Opening Ceremonies / Janel Parker Memorial Opening Session - A Nursing Renaissance: The Dawn of a New Era

• Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN, Self Employed

The Future of Nursing and Health Care

• Mary "Beth" Mancini, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAHA, FSSH, ANEF, FAAN

The IOM Future of Nursing Report and Implications for Nephrology Nursing

• Mary Schira, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, Clinical Associate Professor; Student Success Faculty, University of Texas at Arlington

A Case for Leadership Development in Nursing Practice

• Ann B. Hallock, DNP, APRN, CNP, CNN