Please note that the sessions below are current as of May 20, 2025, and is listed in Central Standard Time (local to Austin). These sessions are subject to change.
Opening Keynote Session
Thursday, Sept. 11 | 1:30-3 p.m.
I'm Not Limping, That's Swagger!
Kelsey Tanish, CSP
A two-time pediatric brain tumor and stroke survivor, the story of Kelsey’s journey back and her relationship with her nurses along the way is both remarkable and inspiring. Kelsey gives an amazing patient account while offering a unique and actionable message on gratitude and perspective. Her story is a nice reminder of what a difference nurses make in the lives of patients. Armed with her quirky sense of humor, engaging stories, and relevant message, attendees will walk away with a resilient new mindset and a fresh appreciation for the gift of work, accomplishment, and relationships we share.
General Session
Friday, Sept. 12 | 9:15-10:45 a.m.
AMSN and AACN Partnership Panel: Stronger Together — Building Bridges Between Critical Care and Medical-Surgical Nurses
Session details to come.
AMSN Founders Award
Friday, Sept. 12 | 2-3 p.m.
Evidence-based Practice and Nurse Well-being: The Dynamic Duo for Improving Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Costs
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Join Bernadette Melnyk for a comprehensive session on the current state of evidence-based practice (EBP) and nurse/clinician well-being in the U.S., highlighting their role in achieving the quintuple aim in healthcare. This session will cover the prevalence of medical errors without EBP, the impact of nurse well-being on patient care, findings from a national study on EBP competencies, and key strategies to decrease burnout and enhance well-being. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to improve clinician well-being and patient care outcomes.
AMSN Town Hall
Saturday, Sept. 13 | 3-4 p.m.
Medical-Surgical Nurses as Relational Leaders
Alissa Brown, MSN, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC, and Mark Lee, MS, BSN, RN-BC, CMSRN
Our relationships define who we are as medical-surgical nurses and as caring professionals. In this town hall, hear from our presenters on the role of medical-surgical nurses as relational leaders, leading care compassionately for patients, and our profession across a variety of contexts. Audience members will be invited to take part in dialogue on the future of medical-surgical nursing and building relationships for tomorrow.