DNP Summit

UR Nursing is proud to announce its 2024 DNP Summit — Innovation and Inspiration. This year's topic will explore DNP-prepared nurses' roles as innovators in healthcare, and feature three distinguished nursing leaders who will discuss successes and opportunities for innovation across DNP education and practice.

This annual webinar series features nationally-recognized leaders in nursing who share their thoughts on emerging topics in DNP education, practice, and leadership to energize nurses to expand their lens and expertise, and consider how they can champion new approaches in healthcare through their roles.

Registration is free. Three contact hours are available.

DNP Summit Sessions

"Nursing Innovation: Overview for DNP Practitioners and Leaders"

Marion Leary, PhD, MPH, RN, FAHA
Director of Innovation, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Friday, October 4, 1-2 p.m. ET

"Moving Nursing out of the Middle Ages"

Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN
Founder and CEO, Virtual Nursing Academy

Friday, October 11, 1-2 p.m. ET

"Cultivating Cultures of Innovation: Roles for DNPs"

Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, RN, FAAN
Executive Director, Nursing Workforce Development and Innovation, Kaiser Permanente

Friday, October 18, 1-2 p.m. ET

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Register to attend one, two—or all three sessions!

One contact hour per session is available, totaling three contact hours for the 2024 DNP Summit.

The University of Rochester Center for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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About UR Nursing's DNP Summit

Each year, this virtual event gathers nursing leaders from across the country to engage in insightful discussions about emerging topics in DNP education, practice, and leadership.

With the ongoing growth of DNP programs and the integration of DNP-prepared nurses into healthcare systems, the annual DNP Summit plays a crucial role in fostering meaningful conversations. It also serves as a celebration of the remarkable achievements of DNP-prepared nurses, recognizing the vital importance of the DNP degree and its potential to drive positive change in patient outcomes at the system level.

We look forward to welcoming you at this year's inspiring DNP Summit. Together, we can unlock the full potential of the DNP degree and create a lasting impact on healthcare systems nationwide.

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP
Senior Associate Dean, Graduate Education & Innovation
Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Professor of Clinical Nursing

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Questions or comments? Connect with us by email at SON-DNPSummit@urmc.rochester.edu.

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