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Welcome to the 2025 ANCC Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference

Memorial Hermann is proud to have several of our nurses presenting at the conference this year! You can find details about the presentations, and learn more about Memorial Hermann here.

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Memorial Hermann Health System Presentations - ANCC Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® Conference

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | NOON - 1 P.M.

M501: Silver Patients, Golden Care - Geriatric Trauma in the ED

Learn how a busy Emergency Department creatively designated a space for the care of geriatric patients, with specialized equipment, supplies and staffing models - no renovations required.

Presenters:
Maria Diaz, RN, CEN, TCRN, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Theresa Metelits, RN, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 3 - 4 P.M.

M517: Nursing Institute: A Catalyst to Redefine Nursing's Future

Discover how a large health system developed a Nursing Institute and transformed nursing through innovation and strategic partnerships. This session details the development and impact of the Nursing Institute. Attendees will gain practical strategies and actionable insights to elevate nursing and improve patient care at scale within their own organizations.

Presenters: Caitlin McVey, MBA, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, TX
Bryan Sisk, DNP, MPH, RN, NE-BC, CENP, Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, TX

NEW KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 3 - 4 P.M.

M519: Getting Back to the Basics to Improve Clinical Excellence

Rediscover fundamentals to elevate clinical excellence! Join us on a journey to revisit essential practice, foster compassionate, effective communication and sharpen critical thinking that stands the test of time.

Presenters:
Kavitha Rajan, MSN, RN, NEA BC, TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX
Ruth Abigail Romero, BSN, RN, TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 3 - 4 P.M

M522: Grow, Excel, Reimagine: A System-Approach to Site Visit Readiness

Discover how to grow, excel, and reimagine Magnet site visit readiness through a collaborative approach, leveraging internal MPD expertise to strategically prepare staff, build shared resources and mitigate gaps while creating ways for frontline nurses to get involved in preparing for the Magnet site visit.

Presenters:
Jody Collins, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, TX,
Courtney Holwerda, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSGB, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

EXEMPLARY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 8 - 9 A.M.

M612: Lean Not on Your Own Understanding: Nurse-Led HAPI Reduction

Join us for a compelling session on implementing NPIAP guidelines to reduce pressure injuries. Over four years, we identified key opportunities for growth, empowered staff to engage with nurse experts, and achieved significant outcomes in patient care. Learn actionable strategies for improving quality and driving sustainable change in your practice.

Presenters:
Juliette Lowe, BSN, RN, CWON, TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX
Nicole Harrison, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX

STRUCTURAL EMPOWERMENT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 11 A.M - NOON

M634: Ready for It? (Site Visit Version)

Learn how a large, academic medical center utilized a multi-pronged approach to prepare 3,800 nurses plus the rest of the multidisciplinary team for an exciting, successful Magnet Site Visit. From traveling games, to bold communication, to a Magnet Fair – baby, let the games begin!

Presenters:
Courtney Holwerda, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSGB, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Rose Richmond, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, CLSSGB, Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

NATIONAL MAGNET CONFERENCE - POSTER GROUPS
STRUCTURAL EMPOWERMENT

Shared Nurse Academic Practice Partnership Initiative

Discover How We Built This: The formation of the Shared Nurse Academic Practice Partnership Initiative (SNAPPI) between multiple hospital systems and an academic partner to increase nursing school enrollment and improve student practice readiness at graduation.

Presenters:
Allison Reimers, MSN, RN, CRRN, CENP
Devon Berry, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN

RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS
VIRTUAL NURSING MODELS & EXPERIENCES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 | 1:45 - 3 P.M.

S03-C: Using an Implementation Science Approach to Evaluate a Virtual Nursing Model from the Perspectives of the Virtual Nurse, Bedside Nurse and Patient

Virtual nursing can improve patient satisfaction while reducing length of stay and increasing throughput. With structured workflows and proper training, VN programs show high levels of acceptance, adoption, and feasibility in clinical practice.

Presenter:
Tajudaullah Bhaloo, PhD, Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, TX