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Unless otherwise noted, faculty are from
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Eve Bosnick, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., P.N.P.-B.C.
Nurse Practitioner
Director, Adolescent Health & Wellness Center
Advocare Main Line Pediatrics
Faculty, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner Program
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Bernadette Gerardi, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Orthopedics
Barbara Picard, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Primary Care Services
Faculty, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Senior Lecturer
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Co-chair, Planning Committee
Patricia A. Rettig, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Hemostasis and Thrombosis
Center
Division of Hematology
Co-chair, Planning Committee
Antonette Silvestri, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner Manager
Division of Emergency Medicine
Faculty
Andrea R. Bailer, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse Manager
Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center
Edward Behrens, M.D.
Chief, Division of Rheumatology
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Ellen M. Coffee
Director, Billing Compliance
Office of Compliance and Privacy
Katheryn Dahlsgaard, Ph.D.
Lead Psychologist, Anxiety Behaviors Clinic (ABC)
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
and Behavioral Science
Joel A Fein, M.D., M.P.H.
Attending, Division of Emergency Medicine
Director, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Violence Prevention Initiative
Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
Mark Joffe, M.D.
Director, Community Pediatric Medicine
Attending Physician, Emergency Department
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Emily Henkelman, M.D.
Primary Care Attending Physician,
Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Kristen McLaughlin, M.S.N., R.N., C.R.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Division of Orthopedics
Assistant Clinical Professor, Drexel University
College of Nursing and Health Professionals
Sarah Smathers, M.P.H., C.I.C.
Manager, Infection Control and Prevention
Margaret Souders, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Assistant Professor of Human Genetics
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Effective Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
Guest Faculty
India Azzinaro, B.S.W.
Intimate Partner Violence Specialist
Lutheran Settlement House
Bilingual Domestic Partner Violence Program
April 30 – May 1, 2015
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D.
CEO, National Nursing Centers Consortium
CSO, Public Health Management Corporation
James Treat M.D.
Fellowship Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology
The Union League
of Philadelphia
www.chop.edu/cme
Philadelphia, Pa.
Amanda Holdridge, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.P.-P.C.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Healthy Weight Clinic
Kay Kurbjun, M.S.N., R.N., P.C.N.S.-B.C.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hematology and General Pediatrics, 5 East
Terry Lipman, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.
Nurse Practitioner, Division of Endocrinology
Assistant Dean for Community Engagement
Miriam Stirl Endowed Term Professor of Nutrition
Professor of Nursing of Children
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Steve Ludwig, M.D.
Senior Attending Physician
Professor of Pediatrics
Carrie Malavolta, M.S.N., C.P.N.P-A.C.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Division of Neurology
Department of Pediatrics
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Eileen W. Bookbinder, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Emergency Medicine
Kimberly Wright Cover, M.S., L.P.C., R.D.,
C.S.S.D., L.D.N.
Licensed Professional Counsellor
Registered Dietician Certified Specialist in
Sports Dietetics
The Sports Medicine Center
Continuing Medical Education Department
Planning Committee
Advancing Pediatric Healthcare:
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Course Faculty
16th Annual Advanced Practice Nurse Conference
www.chop.edu/cme
Course Information
2015 marks the 16th anniversary of The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia Annual Advanced
Practice Nurse Conference. The conference
course will explore timely professional topics
and state of the art clinical care of children and
adolescents with complex medical and behavior
issues. Opportunities for professional networking
will augment the didactic component of the
sessions. The conference is targeted to advanced
practice nurses in primary care and acute/chronic
specialties. Nursing and pharmacology CEUs will
be provided by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
Keynote Speaker
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D., is the leader
of several national movements aimed at promoting
the role of advanced practice nurses in healthcare
today. She is the CEO of the National Nursing
Centers Consortium, a non-profit organization
supporting the growth and development of over
250 nurse-managed health centers, and serving
more than 3.5 million across the country in
urban and rural locations. She holds multiple
leadership positions including Executive Director
of Convenient Care Association, the trade group
for 2,000 retail clinics serving more than 30
million, and Chief Strategy Officer for Public
Health Management Corporation, where she
oversees several public health initiatives. Working
both locally and globally, she is a celebrated
renowned speaker, publisher, executive, advocate
and award recipient. Hansen-Turton is described
as an effective change agent, systems-thinker, and
effective health policy advocate. We are fortunate
to welcome her as our keynote speaker in 2015!
Course Objectives
At the end of the conference the learner will:
•Articulate understanding of the role of an
Advanced Practice Nurse in today’s dynamic
healthcare environment
•Describe clinical manifestations and diagnostic
evidence for common and uncommon pediatric
conditions
•Implement evidence-based strategies for
comprehensive care of children in your
practice setting
•Describe the health implications of societal
violence and identify interventions to mitigate
its effects
•Implement strategies to identify and reduce
anxiety in the pediatric and adolescent population
Nursing Accreditation
This activity has been submitted to the PA
State Nurses Association for approval to award
contact hours. The PA State Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Registration Information
Attendees may register by mail, fax or online.
Please see the registration form for the mailing
address, fax number and Web address.
Preregistration is required; the registration
deadline is Friday, April 17, 2015. Payment must
accompany the registration form for it to be
processed. Once registration has been processed,
a confirmation letter will be mailed. If you have
any questions about this conference, please call
215-590-5263.
PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not complete
if you do not receive a confirmation letter. If you do
not receive confirmation within 10 days of sending
your registration, please contact the Continuing
Medical Education Department at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia at 215-590-5263.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfast,
breaks, lunch, reception and program materials.
Full conference$325
Student rate (full course only)
$250
One day$199
Meeting Location
The conference will be held April 30 and May 1,
2015, at the Union League of Philadelphia located
on Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City.
The Union League is just 20 minutes from the
Philadelphia International Airport and within
walking distance of exclusive shopping, world-class
restaurants, art museums and historical sites.
The Union League of Philadelphia is one of the
nation’s most historic private clubs. The league was
founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support
policies of President Abraham Lincoln during the
Civil War. It has hosted U.S. presidents, heads
of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting
dignitaries from around the globe. It has evolved
over time to become one of the most respected
institutions in the country, overwhelmingly
rich in history and tradition. The classic French
renaissance-styled League House, which occupies
an entire city block in the center of Philadelphia’s
commerce and cultural district, is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places.
Dress Code at the Union League
Dress Code at The Union League is business casual,
which is defined as a collared shirt and slacks for men and
appropriate attire for women. Jeans, other denim wear,
athletic attire, T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps, or sneakers
are not permitted in the Union League. Thank you.
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-563-6500 • www.unionleague.org
Hotel Accommodations
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has
reserved a block of rooms with reduced rates
at The Inn at the League, 1450 Sansom St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215-587-5570).
The Inn at the League has recently renovated,
four-diamond quality hotel rooms and suites in the
same building as the conference site. The group
rates are $209 single and double occupancy plus
a 7 percent room tax. Participants are required to
make their own hotel reservations by calling the
Inn directly at 215-587-5570. The special room
rate will be available until Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
After that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves
the right to cancel or postpone any conference
due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event
of cancellation or postponement, The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia will refund registration
fees, but is not responsible for any related costs,
charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation charges assessed by hotels, airlines or
travel agencies.
In order to process refunds, cancellations must be
received in writing by Friday, April 17, 2015.
Refunds will be issued for the amount of
registration minus a $40 administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued thereafter.
Services for People with Disabilities
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. If
arrangements are required for an individual with
special needs to attend this meeting, please contact
the CME Department at 215-590-5263 at least
two weeks in advance so that we may provide
better service to you during the conference.
Registration
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
8 a.m. Opening Comments
8:15 a.m. Keynote Address
Global Trends in Nurse-led Care
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D.
9:15 a.m. Rheumatology in Primary Care:
Clinical Decision Making in Your
Practice
Edward Behrens, M.D.
10:15 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits
8:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. Anatomy of Sleep: Newborn to Teenager
Margaret Souders, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
10:30 a.m.
Violence Screening in Primary Care:
A Panel Discussion —
­ Pearls of Risk
Assessment and Counseling
Joel A Fein, M.D., M.P.H.
Andrea R. Bailer, M.S.N.,C.R.N.P.
India Azzinaro, B.S.W.
10:30 a.m. Kawasaki Disease
Steve Ludwig, M.D.
11:30 a.m. Skyrocketing Incidence of Type 1
Diabetes in Young Children in
Philadelphia
Terry Lipman, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.
12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m. Breakout Session I
A.Newborn Screening Update for the
Primary Care Office
Emily Henkelman, M.D.
B.APNs in the “Win to Lose” Role:
Effective Strategies for Weight
Management in the Pediatric
Population
Amanda Holdridge, M.S.N., R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-P.C.
C.Making Headaches Less Painful
Carrie Malavolta, M.S.N.,R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-A.C.
2:45 p.m.
Infection Prevention and Control
Without Borders: Ebola, Measles
and More
Sarah Smathers, M.P.H., C.I.C.
3:45 p.m. Break and Exhibits
4 p.m. The ABCs of ZZZs
Katheryn Dahlsgaard ,Ph.D.
5 p.m. Networking Wine and Cheese Reception
Approach to Fevers
Mark Joffe, M.D.
Break/Visit Exhibits
11:45 a.m. What’s New in Pediatric Dermatology?
James Treat, M.D.
12:45 p.m. Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m. Breakout Session II
A.Updates on Billing
Ellen M. Coffee
B.Common Sports Injuries: Recipes
for Rehab
Kristen McLaughlin, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
C. Immune ThrombocytoPenia (ITP)
Update
Kay Kurbjun, M.S.N., R.N.,
P.C.N.S.-B.C.
16th Annual Advanced Practice Nurse Conference
Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, 2015
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2015
Name _________________________________________________________
Credentials _____________________________________________________
* Home Address ___________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ______ ZIP ______________
Phone ____________________________ Fax __________________________
* Email __________________________________________________________
*Required field
Conference Registration Fee
Full course ..................................................................................................... $325
Student (full course only)............................................................................... $250
One day......................................................................................................... $199
(Please indicate which day: q Thursday q Friday)
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will be accepted for credit card payments only.
Breakout Sessions – Please choose one for each session.
Breakout Session I
___ A
___ B
___ C
Breakout Session II
___ A
___ B
___ C
Method of Payment
q Personal check
q Institutional check
2:50 p.m. The Brain Science Behind Exercise
Process Addictions: Treatment Strategies for Eating and Exercise
Disturbances
Kimberly Wright Cover, M.S., L.P.C.,
R.D., C.S.S.D., L.D.N.
q MasterCard
q American Express
3:50 p.m. Adjourn
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q VISA
q Discover
Credit Card # ___________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______________________________________________________
Ms. Micah Holliday, Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-590-5CME • Fax 215-590-4342 • hollidaydm@email.chop.edu
Cover photo courtesy of Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Register online at www.chop.edu/cme
Course Overview
Program
Course Information
2015 marks the 16th anniversary of The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia Annual Advanced
Practice Nurse Conference. The conference
course will explore timely professional topics
and state of the art clinical care of children and
adolescents with complex medical and behavior
issues. Opportunities for professional networking
will augment the didactic component of the
sessions. The conference is targeted to advanced
practice nurses in primary care and acute/chronic
specialties. Nursing and pharmacology CEUs will
be provided by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
Keynote Speaker
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D., is the leader
of several national movements aimed at promoting
the role of advanced practice nurses in healthcare
today. She is the CEO of the National Nursing
Centers Consortium, a non-profit organization
supporting the growth and development of over
250 nurse-managed health centers, and serving
more than 3.5 million across the country in
urban and rural locations. She holds multiple
leadership positions including Executive Director
of Convenient Care Association, the trade group
for 2,000 retail clinics serving more than 30
million, and Chief Strategy Officer for Public
Health Management Corporation, where she
oversees several public health initiatives. Working
both locally and globally, she is a celebrated
renowned speaker, publisher, executive, advocate
and award recipient. Hansen-Turton is described
as an effective change agent, systems-thinker, and
effective health policy advocate. We are fortunate
to welcome her as our keynote speaker in 2015!
Course Objectives
At the end of the conference the learner will:
•Articulate understanding of the role of an
Advanced Practice Nurse in today’s dynamic
healthcare environment
•Describe clinical manifestations and diagnostic
evidence for common and uncommon pediatric
conditions
•Implement evidence-based strategies for
comprehensive care of children in your
practice setting
•Describe the health implications of societal
violence and identify interventions to mitigate
its effects
•Implement strategies to identify and reduce
anxiety in the pediatric and adolescent population
Nursing Accreditation
This activity has been submitted to the PA
State Nurses Association for approval to award
contact hours. The PA State Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Registration Information
Attendees may register by mail, fax or online.
Please see the registration form for the mailing
address, fax number and Web address.
Preregistration is required; the registration
deadline is Friday, April 17, 2015. Payment must
accompany the registration form for it to be
processed. Once registration has been processed,
a confirmation letter will be mailed. If you have
any questions about this conference, please call
215-590-5263.
PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not complete
if you do not receive a confirmation letter. If you do
not receive confirmation within 10 days of sending
your registration, please contact the Continuing
Medical Education Department at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia at 215-590-5263.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfast,
breaks, lunch, reception and program materials.
Full conference$325
Student rate (full course only)
$250
One day$199
Meeting Location
The conference will be held April 30 and May 1,
2015, at the Union League of Philadelphia located
on Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City.
The Union League is just 20 minutes from the
Philadelphia International Airport and within
walking distance of exclusive shopping, world-class
restaurants, art museums and historical sites.
The Union League of Philadelphia is one of the
nation’s most historic private clubs. The league was
founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support
policies of President Abraham Lincoln during the
Civil War. It has hosted U.S. presidents, heads
of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting
dignitaries from around the globe. It has evolved
over time to become one of the most respected
institutions in the country, overwhelmingly
rich in history and tradition. The classic French
renaissance-styled League House, which occupies
an entire city block in the center of Philadelphia’s
commerce and cultural district, is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places.
Dress Code at the Union League
Dress Code at The Union League is business casual,
which is defined as a collared shirt and slacks for men and
appropriate attire for women. Jeans, other denim wear,
athletic attire, T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps, or sneakers
are not permitted in the Union League. Thank you.
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-563-6500 • www.unionleague.org
Hotel Accommodations
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has
reserved a block of rooms with reduced rates
at The Inn at the League, 1450 Sansom St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215-587-5570).
The Inn at the League has recently renovated,
four-diamond quality hotel rooms and suites in the
same building as the conference site. The group
rates are $209 single and double occupancy plus
a 7 percent room tax. Participants are required to
make their own hotel reservations by calling the
Inn directly at 215-587-5570. The special room
rate will be available until Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
After that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves
the right to cancel or postpone any conference
due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event
of cancellation or postponement, The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia will refund registration
fees, but is not responsible for any related costs,
charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation charges assessed by hotels, airlines or
travel agencies.
In order to process refunds, cancellations must be
received in writing by Friday, April 17, 2015.
Refunds will be issued for the amount of
registration minus a $40 administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued thereafter.
Services for People with Disabilities
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. If
arrangements are required for an individual with
special needs to attend this meeting, please contact
the CME Department at 215-590-5263 at least
two weeks in advance so that we may provide
better service to you during the conference.
Registration
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
8 a.m. Opening Comments
8:15 a.m. Keynote Address
Global Trends in Nurse-led Care
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D.
9:15 a.m. Rheumatology in Primary Care:
Clinical Decision Making in Your
Practice
Edward Behrens, M.D.
10:15 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits
8:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. Anatomy of Sleep: Newborn to Teenager
Margaret Souders, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
10:30 a.m.
Violence Screening in Primary Care:
A Panel Discussion —
­ Pearls of Risk
Assessment and Counseling
Joel A Fein, M.D., M.P.H.
Andrea R. Bailer, M.S.N.,C.R.N.P.
India Azzinaro, B.S.W.
10:30 a.m. Kawasaki Disease
Steve Ludwig, M.D.
11:30 a.m. Skyrocketing Incidence of Type 1
Diabetes in Young Children in
Philadelphia
Terry Lipman, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.
12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m. Breakout Session I
A.Newborn Screening Update for the
Primary Care Office
Emily Henkelman, M.D.
B.APNs in the “Win to Lose” Role:
Effective Strategies for Weight
Management in the Pediatric
Population
Amanda Holdridge, M.S.N., R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-P.C.
C.Making Headaches Less Painful
Carrie Malavolta, M.S.N.,R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-A.C.
2:45 p.m.
Infection Prevention and Control
Without Borders: Ebola, Measles
and More
Sarah Smathers, M.P.H., C.I.C.
3:45 p.m. Break and Exhibits
4 p.m. The ABCs of ZZZs
Katheryn Dahlsgaard ,Ph.D.
5 p.m. Networking Wine and Cheese Reception
Approach to Fevers
Mark Joffe, M.D.
Break/Visit Exhibits
11:45 a.m. What’s New in Pediatric Dermatology?
James Treat, M.D.
12:45 p.m. Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m. Breakout Session II
A.Updates on Billing
Ellen M. Coffee
B.Common Sports Injuries: Recipes
for Rehab
Kristen McLaughlin, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
C. Immune ThrombocytoPenia (ITP)
Update
Kay Kurbjun, M.S.N., R.N.,
P.C.N.S.-B.C.
16th Annual Advanced Practice Nurse Conference
Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, 2015
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2015
Name _________________________________________________________
Credentials _____________________________________________________
* Home Address ___________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ______ ZIP ______________
Phone ____________________________ Fax __________________________
* Email __________________________________________________________
*Required field
Conference Registration Fee
Full course ..................................................................................................... $325
Student (full course only)............................................................................... $250
One day......................................................................................................... $199
(Please indicate which day: q Thursday q Friday)
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will be accepted for credit card payments only.
Breakout Sessions – Please choose one for each session.
Breakout Session I
___ A
___ B
___ C
Breakout Session II
___ A
___ B
___ C
Method of Payment
q Personal check
q Institutional check
2:50 p.m. The Brain Science Behind Exercise
Process Addictions: Treatment Strategies for Eating and Exercise
Disturbances
Kimberly Wright Cover, M.S., L.P.C.,
R.D., C.S.S.D., L.D.N.
q MasterCard
q American Express
3:50 p.m. Adjourn
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q VISA
q Discover
Credit Card # ___________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______________________________________________________
Ms. Micah Holliday, Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-590-5CME • Fax 215-590-4342 • hollidaydm@email.chop.edu
Cover photo courtesy of Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Register online at www.chop.edu/cme
Course Overview
Program
Course Information
2015 marks the 16th anniversary of The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia Annual Advanced
Practice Nurse Conference. The conference
course will explore timely professional topics
and state of the art clinical care of children and
adolescents with complex medical and behavior
issues. Opportunities for professional networking
will augment the didactic component of the
sessions. The conference is targeted to advanced
practice nurses in primary care and acute/chronic
specialties. Nursing and pharmacology CEUs will
be provided by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
Keynote Speaker
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D., is the leader
of several national movements aimed at promoting
the role of advanced practice nurses in healthcare
today. She is the CEO of the National Nursing
Centers Consortium, a non-profit organization
supporting the growth and development of over
250 nurse-managed health centers, and serving
more than 3.5 million across the country in
urban and rural locations. She holds multiple
leadership positions including Executive Director
of Convenient Care Association, the trade group
for 2,000 retail clinics serving more than 30
million, and Chief Strategy Officer for Public
Health Management Corporation, where she
oversees several public health initiatives. Working
both locally and globally, she is a celebrated
renowned speaker, publisher, executive, advocate
and award recipient. Hansen-Turton is described
as an effective change agent, systems-thinker, and
effective health policy advocate. We are fortunate
to welcome her as our keynote speaker in 2015!
Course Objectives
At the end of the conference the learner will:
•Describe the health implications of societal
violence and identify interventions to mitigate
its effects
•Implement strategies to identify and reduce
anxiety in the pediatric and adolescent population
Nursing Accreditation
This activity has been submitted to the PA
State Nurses Association for approval to award
contact hours. The PA State Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Registration Information
Attendees may register by mail, fax or online.
Please see the registration form for the mailing
address, fax number and Web address.
Preregistration is required; the registration
deadline is Friday, April 17, 2015. Payment must
accompany the registration form for it to be
processed. Once registration has been processed,
a confirmation letter will be mailed. If you have
any questions about this conference, please call
215-590-5263.
PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not complete
if you do not receive a confirmation letter. If you do
not receive confirmation within 10 days of sending
your registration, please contact the Continuing
Medical Education Department at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia at 215-590-5263.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfast,
breaks, lunch, reception and program materials.
Full conference
$325
Student rate (full course only)
$250
One day
$199
Meeting Location
The conference will be held April 30 and May 1,
2015, at the Union League of Philadelphia located
on Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City.
The Union League is just 20 minutes from the
Philadelphia International Airport and within
walking distance of exclusive shopping, world-class
restaurants, art museums and historical sites.
The Union League of Philadelphia is one of the
nation’s most historic private clubs. The league was
founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support
policies of President Abraham Lincoln during the
Civil War. It has hosted U.S. presidents, heads
of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting
dignitaries from around the globe. It has evolved
over time to become one of the most respected
institutions in the country, overwhelmingly
rich in history and tradition. The classic French
renaissance-styled League House, which occupies
an entire city block in the center of Philadelphia’s
commerce and cultural district, is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places.
Dress Code at the Union League
Dress Code at The Union League is business casual,
which is defined as a collared shirt and slacks for men and
appropriate attire for women. Jeans, other denim wear,
athletic attire, T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps, or sneakers
are not permitted in the Union League. Thank you.
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-563-6500 • www.unionleague.org
Hotel Accommodations
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has
reserved a block of rooms with reduced rates
at The Inn at the League, 1450 Sansom St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215-587-5570).
The Inn at the League has recently renovated,
four-diamond quality hotel rooms and suites in the
same building as the conference site. The group
rates are $209 single and double occupancy plus
a 7 percent room tax. Participants are required to
make their own hotel reservations by calling the
Inn directly at 215-587-5570. The special room
rate will be available until Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
After that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves
the right to cancel or postpone any conference
due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event
of cancellation or postponement, The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia will refund registration
fees, but is not responsible for any related costs,
charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation charges assessed by hotels, airlines or
travel agencies.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
8 a.m.
Opening Comments
8:15 a.m.
Keynote Address
Global Trends in Nurse-led Care
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D.
8:15 a.m.
Anatomy of Sleep: Newborn to Teenager
Margaret Souders, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
9:15 a.m.
Rheumatology in Primary Care:
Clinical Decision Making in Your
Practice
Edward Behrens, M.D.
9:15 a.m.
Approach to Fevers
Mark Joffe, M.D.
10:15 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits
10:30 a.m. Kawasaki Disease
Steve Ludwig, M.D.
11:30 a.m. Skyrocketing Incidence of Type 1
Diabetes in Young Children in
Philadelphia
Terry Lipman, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.
12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m.
In order to process refunds, cancellations must be
received in writing by Friday, April 17, 2015.
Refunds will be issued for the amount of
registration minus a $40 administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued thereafter.
C.Making Headaches Less Painful
Carrie Malavolta, M.S.N.,R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-A.C.
2:45 p.m.
•Articulate understanding of the role of an
Advanced Practice Nurse in today’s dynamic
healthcare environment
•Describe clinical manifestations and diagnostic
evidence for common and uncommon pediatric
conditions
•Implement evidence-based strategies for
comprehensive care of children in your
practice setting
Breakout Session I
A.Newborn Screening Update for the
Primary Care Office
Emily Henkelman, M.D.
10:15 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits
10:30 a.m. Violence Screening in Primary Care:
A Panel Discussion— Pearls of Risk
Assessment and Counseling
Joel A Fein, M.D., M.P.H.
Andrea R. Bailer, M.S.N.,C.R.N.P.
India Azzinaro, B.S.W.
11:45 a.m. What’s New in Pediatric Dermatology?
James Treat, M.D.
12:45 p.m. Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m.
Infection Prevention and Control
Without Borders: Ebola, Measles
and More
Sarah Smathers, M.P.H., C.I.C.
3:45 p.m.
Break and Exhibits
4 p.m.
The ABCs of ZZZs
Katheryn Dahlsgaard ,Ph.D.
5 p.m.
Networking Wine and Cheese Reception
Breakout Session II
A.Updates on Billing
Ellen M. Coffee
B.Common Sports Injuries: Recipes
for Rehab
Kristen McLaughlin, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
B.APNs in the “Win to Lose” Role:
Effective Strategies for Weight
Management in the Pediatric
Population
Amanda Holdridge, M.S.N., R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-P.C.
Services for People with Disabilities
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. If
arrangements are required for an individual with
special needs to attend this meeting, please contact
the CME Department at 215-590-5263 at least
two weeks in advance so that we may provide
better service to you during the conference.
Registration
C. Immune ThrombocytoPenia (ITP)
Update
Kay Kurbjun, M.S.N., R.N.,
P.C.N.S.-B.C.
2:50 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
The Brain Science Behind Exercise
Process Addictions: Treatment Strategies for Eating and Exercise
Disturbances
Kimberly Wright Cover, M.S., L.P.C.,
R.D., C.S.S.D., L.D.N.
Adjourn
16th Annual Advanced Practice Nurse Conference
Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, 2015
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2015
Name _________________________________________________________
Credentials _____________________________________________________
* Home Address ___________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ______ ZIP ______________
Phone ____________________________ Fax __________________________
* Email __________________________________________________________
*Required field
Conference Registration Fee
Full course .................................................................................................... $325
Student (full course only) .............................................................................. $250
One day ........................................................................................................ $199
(Please indicate which day: q Thursday q Friday)
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will be accepted for credit card payments only.
Breakout Sessions – Please choose one for each session.
Breakout Session I
___ A
___ B
___ C
Breakout Session II
___ A
___ B
___ C
Method of Payment
q Personal check
q Institutional check
q MasterCard
q American Express
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q VISA
q Discover
Credit Card # ___________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______________________________________________________
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
Ms. Micah Holliday, Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-590-5CME • Fax 215-590-4342 • hollidaydm@email.chop.edu
Cover photo courtesy of Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Register online at www.chop.edu/cme
Course Overview
Program
Course Information
2015 marks the 16th anniversary of The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia Annual Advanced
Practice Nurse Conference. The conference
course will explore timely professional topics
and state of the art clinical care of children and
adolescents with complex medical and behavior
issues. Opportunities for professional networking
will augment the didactic component of the
sessions. The conference is targeted to advanced
practice nurses in primary care and acute/chronic
specialties. Nursing and pharmacology CEUs will
be provided by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
Keynote Speaker
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D., is the leader
of several national movements aimed at promoting
the role of advanced practice nurses in healthcare
today. She is the CEO of the National Nursing
Centers Consortium, a non-profit organization
supporting the growth and development of over
250 nurse-managed health centers, and serving
more than 3.5 million across the country in
urban and rural locations. She holds multiple
leadership positions including Executive Director
of Convenient Care Association, the trade group
for 2,000 retail clinics serving more than 30
million, and Chief Strategy Officer for Public
Health Management Corporation, where she
oversees several public health initiatives. Working
both locally and globally, she is a celebrated
renowned speaker, publisher, executive, advocate
and award recipient. Hansen-Turton is described
as an effective change agent, systems-thinker, and
effective health policy advocate. We are fortunate
to welcome her as our keynote speaker in 2015!
Course Objectives
At the end of the conference the learner will:
• Describe the health implications of societal
violence and identify interventions to mitigate
its effects
• Implement strategies to identify and reduce
anxiety in the pediatric and adolescent population
Nursing Accreditation
This activity has been submitted to the PA
State Nurses Association for approval to award
contact hours. The PA State Nurses Association is
accredited as an approver of continuing nursing
education by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Registration Information
Attendees may register by mail, fax or online.
Please see the registration form for the mailing
address, fax number and Web address.
Preregistration is required; the registration
deadline is Friday, April 17, 2015. Payment must
accompany the registration form for it to be
processed. Once registration has been processed,
a confirmation letter will be mailed. If you have
any questions about this conference, please call
215-590-5263.
PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not complete
if you do not receive a confirmation letter. If you do
not receive confirmation within 10 days of sending
your registration, please contact the Continuing
Medical Education Department at The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia at 215-590-5263.
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes continental breakfast,
breaks, lunch, reception and program materials.
Full conference
$325
Student rate (full course only)
$250
One day
$199
Meeting Location
The conference will be held April 30 and May 1,
2015, at the Union League of Philadelphia located
on Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City.
The Union League is just 20 minutes from the
Philadelphia International Airport and within
walking distance of exclusive shopping, world-class
restaurants, art museums and historical sites.
The Union League of Philadelphia is one of the
nation’s most historic private clubs. The league was
founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support
policies of President Abraham Lincoln during the
Civil War. It has hosted U.S. presidents, heads
of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting
dignitaries from around the globe. It has evolved
over time to become one of the most respected
institutions in the country, overwhelmingly
rich in history and tradition. The classic French
renaissance-styled League House, which occupies
an entire city block in the center of Philadelphia’s
commerce and cultural district, is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places.
Dress Code at the Union League
Dress Code at The Union League is business casual,
which is defined as a collared shirt and slacks for men and
appropriate attire for women. Jeans, other denim wear,
athletic attire, T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps, or sneakers
are not permitted in the Union League. Thank you.
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 S. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-563-6500 • www.unionleague.org
Hotel Accommodations
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has
reserved a block of rooms with reduced rates
at The Inn at the League, 1450 Sansom St.,
Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215-587-5570).
The Inn at the League has recently renovated,
four-diamond quality hotel rooms and suites in the
same building as the conference site. The group
rates are $209 single and double occupancy plus
a 7 percent room tax. Participants are required to
make their own hotel reservations by calling the
Inn directly at 215-587-5570. The special room
rate will be available until Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
After that date, reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate availability basis.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reserves
the right to cancel or postpone any conference
due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event
of cancellation or postponement, The Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia will refund registration
fees, but is not responsible for any related costs,
charges or expenses to participants, including
cancellation charges assessed by hotels, airlines or
travel agencies.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
7:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
8 a.m.
Opening Comments
8:15 a.m.
Keynote Address
Global Trends in Nurse-led Care
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D.
8:15 a.m.
Anatomy of Sleep: Newborn to Teenager
Margaret Souders, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
9:15 a.m.
Rheumatology in Primary Care:
Clinical Decision Making in Your
Practice
Edward Behrens, M.D.
9:15 a.m.
Approach to Fevers
Mark Joffe, M.D.
10:15 a.m.
Break/Visit Exhibits
10:30 a.m.
Kawasaki Disease
Steve Ludwig, M.D.
11:30 a.m.
Skyrocketing Incidence of Type 1
Diabetes in Young Children in
Philadelphia
Terry Lipman, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.
12:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m.
Breakout Session I
A. Newborn Screening Update for the
Primary Care Office
Emily Henkelman, M.D.
In order to process refunds, cancellations must be
received in writing by Friday, April 17, 2015.
Refunds will be issued for the amount of
registration minus a $40 administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued thereafter.
C.Making Headaches Less Painful
Carrie Malavolta, M.S.N.,R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-A.C.
2:45 p.m.
• Articulate understanding of the role of an
Advanced Practice Nurse in today’s dynamic
healthcare environment
• Describe clinical manifestations and diagnostic
evidence for common and uncommon pediatric
conditions
• Implement evidence-based strategies for
comprehensive care of children in your
practice setting
10:15 a.m. Break/Visit Exhibits
10:30 a.m.
Infection Prevention and Control
Without Borders: Ebola, Measles
and More
Sarah Smathers, M.P.H., C.I.C.
3:45 p.m.
Break and Exhibits
4 p.m.
The ABCs of ZZZs
Katheryn Dahlsgaard ,Ph.D.
5 p.m.
Networking Wine and Cheese Reception
Violence Screening in Primary Care:
A Panel Discussion — Pearls of Risk
Assessment and Counseling
Joel A Fein, M.D., M.P.H.
Andrea R. Bailer, M.S.N.,C.R.N.P.
India Azzinaro, B.S.W.
11:45 a.m.
What’s New in Pediatric Dermatology?
James Treat, M.D.
12:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch and Visit Exhibits
1:45 p.m.
Breakout Session II
A. Updates on Billing
Ellen M. Coffee
B.Common Sports Injuries: Recipes
for Rehab
Kristen McLaughlin, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
B.APNs in the “Win to Lose” Role:
Effective Strategies for Weight
Management in the Pediatric
Population
Amanda Holdridge, M.S.N., R.N.,
C.P.N.P.-P.C.
Services for People with Disabilities
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. If
arrangements are required for an individual with
special needs to attend this meeting, please contact
the CME Department at 215-590-5263 at least
two weeks in advance so that we may provide
better service to you during the conference.
Registration
C. Immune ThrombocytoPenia (ITP)
Update
Kay Kurbjun, M.S.N., R.N.,
P.C.N.S.-B.C.
2:50 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
16th Annual Advanced Practice Nurse Conference
Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, 2015
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2015
Name _________________________________________________________
Credentials _____________________________________________________
* Home Address ___________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ______ ZIP ______________
Phone ____________________________ Fax __________________________
* Email __________________________________________________________
*Required field
Conference Registration Fee
Full course ..................................................................................................... $325
Student (full course only)............................................................................... $250
One day......................................................................................................... $199
(Please indicate which day: q Thursday q Friday)
Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.
Faxed registrations will be accepted for credit card payments only.
Breakout Sessions – Please choose one for each session.
Breakout Session I
___ A
___ B
___ C
Breakout Session II
___ A
___ B
___ C
Method of Payment
q Personal check
q Institutional check
The Brain Science Behind Exercise
Process Addictions: Treatment
Strategies for Eating and Exercise
Disturbances
Kimberly Wright Cover, M.S., L.P.C.,
R.D., C.S.S.D., L.D.N.
q MasterCard
q American Express
Adjourn
Mail/fax the completed registration form and payment to:
(Please make check payable to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.)
q VISA
q Discover
Credit Card # ___________________________________________________
Exp. Date ______________________________________________________
Ms. Micah Holliday, Continuing Medical Education Department
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard • Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-590-5CME • Fax 215-590-4342 • hollidaydm@email.chop.edu
Cover photo courtesy of Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
©2015 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, All Rights Reserved. 15CME0003/8.3M/01-15
Register online at www.chop.edu/cme
Course Overview
Program
Unless otherwise noted, faculty are from
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Eve Bosnick, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., P.N.P.-B.C.
Nurse Practitioner
Director, Adolescent Health & Wellness Center
Advocare Main Line Pediatrics
Faculty, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner Program
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Bernadette Gerardi, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Orthopedics
Barbara Picard, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Primary Care Services
Faculty, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Senior Lecturer
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Co-chair, Planning Committee
Patricia A. Rettig, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Hemostasis and Thrombosis
Center
Division of Hematology
Co-chair, Planning Committee
Antonette Silvestri, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner Manager
Division of Emergency Medicine
Faculty
Andrea R. Bailer, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse Manager
Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center
Edward Behrens, M.D.
Chief, Division of Rheumatology
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Ellen M. Coffee
Director, Billing Compliance
Office of Compliance and Privacy
Katheryn Dahlsgaard, Ph.D.
Lead Psychologist, Anxiety Behaviors Clinic (ABC)
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
and Behavioral Science
Joel A Fein, M.D., M.P.H.
Attending, Division of Emergency Medicine
Director, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Violence Prevention Initiative
Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
Mark Joffe, M.D.
Director, Community Pediatric Medicine
Attending Physician, Emergency Department
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Emily Henkelman, M.D.
Primary Care Attending Physician,
Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Kristen McLaughlin, M.S.N., R.N., C.R.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Division of Orthopedics
Assistant Clinical Professor, Drexel University
College of Nursing and Health Professionals
Sarah Smathers, M.P.H., C.I.C.
Manager, Infection Control and Prevention
Margaret Souders, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Assistant Professor of Human Genetics
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Effective Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
Guest Faculty
India Azzinaro, B.S.W.
Intimate Partner Violence Specialist
Lutheran Settlement House
Bilingual Domestic Partner Violence Program
April 30 – May 1, 2015
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D.
CEO, National Nursing Centers Consortium
CSO, Public Health Management Corporation
James Treat M.D.
Fellowship Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology
The Union League
of Philadelphia
www.chop.edu/cme
Philadelphia, Pa.
Amanda Holdridge, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.P.-P.C.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Healthy Weight Clinic
Kay Kurbjun, M.S.N., R.N., P.C.N.S.-B.C.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hematology and General Pediatrics, 5 East
Terry Lipman, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.
Nurse Practitioner, Division of Endocrinology
Assistant Dean for Community Engagement
Miriam Stirl Endowed Term Professor of Nutrition
Professor of Nursing of Children
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Steve Ludwig, M.D.
Senior Attending Physician
Professor of Pediatrics
Carrie Malavolta, M.S.N., C.P.N.P-A.C.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Division of Neurology
Department of Pediatrics
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Eileen W. Bookbinder, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Emergency Medicine
Kimberly Wright Cover, M.S., L.P.C., R.D.,
C.S.S.D., L.D.N.
Licensed Professional Counsellor
Registered Dietician Certified Specialist in
Sports Dietetics
The Sports Medicine Center
Continuing Medical Education Department
Planning Committee
Advancing Pediatric Healthcare:
©2015 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, All Rights Reserved. • 15CME0003/8.3M/01-15
Course Faculty
16th Annual Advanced Practice Nurse Conference
www.chop.edu/cme
Unless otherwise noted, faculty are from
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Eve Bosnick, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., P.N.P.-B.C.
Nurse Practitioner
Director, Adolescent Health & Wellness Center
Advocare Main Line Pediatrics
Faculty, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner Program
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Bernadette Gerardi, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Orthopedics
Barbara Picard, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Primary Care Services
Faculty, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Senior Lecturer
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Co-chair, Planning Committee
Patricia A. Rettig, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Hemostasis and Thrombosis
Center
Division of Hematology
Co-chair, Planning Committee
Antonette Silvestri, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner Manager
Division of Emergency Medicine
Faculty
Andrea R. Bailer, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse Manager
Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center
Edward Behrens, M.D.
Chief, Division of Rheumatology
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Ellen M. Coffee
Director, Billing Compliance
Office of Compliance and Privacy
Katheryn Dahlsgaard, Ph.D.
Lead Psychologist, Anxiety Behaviors Clinic (ABC)
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
and Behavioral Science
Joel A Fein, M.D., M.P.H.
Attending, Division of Emergency Medicine
Director, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Violence Prevention Initiative
Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
Mark Joffe, M.D.
Director, Community Pediatric Medicine
Attending Physician, Emergency Department
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Emily Henkelman, M.D.
Primary Care Attending Physician,
Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Kristen McLaughlin, M.S.N., R.N., C.R.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Division of Orthopedics
Assistant Clinical Professor, Drexel University
College of Nursing and Health Professionals
Sarah Smathers, M.P.H., C.I.C.
Manager, Infection Control and Prevention
Margaret Souders, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Assistant Professor of Human Genetics
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Effective Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
Guest Faculty
India Azzinaro, B.S.W.
Intimate Partner Violence Specialist
Lutheran Settlement House
Bilingual Domestic Partner Violence Program
April 30 – May 1, 2015
Tine Hansen-Turton, M.G.A., J.D.
CEO, National Nursing Centers Consortium
CSO, Public Health Management Corporation
James Treat M.D.
Fellowship Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology
The Union League
of Philadelphia
www.chop.edu/cme
Philadelphia, Pa.
Amanda Holdridge, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.P.-P.C.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Healthy Weight Clinic
Kay Kurbjun, M.S.N., R.N., P.C.N.S.-B.C.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hematology and General Pediatrics, 5 East
Terry Lipman, Ph.D., C.R.N.P., F.A.A.N.
Nurse Practitioner, Division of Endocrinology
Assistant Dean for Community Engagement
Miriam Stirl Endowed Term Professor of Nutrition
Professor of Nursing of Children
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Steve Ludwig, M.D.
Senior Attending Physician
Professor of Pediatrics
Carrie Malavolta, M.S.N., C.P.N.P-A.C.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Division of Neurology
Department of Pediatrics
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Eileen W. Bookbinder, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Division of Emergency Medicine
Kimberly Wright Cover, M.S., L.P.C., R.D.,
C.S.S.D., L.D.N.
Licensed Professional Counsellor
Registered Dietician Certified Specialist in
Sports Dietetics
The Sports Medicine Center
Continuing Medical Education Department
Planning Committee
Advancing Pediatric Healthcare:
©2015 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, All Rights Reserved. • 15CME0003/8.3M/01-15
Course Faculty
16th Annual Advanced Practice Nurse Conference
www.chop.edu/cme