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2023 DNP Summit
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Better Together: DNP & PhD Collaboration

The University of Rochester's eighth annual DNP Summit returns this fall.

UR Nursing is proud to announce this year's DNP Summit — Better Together: DNP & PhD Collaboration. The annual webinar series features nationally-recognized nursing leaders who will share their thoughts on emerging topics in DNP education, practice, and leadership. Registration is free and three contact hours will be available.

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DNP Summit Sessions

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"DNP & PhD Collaboration: Evolving Partnerships for Positive Health Outcomes"

Susan Weber Buchholz, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAANP
Professor, Associate Dean for Research, Michigan State University

 Friday, October 6, 1-2 p.m. EST 

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“Better Together: Exemplars & Experiences of DNP & PhD Collaboration”

Exemplar Panelists:

  • Meghan Underhill-Blazey, PhD, APRN, AOCNS, University of Rochester School of Nursing/ Wilmot Cancer Institute Hereditary Cancer Program
  • Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA, Strong Memorial Hospital/ University of Rochester School of Nursing
  • Linda Cowan, PhD, APRN, RN, FNP-BC, CWS, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinic
  • Jill Massengale, DNP, RN, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinic

 Friday, October 13, 1-2 p.m. EST  

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“DNP & PhD Prepared Nurses: Leveraging Education, Practice, & Leadership to Improve Health Care”

Karen Hande, PhD(c), DNP, APRN, CNE, ANP-BC, FAANP, ANEF, Professor, Chair - Health Promotions, Populations and Health Systems Community, Vanderbilt University

 Friday, October 20, 1-2 p.m. EST 

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Register for one or all three webinars!

Three contact hours will be available for the 2023 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 health care 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 health care systems nationwide.

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP
Associate Dean, Education & Student Affairs
Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Professor of Clinical Nursing

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Email: SON-DNPSummit@urmc.rochester.edu

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