Local Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses
Pediatric Nurses: Trusted Voices, Partners in Excellence
Overview
Conference Overview
This is the 16th Annual NCN Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference. This year’s theme is:
Pediatric Nurses: Trusted Voices, Partners in Excellence
Conference planning occurs through collaboration among registered nurses representing the premier children's institutions in the Mid-Atlantic states. The target audience is staff nurses and advanced practice nurses from all settings including hospitals, home care, ambulatory care, and schools. This conference provides attendees with state-of- the- art information on a variety of clinical topics and professional issues. Ample opportunity is provided for networking and becoming involved in Nursing of Children Network and the Society of Pediatric Nurses.
Conference Objectives
Conference participants will be able to:
Nursing Accreditation
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Planning Committee
Tracy Patrick-Panchelli, MSN, RN, CPN
Nursing of Children Network Conference ChairCoordinator of Continuing Nursing Education
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Claire Alminde, MSN,RN,CPN
Nursing DirectorSt. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Michele T. Cimino MSN, RN
Clinical Education CoordinatorShriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia
Virginia Conte, MSN, RN, CPN, NC-V
Nurse Clinician VNemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Ramany John, MSN, RN, CCRN
Clinical Research CoordinatorNemours/Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children
Caroline Manuel BSN, RN, CPN
Staff NurseNemours/Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children
AnneMarie Monachino, MSN, RN, CPN, CHSE
Education Nurse Specialist/Simulation EducatorThe Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Kimberly A. Morris-Flores, RN, BSN
Director of Pediatric QABayada Home Health Care
Karen Nestor, MSN, RN, CPN
School NurseRed Clay School District
Maura Nitka, MSN, RN, CPN
Assistant Clinical ProfessorDrexel University
Mary Jo Pedicino, MSN, RN
Trauma Education CoordinatorThe Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Judith J. Stellar, MSN, CRNP, CWOCN
Wound, Ostomy Nurse PractitionerThe Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Lisa Tabibian, MSN, RN, ACCNS, CPN
Staff NurseNemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Marybeth Vidunas, MSN, RN-BC
Pediatric Nurse EducatorJohns Hopkins Children's Center
Susan Weaver MSN, APN, PCNS-BC, CPN, CPAN
Nursing FacultyDelaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus
Helen Cooney
Staff RNSt. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Community Service Project
Please consider participating in our “Gear Up for Winter” Drive by bringing a donation of gently used or new kids’ winter coats, boots, hats, mittens, gloves or new pajamas to the conference. All items will be donated to Cradles to Crayons.
Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. They supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting with communities in need.
Childhood poverty is a serious nationwide issue. The average U.S. family in poverty, with two adults and two children, lives on less than $24,000 a year. The kids Cradles to Crayons helps don’t have shoes that fit. Or a coat warm enough to fend off winter winds. Or a backpack to carry their schoolbooks and supplies. Without these basics, they suffer. They don’t want to go to school. They have a hard time learning in school. They don’t go outside to play. They don’t feel valued. Please consider donating so kids in the Philadelphia area can have what they need to thrive.
Conference Partners
Check back soon to see who will be Co-Sponsoring this year’s Conference!
BAYADA Home Health Care
Drexel University – School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
