2026 Vizient/AACN Virtual Nurse Resident Conference

June 17, 2026
During the virtual nurse resident conference, learners can expect to gain valuable knowledge and insights in various areas related to nursing. Participants will have the opportunity to explore innovative approaches and enhancements in the nursing field, including the latest advancements in technology, research, and patient care practices. The conference will focus on the development of personal and professional skills with sessions focused on creating a comprehensive professional development plan, setting career goals, and strategies for continuous growth.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  

  • Discuss ways to grow and succeed during the first 1 - 3 years as a nurse.
  • Identify skills and mindsets that help nurses become future-ready in today's healthcare environment.
  • Apply evidence-based practice and quality improvement principles to clinical decision-making and practice.
  • Describe the use of evidence-based practice and clinical inquiry in healthcare settings.
  • Identify the steps for preparing and submitting an abstract to a professional nursing conference.
  • Analyze the impact of artificial intelligence on clinical nursing practice in an AI-enabled care environment.
  • Apply strategies to maintain safe, patient-centered nursing judgment when using AI-assisted clinical tools.
  • Identify nursing career interests, strengths, and professional development goals to create a personalized career plan.
  • Develop a 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year professional growth plan using career mapping that includes skills, certifications, leadership opportunities, and action steps.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.25 ANCC
  • 3.25 General CE - Attendance
Course opens: 
06/17/2026
Course expires: 
08/16/2026
Event starts: 
06/17/2026 - 8:05am CDT
Event ends: 
06/17/2026 - 11:50am CDT
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FACULTY & PLANNERS
Faculty

Kristin Klutz, MSN, RN
Senior Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.

Kendra Brennan, MSN, RN, OCN, NE-BC
Senior Director, Nursing Programs
Vizient, Inc.

JoAnn DelMonte, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC
Vice President - Professional Development & Practice
UCHealth

Meghan Perotta, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN
Nurse Residency Coordinator, Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Klade Rodriguez, MSN, MHA, RN
Registered Nurse – Multidisciplinary Float Pool 
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

Olivia Lafferty, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health - Einstein

Samantha Enz, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health - Einstein

Jana Leotta, MS, BSN, RN, RD
Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse II
Penn Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Baylee Petry, RN
Registered Nurse
Reid Health

Kenzi Chenoweth, RN
Registered Nurse
Reid Health

Lindsay Glover, RN 
Registered Nurse
Reid Health

Emilee C. Mendez, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch

Joceline Cienfuegos, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch

Alexandria Renquinha, RN
Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Kathleen Stapleton, RN
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health

Christina Quillen, AND, RN
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health

Kelly Gallagher, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC
Senior Director, Nursing Programs
Vizient, Inc.

Brittany Beckmann, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Senior Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.

Meg Ingram, MSN
Senior Director, Nursing Programs
Vizient, Inc.

 

Planners

Kelly Gallagher, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC
Senior Director, Nursing Programs
Vizient, Inc.

Brittany Beckmann, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Senior Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.

Meg Ingram, MSN
Senior Director, Nursing Programs
Vizient, Inc.

Kristin Klutz, MSN, RN
Senior Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.

Samantha Gordon, MS 
CE Programs Manager              
Vizient, Inc.

Marilu Kelly, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP
Director, Continuing Education       
Vizient, Inc.
 

DISCLOSURE

As an accredited provider of continuing education, Vizient, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring this activity presents learners with only accurate, balanced, scientifically justified recommendations, and is free from promotion, marketing, and commercial bias. In accordance with The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all planners, faculty, and others in control of the educational content have disclosed the absence or existence of all financial relationships (of any dollar amount) with ineligible companies within the past 24 months.
 
Ineligible companies – those companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
 
It is Vizient’s policy that owners and employees of ineligible companies, and any individuals who refuse to disclose the absence or existence of financial relationships with any ineligible companies are disqualified from participating as planners or faculty. 
 
Disclosure Statements
Absence of Relevant Financial Relationships
None of the planners, faculty, or others in a position to control content for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
 
Statement of Content Validity
Vizient, Inc. educational activities are intended to assist healthcare teams advance their professional responsibilities in accordance with the definition of continuing education. It is the policy of Vizient, Inc. to review and ensure that all content and recommendations for patient care within accredited CE is evidenced-based, based on current science and clinical reasoning while ensuring the content is fair and balanced. All recommendations must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Vizient, Inc. does not permit accredited continuing education if it advocates for unscientific approaches to diagnosis or therapy, or if the education promotes recommendations, treatment, or manners of practicing healthcare that are determined to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are known to be ineffective in the treatment of patients.
 
FDA Off-Label Use
Faculty presenters are also expected to disclose any discussion of (1) off-label or investigational uses of FDA approved commercial products or devices or (2) products or devices not yet approved in the United States.
 
Disclaimer
The education provided through this activity is for continuing education purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vizient, Inc.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 
Designation Statement
Nurses (CNE)
This activity is designated for 3.25 contact hours.
Vizient, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP12580, for 3.25 contact hours.
 
Other Healthcare Professionals (General CE Credit)
Vizient, Inc. will award all other healthcare professionals who successfully complete the activity a Certificate of Participation. Various state license boards and credentialing bodies accept certificates of participation from accredited CE activities to meet CE requirements for license renewals and re-certification. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact their state licensing board and/or certifying body for verification on credit eligibility reciprocity.

Available Credit

  • 3.25 ANCC
  • 3.25 General CE - Attendance
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