Nursing with Evidence-Based Practice
Opening Speaker | Betty Jo Rocchio, DNP, RN, CRNA, CENP, EBP-C
9:45 – 10:30 AM
Innovation Through Connection: Strengthening the Doctoral Nursing Community
Speaker | Lorraine Wilson Batts, DNP, RN, CNML, NPD-BC
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Lead Like You MEME it!
Speaker | Shawana Burnette, DNP, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, CLNC, FAWHONN
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Poster Session
Posters 1 – 6
12:15 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 PM
The Power of Us: What We Can Achieve Together
Speaker | Dustin Bass, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC
1:45 – 2:30 PM
Working Better Together!
Speakers | Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN-K, CEN, NEA-BC; Stephanie McDonald, DNP, MSL, RN, NEA-BC; Cyril Amoin, DSc RN CEN
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Council Business Meeting
3:00 PM
Closing Remarks
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| Disclaimer |
- Use of AI technologies, including but not limited to notetaking tools, meeting assistants, or recording technologies, is prohibited while engaging with NCNA except as described in section 3.8 of NCNA’s AI policy.
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Reproduction, distribution, or transmission in any form or by any means without express written permission of NCNA is prohibited.
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Presenters assume responsibility for the content, its accuracy and completeness, and permission to use copyrighted works.
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This activity is intended solely for educational purposes and does not replace independent professional judgment.
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The presenters’ opinions and statements of fact are their own and do not represent those of the North Carolina Nurses Association or its affiliates and sponsors.
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| Cost |
NCNA Member Fee: Free
Non-Member Fee: $118.75 |
| Activity Instructions |
Registration for this activity is required. A pre-event email with Zoom details will be emailed 24 hrs prior to the event start time. |
| Questions? |
Contact NCNA at RNs@ncnurses.org or (919) 821-4250. |
