GPC-ANPD Annual Conference: Elevate

Join us on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. for the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of ANPD's annual conference! This year's theme, Elevate, embraces the core mission of advancing the nursing profession through education. It inspires lifting the quality of nursing education, empowering educators to elevate their teaching practices, and encouraging the continuous professional development of nurses.

Immerse yourself in a day of inspiring keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Whether you are in clinical nursing professional development, academia, or nursing leadership, there is something for everyone! Don't miss out - register now and be a part of this exceptional conference!

Keynote Speakers

Dawn M. Nelson, MS, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Mary Ellen Joswiak, DNP, RN-BC, NPD-BC, PHN
Nursing Education Specialist
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Our keynote speakers will be delivering three different presentations throughout conference that you will not want to miss!  As creators of the Tiered Skills Acquisition Model (TSAM©) at Mayo Clinic, Dawn M. Nelson and Mary Ellen Joswiak will be bringing their expertise on orientation, preceptor development, and peer mentorship.

Keynote Presentations:
1. TSAM© as a Framework for Orientation to Address the Experience Complexity Grap
2. Preceptor Development and Strategies to Support Preceptors
3. Peer Mentorship for Transition in Practice Support

Venue Information


The Loft Conference Center Southpointe

100 Noble Energy Drive Suite 100

Canonsburg, PA 15317

724-230-4900


http://www.loftconferences.com/

GPC-ANPD Conference Sponsors

Please Join Us!

We are excited to invite you to attend/sponsor our upcoming annual conference hosted by the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter - Association of Nursing Professional Development. This event offers a unique opportunity for your company to enhance brand recognition, directly engage with nursing professionals, showcase your services and products, and expand your professional network. By partnering with us, you'll be at the forefront of dynamic gathering of healthcare leaders, fostering connections that can lead to long-lasting business relationships and increased visibility within the nursing community.

Interested in Sponsoring?

Visit the Conference Exhibitor page for more information.

Exhibitor Prospectus           Register to Exhibit

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

               

               

      

    

2025 Conference Planning Committee

This event wouldn't be possible without the GPC-ANPD Conference Planning Committee!  Thank you to our dedicated members for the work they have done throughout the year to make our conference a success.

  • Chair: Sarah Claus
  • Co-chair: Amber Smith
  • Kim Boulanger
  • Kim Brooks
  • Tiffany Conlin
  • Meg Donovan
  • Sandi Faber
  • Michele Prior
  • Sheri Walker
  • Keira Washlack
  • Robin Weaver
  • Kendallyn White


Greater Pittsburgh Chapter Association for Nursing Professional Development

461 Cochran Road #246
Pittsburgh, PA 15228

greaterpittchapanpd@gmail.com

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