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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: The Transformative Power of Educators as Leaders, Innovators and Whole Human Beings
Dr. Kathy Sienko, Chief Nursing Officer for King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.
Dr. Sienko’s extraordinary career spans three continents and nine organizations. From early adversity to global nursing leadership, her story reflects resilience, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the power of nurses to lead transformation. Under her leadership, KFSH&RC hospitals have achieved multiple firsts, including three Magnet® designations in Riyadh and Jeddah, Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP®) accreditation with distinction, and ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) Accreditation™.
In her powerful keynote, Dr. Sienko reveals how educators accelerate innovation, elevate leadership, and advance whole human growth across healthcare systems.
Day 2 — Wednesday, April 15
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Session: Plenary Panel and Awards Ceremony
Plenary Session: Bridging ANCC Accreditation in NCPD and TTP to Strengthen Outcomes – 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.
Awards Ceremony
ANCC Accreditation Premier Award™
This award is presented annually to one or more fully accredited organizations recognized as exemplars in nursing continuing professional development, demonstrating excellence in leveraging accreditation criteria to achieve strategic goals and advance nursing professional practice.
This year’s honorees represent diverse organizations, including universities, software companies, and health care systems, all of which have demonstrated exceptional achievement beyond accreditation standards. Sponsored by Dossier
PTAP Program Director of the Year
Established in 2021, this award highlights the contribution of a PTAP accredited Program Director who embodies a commitment to continuous quality improvement that positively impacts nursing practice and utilizes data to drive practice changes related to their transition to practice program.
APPFA Program Director of the Year
Established in 2024, this award highlights the contribution of an APPFA accredited Program Director (APRN or PA) who embodies a commitment to continuous quality improvement that positively impacts APP practice and utilizes data to drive practice changes related to their transition to practice program.
ANCC NCPD Program Director of the Year
ANCC established this award in 2026. This annual award highlights the contributions of an ANCC NCPD-accredited program director who embodies a commitment to continuous quality improvement, positively impacts nursing professional development and innovative educational design, creates positive learning environments, and uses data to drive educational activities.
Day 3 — Thursday, April 16
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
General Session: Plenary Panel and Fireside Chat
Plenary panel: Bridging ANCC Accreditation in NCPD and TTP to Strengthen Outcomes – 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. This panel will showcase exemplary case studies demonstrating how ANCC Accredited NCPD strengthens transition‑to‑practice (TTP) programs—and why that impact matters for lifelong learning, competency development, and educational design across diverse practice settings
Fireside chat about American Nurses Association (ANA)
Scope and Standards of Practice and Competency ~ Dr. Jennifer Shepard DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FAAN
Director, Nursing Practice, Work Environment & HNHN, ANA
Peer panelists will again highlight innovative strategies, lessons learned, and real-world applications that support long-term success.
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.
Angie Morgan, MBA
New York Times bestselling author, U.S. Marine Corps Officer, Leadership Strategist
Angie has helped thousands of individuals and organizations reach a new level of leadership success. A New York Times bestselling author, she has written three influential books on leadership, including Leading from the Front, Spark, and Bet on You. Over the past 20 years, she has partnered with organizations such as Google, FedEx, and Boston Scientific to develop accountable, high-performing leaders across industries.
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.