All sessions, meals, and breaks will be held at the Wyndham Garden State College, and all times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (ET).
Conference includes the following meals/snacks:
- light refreshments during breaks
- lunch on November 14 and 15
- evening reception with hors d’oeuvres and beverages on November 14
Continental breakfast is available for hotel guests on November 15.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
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8:00–8:45 a.m. |
Conference registration |
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9:00–10:00 a.m. |
What You Need to Know – NATCEP Update Speaker: Rebecca Conway, State Coordinator, Nurse Aide Training Program, PA Department of Education Join this session to hear about state and federal updates about nurse aide programs in PA and how these changes will affect your teaching and nursing practice. |
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10:00–10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:15–11:15 a.m. |
Department of Human Services (DHS) Presentation Speaker: Tara Peffer |
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11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Simulation Presentation Speaker: TBA |
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12:30–1:30 p.m. |
Networking Lunch |
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1:30–2:30 p.m. |
Credentia Testing Tips and Techniques for Success Speaker: Brenda Scafiro |
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2:40–3:40 p.m. |
Bridging the Language Gap: Effective Instruction for ESL Speaker: Caitlyn Mitchell |
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3:50–5:00 p.m. |
Yoga and Meditation Session Speaker: TBA |
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5:30–7:30 p.m. |
Happy Hour and Participant Entertainment Workshops |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
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7:00–8:00 a.m |
Continental Breakfast (hotel guests only) |
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8:00–9:00 a.m |
Breakout Session 1 Group A: Smart Training: Using AI to Create Time Saving Resources for Nurse Aide Instructors Speaker: Victoria Huber Group B: Building Better Connections: Teaching Empathy for Improved Patient Care Speaker: Meri Beth Elder |
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9:00–9:05 a.m. |
Switch Rooms |
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9:05–10:05 a.m |
Breakout Session 2 Group A: Building Better Connections: Teaching Empathy for Improved Patient Care Speaker: Meri Beth Elder Group B: Smart Training: Using AI to Create Time Saving Resources for Nurse Aide Instructors Speaker: Victoria Huber |
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10:05–10:20 a.m |
Break |
|
10:20–11:20 a.m. |
Closing Keynote |
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11:30 a.m–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
While reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the advertised package, Penn State Conferences and Institutes reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or seminar content.