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General Sessions
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Program Agenda
Day 1 — Tuesday, April 14
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Opening General Session
Join us as kick off the Professional Development & Practice Summit!
We begin by honoring nursing excellence during the Accreditation Celebration, recognizing organizations that have achieved Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation Program (APPFA®), ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) Accreditation™, and Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP®) in 2025.
Together, these achievements reflect a shared commitment to advancing standards, strengthening practice environments, and investing in nurses as leaders of transformation—because progress in healthcare begins with bold excellence powered by nurses.
Opening General Session Keynote
Dr. Kathy Sienko, Chief Nursing Officer for King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.
Dr. Kathy Sienko, O.B.E., is a nurse leader whose life and career are rooted in resilience, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of care. Born to a mother of ten who was widowed and wheelchair-bound at 40, Kathy grew up in a home where resources were scarce but love, faith, and the pursuit of health and education were abundant. She credits these early experiences with shaping the values that have guided her across more than 35 years of service to the nursing profession on three continents.
Her journey began in the classroom as a high‑school teacher of English Literature and Spanish, before discovering her true calling in nursing. Since then, she has contributed to nine organizations across both the for‑profit and not‑for‑profit sectors, always grounded in her belief that nurses, educators, mentors, and coaches are often the silent architects and heroes of every success story.
Today, Dr. Sienko serves as the System Chief Nursing Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital& Research Centre (KFSH&RC), the top‑ranked hospital in Saudi Arabia. Under her leadership, KFSH&RC hospitals have achieved multiple firsts, including three Magnet designations in Riyadh and Jeddah, PTAP accreditation with distinction, and NCPD recognition.
Her career reflects extraordinary versatility; staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, consultant, operational director, adjunct faculty member, NHS non‑executive board member, and senior leader in global corporations such as British Telecom and Cerner. A sought‑after coach and leadership facilitator, she continues to shape global nursing through committee service, thought leadership, and her role as Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Nursing Science and Professional Practice.
A lifelong learner and avid traveler, Dr. Sienko brings curiosity, joy, gratitude, and courage to every chapter of her journey.
Day 2 — Wednesday, April 15
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
General Session: Plenary Panel – Part 1
Join a two-part peer panel discussion led by Accreditation Senior Program Directors Dr. Sheri Cosme and Dr. Jennifer Graebe as they explore how accredited organizations strategically leverage NCPD within their PTAP and APPFA accreditation programs to support workforce development and organizational excellence.
Peer panelists will share innovative approaches used to align accreditation with long-term goals, strengthen talent pipelines, and enhance professional growth. This dynamic discussion will highlight successes, challenges, and actionable lessons learned to drive sustainable impact.
Day 3 — Thursday, April 16
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
General Session: Awards and Plenary Panel – Part 2
Continue the peer panel discussion led by Accreditation Senior Program Directors Dr. Sheri Cosme and Dr. Jennifer Graebe, further exploring how accredited organizations leverage NCPD within PTAP and APPFA accreditation programs to advance workforce development and organizational excellence.
Peer panelists will again highlight innovative strategies, lessons learned, and real-world applications that support long-term success.
We will also announce recipients of this year’s APPFA and PTAP Program Director of the Year Awards, along with the NCPD Premier Award winners.
Day 4 — Friday, April 17
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Closing General Session: Be a Spark!
Join us as we close out the Professional Development & Practice Summit with an inspiring keynote from Angie Morgan, acclaimed author and leadership expert.
In her dynamic presentation, Be a Spark!, Angie will ignite your passion for leadership and share practical strategies to empower yourself and others to achieve extraordinary success. Drawing on her experience as a Marine Corps Captain and seasoned leadership strategist, she will offer powerful insights to spark leadership at every level of your organization.