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CE | 2026 DNP Summit: A Year of Renewal and Innovation

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Call for Speakers - 2026 DNP Summit: A Year of Renewal and Innovation
The North Carolina Nurses Association invites you to submit a poster abstract for the 2026 DNP Summit, taking place April 10, 2026, in Concord, NC. The DNP Council seeks submissions that advance nursing practice, education, and leadership, supporting nurses at all levels in delivering innovative, high-quality care.

The submission deadline is March 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

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Event Details
Event Date & Time

April 10, 2026, 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Location

Atrium Health Cabarrus, Medical Arts Building, Roper Commons & Hamrick Theater

920 Church Street N
Concord, NC 28025
Presented By Doctor of Nursing Practice Council ›
Target Audience Registered Nurses
Speaker(s)
  • Dustin Bass, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC
  • Shawana Burnette DNP, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, CLNC, FAWHONN
  • Jennifer Hubbard, AllenTate
  • Betty Jo Rocchio DNP, RN, CRNA, CENP, EBP-C
  • Carmen Shaw, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CPC
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.
Handouts None
Contact Hours CH TBD
Pharmacology Hours None
Agenda

8:15 AM
Registration Opens

8:55 AM
Welcome

9:00 AM
Betty Jo Rocchio DNP, RN, CRNA, CENP, EBP-C

9:45 AM
Carmen Shaw, DNP, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CPC

10:30 AM
Shawana Burnette DNP, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, CLNC, FAWHONN

11:15 AM
Posters (6)

12:15 AM
Lunch

1:00 PM
Jennifer Hubbard

1:45 PM
Dustin Bass, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC

2:30 PM
Posters (6)

3:30 PM
Closing Remarks
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.

  • Reproduction, distribution, or transmission in any form or by any means without express written permission of NCNA is prohibited.

  • Presenters assume responsibility for the content, its accuracy and completeness, and permission to use copyrighted works.

  • This activity is intended solely for educational purposes and does not replace independent professional judgment.

  • 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.
Cost NCNA Member Fee: Free
Non-Member Fee: $143.75
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.

 

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