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New Jersey Action Coalition (NJAC)
Seamless Academic Progression Summit II
New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, NJ
Nov. 25, 2014
Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Program Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Fee: $100 per person
Location: NJHA Conference & Event Center
760 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ
The Institute of Medicine’s Report (IOM), Future of Nursing: Leading Change Advancing
Health, key message states, “nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training
through an improved educations system that promotes seamless academic progression.” The goal
of the IOM report is to achieve 80 percent BSN or higher by 2020. This program will inform
academic practice and other key stakeholders on the work of New Jersey and other states toward
reaching this goal. In addition, the Summit will highlight the workforce needs identified by key
nursing leaders.
Objectives:
1.
Describe three (3) initiatives on academic progression at a national and state level that
impact on workforce outcomes.
2.
Identify two (2) components of the competency based model that can be applied to all
academic practice partnerships.
3.
Describe how the Washington Model components can be adapted to academic programs in
New Jersey and create a seamless academic program.
4.
Compare and contrast the New York and Florida Model. Identify two (2) common and
difference elements that impact on seamless academic progression.
5.
Define two (2) common needs of practice settings that a seamless academic progression
can impact.
Target Audience:
Deans and directors, CNOs, directors of nursing, regulatory and legislative stakeholders.
Continuing Education Credits:
HRET-NJHA is an approved provider of continuing education by the New Jersey State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.
P#131-5/11-14.
This activity provides 5.25 contact hours.
There are no conflicts of interest, sponsorship, or financial/commercial support being supplied
for this activity. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation of any commercial products
displayed in conjunction with an activity.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION: Full disclosure will be provided at the educational activity.
New Jersey Action Committee
Seamless Academic Progression Summit II
New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, NJ
Nov. 25, 2014
AGENDA
8:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Welcome
Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Co-Lead
New Jersey Action Coalition
9:15 a.m.
National Perspective on IOM
Pat Polansky, RN, MS
Director of Policy and Communications
AARP Center to Champion Nursing in America
10:00 a.m.
Academic Progression in New Jersey
Susan Salmond, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Co-Chair
New Jersey Action Coalition Education Pillar
Maria LoGrippo, PhD, RN, MSN, NE-BC
Project Director for SIP Grant
New Jersey Action Coalition
10:30 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.
Washington Experience
Mary Baroni, PhD, RN
Professor of Nursing and Health Studies
University of Washington, Bothell
Gerianne Babbo, RN, MN
Professor, Associate Dean of Nursing
Olympic College Nursing Programs
Sharon Gavin Fought, PhD, RN
Director, Nursing and Healthcare Leadership
University of Washington, Tacoma
Program continues …
12:15 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
1:15 p.m.
New York and Florida Panel
Anna Hubbard, DNP, EdD, ARNP, CNE
Associate Dean of Nursing
Indian River State College, Florida
Susan Bastable, EdD, RN
Chair and Professor, Department of Nursing
LeMoyne College, NY
Marianne Markowitz, MS, RN, CNE
Vice President, Dean
St. Joseph’s College of Nursing, NY
2:15 p.m.
Break
2:30 p.m.
Workforce Needs Panel
Moderator:
Deanna Sperling, MAS, RN, NE-BC
Co-Chair
New Jersey Action Coalition Education Pillar
Panel:
Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Karen McCoy, RN, BSN
Director Professional Development & Support
Home Care Association of New Jersey
Loretta Kaes, BSN, RN, CALA, LNHA
Director of Quality Improvement and Clincal Services
Health Care Association of New Jersey
3:30 p.m.
Next Steps
Edna Cadmus, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Co-Lead
New Jersey Action Coalition
4:00 p.m.
Question and Answer, Evaluations
4:15 p.m.
Adjournment
Registration Guidelines for 2014
PAYING BY CREDIT CARD
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Click on the following link: http://www.njha.com/education/brochure/?id=547
Note: For security purposes, please DO NOT mail credit card information with your
security code to the P.O. Box. Save time and register online through our secure Web site.
PAYING BY CHECK
1. Print and complete the registration form below.
2. Fax a copy of registration form(s) to 609-275-4271 prior to submitting your company
check request/mailing your personal check.
3. Submit the original registration form with your company check request/personal check to
be mailed together to the address below.
FAX: 609-275-4271
Make check payable to: HRET of NJ
Mail to: HRET of NJ, P.O. Box 828691, Philadelphia, PA 19182-8691
Payment is due by Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Cancellations received by Nov. 19 will receive a refund minus a $40 administrative fee.
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Cancellations received after Nov. 19 will not be eligible for a refund.
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Registrants unable to attend may send an alternate.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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the lots behind the conference center building).
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If you have a disability and need special accommodation, please call 609-275-4181.
New Jersey Action Coalition
Seamless Academic Progression Summit It
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Nov. 25, 2014
8:30 a.m.
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New Jersey Hospital Association - 760 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08543
 $100 per person
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