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Special Day for Nurses
- Five Continuing Education Hours
- Topics include workforce-ready skills, becoming resilient, and professional growth
- Student Nurse Track - morning & afternoon sessions - just for you!
Plenary Speakers

Maria Flores-Harris,
DNP, RN, CNE

Rhonda P. James-Jones,
DMIN, MDIV, MED, CPS, BCC

Agenda
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9:00-9:30AMBREAKFAST Sponsor: Advent Redmond
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9:30-9:45AMWELCOME
- Shea Walker, DNP, RN
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9:45-10:45AMPLENARY SPEAKER (1 CEU) Maria Flores-Harris, DNP, RN, CNE
"Charting Your Path in Nursing: The Importance of Professional Identity" -
10:55-11:55AMMORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1, 2, 3
- Breakout One (1 CEU)
- Kendra Pickens, MSN, RN-BC & AnnaLee T. Lee, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
- "Shared Governance: Redefining Best Practice"
- Breakout Two (1 CEU)
- Marta Sanderson, BSN, MSN, RN & Shea Walker DNP, RN
- "Building Bridges: An Evidence-Based Journey Through Semesters - High-Impact Practices in ASN Education"
- Breakout Three (Non-CEU)
- Cindy Vice, RN, CWC, HN-BC
- "Building Resilience: Supporting Healthcare Professionals in Managing Stress & Trauma"
- Breakout One (1 CEU)
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12:00-1:30PMLUNCH & LEARN (1 CEU) Professional Poster Session CEU & Student Poster Session
Solarium & Student Center
Sponsor: Atrium Health Floyd -
1:40-2:40PMAFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1, 2, 3
- Breakout One (1 CEU)
- Maria Flores-Harris, DNP, RN, CNE
- "Building Clinical Judgment in the Classroom and Clinical"
- Breakout Two (Non-CEU)
- Daniel Curtis, BS-HCS, PMC, NRP, MSgt USAF ret Paramedic
- "Stop the Bleed"
- Breakout One (1 CEU)
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2:40-2:45PMSNACK & VENDOR VISITS Sponsor: Piedmont Cartersville
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2:45-3:45PMFINAL PLENARY SPEAKER (1 CEU) Rhonda P. James-Jones, DMIN, MDIV, MED, CPS, BCC
"Building Resilience and Retention in Nursing: Strategies, Principles, and Inspirations (Grounding Not Grinding)" -
3:45-4:00PMWRAP UP CEUS & Session Evaluations
Announce Student Poster Competition winners
Registration
Free Admission for Students
Before March 15th: $30
After March 15th: $40
Lunch & Snacks Provided
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April 11, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Georgia Highlands College
Lakeview Auditorium (map)
3175 Cedartown Hwy
Rome, GA 30162
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Georgia Highlands College
Lakeview Auditorium (map)
3175 Cedartown Hwy
Rome, GA 30162