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2025 INA Annual Conference
*This agenda is subject to changes. All times are listed in CT.
Tuesday, October 28th
| 5:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 6:00 - 6:30 PM |
Welcome Reception |
| 6:30 - 7:00 PM | Legacy to Lift-Off: Cocoon to Wings |
| 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Awards Recognition and Reception |
Wednesday, October 29th
| 8:00 - 8:45 AM | Registration Open | Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM |
Welcome from INA Leadership |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Metamorphosis: Exploring Change Virginia S. Wangerin, PhD, MSN, RN, Misty D. Brooks, BSN, RN, CMSN, and Nicole Weathers, DNP, RN, NDP-BC In this session, we'll reflect on the historical legacy of nursing and the systemic challenges facing both nurse education and the nursing profession today. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
The Power of the Pause Dr. Holly Stevenson, PhD Through compelling storytelling, Dr. Stevenson explains our propensity to unknowingly focus our time and energy towards things we cannot control, causing our energy to deplete. Through learning about Stoicism, participants will gather tools for living a life of influence while protecting their peace. This interactive presentation also discusses the importance of pausing for fostering inclusion, connection, reflection, and resiliency. |
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11:30 - 12:00 PM |
Unfolding Wings: Responding to Change Virginia S. Wangerin, PhD, MSN, RN, Misty D. Brooks, BSN, RN, CMSN, and Nicole Weathers, DNP, RN, NDP-BC Now that we've identified systemic challenges facing us, we'll brainstorm solutions with a focus on responding to those challenges through change. |
| 12:00 - 1:30 PM |
INA Membership Assembly & Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:30 PM |
The Butterfly Effect: Transforming Pain Management by Letting Go of Old Habits and Embracing Small, Powerful Changes John Greenwood, Kate Emerson, and Amanda Mohr The Billion Pill Pledge is a national initiative on a mission to remove or avoid one billion unnecessary opioid pills in the U.S. resulting from surgery. At its core, the program models nurse-led change by advancing evidence-based surgical pain management and reducing opioid exposure—starting with the first dose. The presentation will cover the background, implementation, and results of 9 Iowa hospitals featured in the April journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. |
| 2:30 - 2:45 PM |
Break with Exhibitors |
| 2:45 - 3:45 PM |
Rooted in Care: Soaring with Change Virginia S. Wangerin, PhD, MSN, RN, Misty D. Brooks, BSN, RN, CMSN, and Nicole Weathers, DNP, RN, NDP-BC Let's bring all of this together! We'll discuss practical strategies to ensure we are not just surviving but thriving in an ever-changing world. |
| 3:45 - 4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks, Poster Winners Announced, Evaluations |
