Friday, February 24, 2012 McNamara Alumni Center - Minneapolis 8:00 am 3:45 pm

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1 Keys to a Successful Transition into Advanced Practice Nursing Now and in the Future 17th Annual Minnesota Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwife Student Conference Friday, February 24, 2012 McNamara Alumni Center - Minneapolis 8:00 am 3:45 pm

2 Purpose The Minnesota Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwife Student conference was created to provide students with opportunities to: Learn the essential components, key negotiating points and review various types of employment contracts Receive information about employment opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses Receive information on applying for prescriptive privileges and developing prescriptive agreements in Minnesota Identify current health care trends Receive information about Prescriptive Authority and obtaining DEA numbers Learn about Minnesota's requirements for Practice Agreements Receive updates and information on legislative and policy issues Engage in dialogue with advanced practice nurses working in the field Network with faculty and colleagues The conference will also feature exhibits which will highlight: Opportunities to network with representatives from the healthcare industry Representatives from state, regional, and national professional nursing associations Books, journals and newsletters for certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives And many, many more! Registration: Register at APNConference NOTE: A credit card must be used to finalize registration Registration Deadline: February 20, 2012

3 Program Schedule 7:30 am Check in and Exhibits Open 8:00 am Welcome and Introductory Remarks Mary Chesney, PhD, RN, CNP University of Minnesota, School of Nursing 8:15 am Now What? Where You and Your Nurse Practitioner Profession are Going Margaret Fitzgerald, DNP, MS, APRN, BC,NP-C,FAANP, CSP President, Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, Inc 9:45 am Rules and Regulations for the APRN Sue LaMotte, RN, CNM Advanced Practice Nurse Consultant, MN Board of Nursing 10:15 am Break 10:45 am Future of Advanced Practice Nursing Linda Lindeke, PhD, RN, CNP, FAAN University of Minnesota, School of Nursing 11:30 am Professional Organizations of APRN s MN NACNS, MN NAPNAP, MNNP, and MN Chapter of ACNM 12:15 pm Lunch (provided) & Networking 1:00 pm Negotiating a Contract for Employment Claire Topp, JD Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP 2:15 pm Break 2:30 pm Transitioning into the APN Role - Panel Discussion Panel of Recent APRN Graduates 3:45 pm Adjourn

4 Continuing Education This program is designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements for continuing education required for licensure renewal providing 6.9 contact hours. It is the responsibility of the individual nurse to determine if the course fulfills that requirement. It is recommended that out-of-state attendees contact their state Board of Nursing to ensure this conference meets their continuing education requirements. Location and Directions The conference will be held at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St SE, Minneapolis, MN Questions Cathy Muchow ,

5 Planning Committee The Minnesota Nurse Practitioner & Nurse-Midwife Student Conference was organized by the Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwifery Programs in Minnesota. Diane Schadewald, DNP, RN, CNP, Co-Chair Kristine Talley, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, Co-Chair Melissa Frisvold, PhD, RN, CNM Leigh Ann Hagglund, MA, RN, PMHNP-BC College of St. Scholastica Aggie Hoeger, DNP, CNM Frontier University Jody Orfield, MSN, RN, CNP Metropolitan State University Marlys Sandve, MS, RN, CNP Minnesota State University Mankato Mieca Valen, DNP, RN, CNP Winona State University Gay Varecka, PhD, RN, CNP and Vicki Ericson, DNP, RN, CNP College of St. Catherine Cathy Muchow, Administrative Support