Schedule of the Day

The purpose of this event is to promote utilization of evidence-based practice and research through the dissemination of research findings and sharing of innovative ideas. Schedule for the day is listed in the agenda below. Details will be added as they become available.

Breakout Content/Virtual Links

Agenda

7:30 - 8:15 am

Registration/Poster Setup (Light Refreshments)
Fine Arts Center Lobby

8:15 - 8:45 am

Welcome/Presentation of Dahlberg Scholar Award

Fine Arts Center Main Theatre

8:45 - 9:45 am

2025 Dahlberg Scholar Keynote: Moving from Ideas to Action
Judy Pechacek, DNP, RN, CENP - Clinical Professor, University of Minnesota

Fine Arts Center Main Theatre

9:45 - 10:45 am

Poster Session (in-person only) -

10:45 - 11:45 am

BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Nursing Building

Leveraging all Levels of Expertise to Advance Practice, Education, and Research (Rm. 195)
Judy Pechacek, DNP, RN, CENP
Nursing Advocacy 101: Taking the Pulse of Lawmakers (Rm. 101)
Jennifer Shilling, BA; Gina Dennik-Champion, MSN, RN, MSHA
Research Corner (Rm 104)
Facilitated by: Michele Merten DNP, APRN, ANP-C
This session will include 10-15 minute presentations and a panel discussion time for interaction and questions.

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Lunch (included with your ticket) - Fine Arts Center Lobby
Feel free to take lunch into SIGMA presentation or find space in Outdoor Courtyard or Nursing Building Rooms 195, 196, 101 or 104.

12:15 - 1:00 pm

SIGMA 25th Anniversary Presentation and Induction Ceremony

Nursing Building - Room 196 (*note there are no contact hours offered for this session)

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Poster Presentations (in-person only) - Fine Arts Center Lobby

2:00 - 3:00 pm