Featured speakers
Shelly Schwedhelm, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Opening General Speaker, Tuesday, August 4
“COVID19, Ebola, MERS, Measles: Not in My Clinic!”
Shelly Schwedhelm is the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Biopreparedness at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In this session, she will discuss the current infectious disease landscape and what clinical nurses and nurse leaders need to know to be prepared. You’ll leave her session with a deeper understanding of the services and operations critically needed to prepare for the global threat of infectious diseases.
Debra Cox, MS, RN
Town Hall Facilitator, Tuesday, August 11
"Ambulatory Care Is the Future of Nursing”
Debra Cox is the Nurse Administrator for E-Health at Mayo Clinic. She will lead the year’s Town Hall discussion along with other AAACN volunteer leaders to discuss concerns for ambulatory care nurses about patient care and safety in response to COVID-19.
Ron Culberson, MSW, CSP
General Keynote Speaker, Tuesday, August 18
“Mindfulness-Dealing with Uncertain Circumstance”
Ron Culberson is a speaker, author, and humorist whose mission is to change the workplace culture by boosting productivity and staff happiness. His clients include NASA, Johns Hopkins University, and the U.S. Senate. Drawing on his experience as a hospice social worker and leader, Mr. Culberson will discuss how to reduce stress, create better relationships, and embrace the power of humor to enhance the quality of life in your personal and professional life.