The Audrey Harris Vision &
The Jackson L. Graves Foundation present the
The Jackson L. Graves Foundation present the
2023 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
Fayetteville Town Center
Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville Town Center
Fayetteville, AR
Date: Thursday, September 14th, 2023
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Graduate Hotel. Graduate Hotel Rates ($115/night). Visit the Graduate Hotel for the booking link.
You may also book your room by calling 502-234-9557 and referencing the Audrey Harris Vision Block
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, welcome reception at the Graduate, catered lunch, and t-shirt
**t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after August 25th.
Visit our Sponsors and Exhibits during the 2023 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
Contact Hours: (6.25) This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans, 479.466.9716.
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Graduate Hotel. Graduate Hotel Rates ($115/night). Visit the Graduate Hotel for the booking link.
You may also book your room by calling 502-234-9557 and referencing the Audrey Harris Vision Block
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, welcome reception at the Graduate, catered lunch, and t-shirt
**t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after August 25th.
Visit our Sponsors and Exhibits during the 2023 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
Contact Hours: (6.25) This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans, 479.466.9716.
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7:15 - 7:45 Registration & Light Breakfast
7:45 - 8:00 Welcome
Kristin Evans, APRN, NNP-BC; Chairman, The Audrey Harris Vision
8:00 - 9:00 Dr. David Matlock (1 contact hour)
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Neonatology
UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital
“Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Ventilator Management and Concepts of Care”
9:00 - 10:00 Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS (1 contact hour)
Professional Practice Neonatal Therapist and NICU OT
M Health Fairview, Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Neurodevelopmental Care: Components, Considerations, Care Planning, and Conclusions"
10:00 – 10:30 Round Table Discussion (0.5 contact hours)
Moderated by Kristin Evans, APRN, NNP-BC
Featuring Laura Quillen, Rogers School District
“How to Teach Critical Thinking in a Digital World”
10:30 –11:00 Break (Exhibits Open)
11:00 – 11:30 Lisa Kleinz, MA, SLP/L, CNT
(NO CONTACT HOURS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THIS SESSION)
Director of Education; Dr. Brown’s Medical
"Safety and Quality of Oral Feedings in the NICU"
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch catered by Jose’s Bar and Grill
12:30 – 1:00 Kailey Kelly, M.S. CCC-SLP (0.5 contact hours)
Speech-Language Pathologist
No Limits Pediatric Therapies, Mercy Hospital, Rogers and Joplin
"Feeding in the NICU"
1:00 – 2:00 Media Esser PhD, NNP-BC, APNP, CWOCN (1 contact hour)
NNP Nurse Scientist, Assistant Professor,
and Chair of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Small Baby Skin Care Practices: Don’t Forget the Skin"
2:00 – 2:30 Break (Exhibits Open)
2:30 – 3:30 Elyse Nimmo, MSN, RN, CPN (1 contact hour)
Professional Practice Development Center Clinical Supervisor
Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO
"Recognizing Unconscious Bias/ Trauma Informed Care"
3:30 – 4:30 Beth Snyder Jones, MA, BCCC, BCCS, CTP (1 contact hour)
Director of Pastoral Care and CPE Supervisor
Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR
"Why Can’t They Hear Me?"
4:30 – 4:45 Closing Remarks and Evaluations (0.25 contact hours)
Kristin Evans, APRN, NNP-BC; Chairman, The Audrey Harris Vision
7:45 - 8:00 Welcome
Kristin Evans, APRN, NNP-BC; Chairman, The Audrey Harris Vision
8:00 - 9:00 Dr. David Matlock (1 contact hour)
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Neonatology
UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital
“Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Ventilator Management and Concepts of Care”
9:00 - 10:00 Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS (1 contact hour)
Professional Practice Neonatal Therapist and NICU OT
M Health Fairview, Masonic Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Neurodevelopmental Care: Components, Considerations, Care Planning, and Conclusions"
10:00 – 10:30 Round Table Discussion (0.5 contact hours)
Moderated by Kristin Evans, APRN, NNP-BC
Featuring Laura Quillen, Rogers School District
“How to Teach Critical Thinking in a Digital World”
10:30 –11:00 Break (Exhibits Open)
11:00 – 11:30 Lisa Kleinz, MA, SLP/L, CNT
(NO CONTACT HOURS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THIS SESSION)
Director of Education; Dr. Brown’s Medical
"Safety and Quality of Oral Feedings in the NICU"
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch catered by Jose’s Bar and Grill
12:30 – 1:00 Kailey Kelly, M.S. CCC-SLP (0.5 contact hours)
Speech-Language Pathologist
No Limits Pediatric Therapies, Mercy Hospital, Rogers and Joplin
"Feeding in the NICU"
1:00 – 2:00 Media Esser PhD, NNP-BC, APNP, CWOCN (1 contact hour)
NNP Nurse Scientist, Assistant Professor,
and Chair of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Small Baby Skin Care Practices: Don’t Forget the Skin"
2:00 – 2:30 Break (Exhibits Open)
2:30 – 3:30 Elyse Nimmo, MSN, RN, CPN (1 contact hour)
Professional Practice Development Center Clinical Supervisor
Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO
"Recognizing Unconscious Bias/ Trauma Informed Care"
3:30 – 4:30 Beth Snyder Jones, MA, BCCC, BCCS, CTP (1 contact hour)
Director of Pastoral Care and CPE Supervisor
Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR
"Why Can’t They Hear Me?"
4:30 – 4:45 Closing Remarks and Evaluations (0.25 contact hours)
Kristin Evans, APRN, NNP-BC; Chairman, The Audrey Harris Vision
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While you are visiting, take time to visit these amazing local businesses that support the Audrey Harris Vision and our neonatal conference!
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PAST EVENTS
The Audrey Harris Vision and the Jackson L. Graves Foundation
are excited to welcome
Kathi Randall of Synapse Care Solutions
to Bentonville, AR
for an amazing opportunity.
Register HERE.
Free Event * Limited Seating * Lunch Provided
The Audrey Harris Vision &
The Jackson L. Graves Foundation present the
The Jackson L. Graves Foundation present the
Registration is now OPEN!
Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Graduate Hotel. Graduate Hotel Rates ($119/night). Use THIS LINK to reserve your room under the Audrey Harris Vision block. Rooms must be reserved by August 31st to get discounted rates.
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, Meet and Greet, catered lunch, and t-shirt (**t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after August 15th)
Register HERE to reserve your spot for this year!
Visit our Sponsors and Exhibits during the 2022 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
Contact Hours: 7.25
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716.
Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Graduate Hotel. Graduate Hotel Rates ($119/night). Use THIS LINK to reserve your room under the Audrey Harris Vision block. Rooms must be reserved by August 31st to get discounted rates.
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, Meet and Greet, catered lunch, and t-shirt (**t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after August 15th)
Register HERE to reserve your spot for this year!
Visit our Sponsors and Exhibits during the 2022 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
Contact Hours: 7.25
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716.
HANDOUTS FOR THE 2022 AUDREY HARRIS NEONATAL CONFERENCE
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Restaurants and Shopping near the square! 
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May 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2022
The FREE review course by NICU Solutions for RNC-NIC certification will be held at: Holiday Inn & Suites 1803 S 52nd St Rogers, AR 72758 A room block has been set up with a discounted rate of $139/night including a hot breakfast. Reservations can be made starting April 11th and must be made by April 24, 2022 to guarantee room rate. A limited number -of rooms have been blocked for this event. To reserve your room, please call 479-845-1300. Room block under "AHV". Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be on your own. We will be providing light snacks throughout the day. A limited number of seating is available, so early online registration is recommended. This is a 3 day course and attendance for all 3 days is expected. Please contact the AHV immediately if you are not able to attend so your spot may be given to another individual. |
The Audrey Harris Vision &
The Jackson L. Graves Foundation present the
2021 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
The Jackson L. Graves Foundation present the
2021 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
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Thank you for all of our sponsors for this year!
Visit our Sponsors and Exhibits during the 2021 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference Date: Thursday, September 30th, 2021 Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions) 15 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Lodging: Graduate Hotel Rates ($99+taxes/fees) - click here for a link to get discount! Rooms must be reserved by September 8th to get discounted Rates Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, catered lunch and t-shirt (t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after September 15th) Contact Hours: 7.5 This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716. SPEAKER HANDOUTS:
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As essential health care workers, we are all aware of the dire situation that Covid 19 has brought to our doorsteps.
The Audrey Harris Vision would like to THANK YOU for your hard work over the past year.
Our continued safety is a priority. We urge everyone who attends this year’s conference to be fully vaccinated.
We will be set up for social distancing and masks will be required for the 2021 conference.
The Audrey Harris Vision would like to THANK YOU for your hard work over the past year.
Our continued safety is a priority. We urge everyone who attends this year’s conference to be fully vaccinated.
We will be set up for social distancing and masks will be required for the 2021 conference.
2020 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference
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Due to Covid 19, the traditional Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference has been moved to an online event!
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2019 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference of Northwest Arkansas
Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2019
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Chancellor Hotel Rates ($104/nt) - Click HERE to get discount! Rooms must be reserved by 8/12 to get discounted Rates
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, Cocktail Hour Meet and Greet with Nurse Blake, lunch and t-shirt (t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after 8/31)
Contact Hours:
This activity has been submitted to the Midwest Multistate Division for approval to award nursing contact hours. The Midwest Multistate Division is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Creditialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716.
Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2019
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Chancellor Hotel Rates ($104/nt) - Click HERE to get discount! Rooms must be reserved by 8/12 to get discounted Rates
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, Cocktail Hour Meet and Greet with Nurse Blake, lunch and t-shirt (t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after 8/31)
Contact Hours:
This activity has been submitted to the Midwest Multistate Division for approval to award nursing contact hours. The Midwest Multistate Division is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Creditialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716.
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Featuring Nurse Blake LIVE and in person!
Check out our exhibitors during break and lunch! 
Plan your trip
Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment |
Presenter Handouts
Click below to download and print handouts.
Colleen Peyton, PT, DPT
Travis Anschutz, MD
Kacey Apple, APRN, NNP-BC
Beth Snyder MA, BCCC, BCCS
Mary Leber D'Angelo MSN, NNP-BC
Click below to download and print handouts.
Colleen Peyton, PT, DPT
Travis Anschutz, MD
Kacey Apple, APRN, NNP-BC
Beth Snyder MA, BCCC, BCCS
Mary Leber D'Angelo MSN, NNP-BC
Join us for Hors d’oeuvres, Beer & Wine to celebrate and support the Audrey Harris Vision.
Suggested Donation: $25 per adult
Suggested Donation: $25 per adult
2018 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference of Northwest Arkansas
Date: Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Chancellor Hotel Rates ($99/nt) - Click HERE to get discount! Rooms must be reserved by 8/20 to get discounted Rates
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, lunch and t-shirt (t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after 8/31)
Contact Hours:
For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716.
Date: Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Chancellor Hotel Rates ($99/nt) - Click HERE to get discount! Rooms must be reserved by 8/20 to get discounted Rates
Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, lunch and t-shirt (t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after 8/31)
Contact Hours:
For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716.
Agenda
7:15 - 7:45 Registration & Light Breakfast
7:45 - 8:00 Welcome
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
8:00 - 9:00 Jonathan M. Fanaroff, MD, JD
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
"Fired for Using Facebook: Law, Ethics, and Professionalism in the Use of Social Media"
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
"Fired for Using Facebook: Law, Ethics, and Professionalism in the Use of Social Media"
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9:00-10:30 Karen D'Apolito, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAAN
Professor & Program Director, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
"Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): An Update"
Professor & Program Director, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
"Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): An Update"
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10:30-11:00 Morning Break (Exhibits Open)
11:00-12:30 Ashlea D. Cardin, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, CNT
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Missouri State University
Certified Neonatal Occupational Therapist, Mercy Kids, Springfield, MO
“Scientific Year in Review: Implications for Neonatal Brain-Shapers”
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Missouri State University
Certified Neonatal Occupational Therapist, Mercy Kids, Springfield, MO
“Scientific Year in Review: Implications for Neonatal Brain-Shapers”
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12:30-1:30 Lunch catered by Jose’s
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1:30-2:30 Alan D. Mease MD, FAAN
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Health, Family Health Branch, Center for Health Advancement
Arkansas Department of Health, Little Rock, AR
“Helping New Mothers Develop Secure Attachments With Their Infants
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Health, Family Health Branch, Center for Health Advancement
Arkansas Department of Health, Little Rock, AR
“Helping New Mothers Develop Secure Attachments With Their Infants
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2:30-3:00 Afternoon Break (Exhibits Open)
3:00-4:00 Franscesca Miquel-Verges, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
“Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in the Neonate”
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
“Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in the Neonate”
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4:00-5:00 Viswanathan Subramanian, MD
Staff Neonatologist, Division of Neonatal Critical Care
Mercy Springfield, Springfield, MO
“Nutrition in the Preemie World"
Staff Neonatologist, Division of Neonatal Critical Care
Mercy Springfield, Springfield, MO
“Nutrition in the Preemie World"
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5:00-5:15 Closing & Evaluations
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
2017 Events
Join us for Hors d’oeuvres, Beer & Wine to celebrate and support the Audrey Harris Vision.
Suggested Donation: $25 per adult
Suggested Donation: $25 per adult
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2017 Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference of Northwest Arkansas
Date: September 14, 2017 Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions) 15 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Lodging: Chancellor Hotel Room must be reserved by 8/21 to get AHNC Rates ($99/nt) - Click HERE to get discount! Conference Registration: $100 Includes conference registration, lunch and t-shirt (t-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after 8/30) Contact Hours: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Kristin Evans at 479-466-9716. 
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"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
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Agenda
7:15 - 7:45 Registration & Light Breakfast
7:45 - 8:00 Welcome
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
8:00 - 9:30 Dr. Lance A. Parton, M.D. F.A.A.P.
Professor of Pediatrics, Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital, Valhalla, NY
“Less Invasive Strategies for RDS”
“Personalized Genetics for the NICU”
Professor of Pediatrics, Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital, Valhalla, NY
“Less Invasive Strategies for RDS”
“Personalized Genetics for the NICU”
9:30-10:00 Morning Break (Exhibits Open)
10:00-11:30 Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS
Developmental Specialist and Occupational Therapist at the University of Minnesota NICU
“The Development of the Premature Infant Chest Wall”
Developmental Specialist and Occupational Therapist at the University of Minnesota NICU
“The Development of the Premature Infant Chest Wall”
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11:30-12:30 Lunch catered by Jose’s (Exhibits Open)
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12:30-1:30 Rebecca Poliquin, BSN, RNC-NIC
Retired Nurse, Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, NC
“Certifiably Great! Why You Should Certify, and How You Prepare”
Retired Nurse, Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, NC
“Certifiably Great! Why You Should Certify, and How You Prepare”
1:30-2:30 Kathryn L. Newkirk, BS Organizational Leadership and Management
Senior Talent Development Specialist, Mercy, Joplin, MO
“The Why of Your Work”
Senior Talent Development Specialist, Mercy, Joplin, MO
“The Why of Your Work”
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2:30-3:00 Afternoon Break (Exhibits Open)
3:00-4:00 Dr. Saumitra Biswas, MD
Attending Physician, Cox Medical Center, Springfield, MO
“Neonatal Congenital Heart Disease”
Attending Physician, Cox Medical Center, Springfield, MO
“Neonatal Congenital Heart Disease”
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4:00-5:00 Jennifer Wheeler, MSN, RN, NNP-BC
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Mednox Medical Group, Mercy, Springfield MO
“Hot or Cold? Its not a Game: Care of the Late Preterm Infant”
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Mednox Medical Group, Mercy, Springfield MO
“Hot or Cold? Its not a Game: Care of the Late Preterm Infant”
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5:00-5:15 Closing & Evaluations
Multifaceted Care of the Infant at Risk for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jodi Jackson, Neonatologist and Betsy Knappen, NNP; Children’s Mercy, Kansas City
Date: May 18th, 2017
Time: 8:30a - 5:00p
Location: Fayetteville, AR; Mermaids Restaurant (Click here for directions)
Conference Registration: FREE
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jodi Jackson, Neonatologist and Betsy Knappen, NNP; Children’s Mercy, Kansas City
Date: May 18th, 2017
Time: 8:30a - 5:00p
Location: Fayetteville, AR; Mermaids Restaurant (Click here for directions)
Conference Registration: FREE
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2016 Events
Audrey Harris Neonatal Conference of Northwest Arkansas
"Do What You Love, Love What You Do"
Date: September 16, 2016
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Chancellor Hotel Room must be reserved by July 31st to get AHNC Rates ($109/nt)
"Do What You Love, Love What You Do"
Date: September 16, 2016
Location: Fayetteville Town Center on the Fayetteville Square (Click here for directions)
15 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Lodging: Chancellor Hotel Room must be reserved by July 31st to get AHNC Rates ($109/nt)
Agenda (click on the presentation topics to download presentations)
7:15 - 7:45 Registration & Light Breakfast
7:45 - 8:00 Welcome
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harri Vision
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harri Vision
8:00 - 9:00 Judith Mercer, PhD, CNM, FACNM
“UMBILICAL CORD CLAMPING: FIRST, DO NO HARM”
Professor Emerita, College of Nursing Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, Alpert Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island; Research Scientist, WIH. Research interest of delayed cord clamping with multiple publications.
“UMBILICAL CORD CLAMPING: FIRST, DO NO HARM”
Professor Emerita, College of Nursing Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics, Alpert Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island; Research Scientist, WIH. Research interest of delayed cord clamping with multiple publications.
9:00 - 10:30 Mary Coughlin BSN, MS, NNP, RNC-E
“First Do No Harm: Trauma-informed Age-appropriate Care in the NICU”
President Caring Essentials Collaborative, LLC. Authored the NANN guidelines for age appropriate care in the NICU. She is internationally recognized as an expert in the field of trauma-informed age-appropriate care in the NICU and has authored 2 books on the subject.
“First Do No Harm: Trauma-informed Age-appropriate Care in the NICU”
President Caring Essentials Collaborative, LLC. Authored the NANN guidelines for age appropriate care in the NICU. She is internationally recognized as an expert in the field of trauma-informed age-appropriate care in the NICU and has authored 2 books on the subject.
10:30 - 11:00 Poster Presentation Viewing (Required)
11:00 - 12:00 Elizabeth Sellars, MD
“Genetics in the NICU Setting”
Assist Professor of Genetics and Metabolism, University of AR for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. Medical director for the Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD) clinic at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. In addition, Dr. Sellars participates in the new multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis clinic at ACH.
“Genetics in the NICU Setting”
Assist Professor of Genetics and Metabolism, University of AR for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. Medical director for the Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD) clinic at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. In addition, Dr. Sellars participates in the new multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis clinic at ACH.
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12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Mermaid's (Exhibits Open)
1:00-2:00 Susan Averitt, MD
“Dealing with Neonatal Death” Pediatrician at Best Start Pediatrics, Springdale, AR. Founder and Keynote Speaker at Parents Left Behind Bereavement Seminar, 2014 and 2015. 2:00 - 2:45 Afternoon Break (Exhibits Open)
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2:45 - 3:45 Jennifer Habert, RRT-NPS, C-NPT
“Taking Transport to New Heights”
Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, Missouri. With 20 years as an RT, Jennifer has spent the majority of her career on a Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team.
“Taking Transport to New Heights”
Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, Missouri. With 20 years as an RT, Jennifer has spent the majority of her career on a Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team.
3:45 - 4:45 Christine Culpepper, MD
“NEC: What is it and what can we do about it?”
Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR. Attending Neonatologist with interest in feeding guidelines for preterm infants.
“NEC: What is it and what can we do about it?”
Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR. Attending Neonatologist with interest in feeding guidelines for preterm infants.
4:45 - 5:00 Closing & Evaluations
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
Kristin Evans, APN, NNP; President, Audrey Harris Vision
