The Ohio Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses

OSPN Virtual Pediatric Nurses Night Out
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for the first 2026 Ohio Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses (OSPN) VIRTUAL Pediatric Nurses Night Out on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 pm (details below). Everyone is welcome and must register: OSPN members free, non-members $5, and undergraduate students will continue to be free in 2026. You can register here.
We will begin with a short OSPN meeting, participate during the presentation, “The Move: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Simulation of New Hospital Spaces and Patient Movement” from Akron Children’s presenters Laura Fairfax, BSN, RN, CCRN and Christiane Jenkins, MSN, RN, CCRN, and conclude with a networking opportunity. The OSPN board hopes you will join us!

Date:
May 20, 2026

Time:
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location:
This presentation will be virtual – a Microsoft Teams link will be sent out to registrants.

Program:
The Move: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Simulation of New Hospital Spaces and Patient Movement

Presenters:
Laura Fairfax, BSN, RN, CCRN and Christiane Jenkins, MSN, RN, CCRN, Akron Children’s

Contact Hours:
1.0

The presentation will be preceded by a short OSPN meeting with a networking opportunity following.
Non-member registration fees will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House associated with the host hospital. This PNNO host hospital is Akron Children’s.
If you have any questions, please reach out to ohiospn1@gmail.com or mdorrington@akronchildrens.org.
Registration is open!
We are actively recruiting nurses to join our chapter! Please encourage a nursing student, friend or co-worker to join – let’s grow our membership in 2026!

OSPN Virtual Pediatric Nurses Night Out
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
Dear Pediatric Nurses and Colleagues,
Join us for the first 2026 Ohio Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses (OSPN) VIRTUAL Pediatric Nurses Night Out on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 pm (details below). Everyone is welcome and must register: OSPN members free, non-members $5, and undergraduate students will continue to be free in 2026. You can register here.
We will begin with a short OSPN meeting, participate during the presentation, “The Move: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Simulation of New Hospital Spaces and Patient Movement” from Akron Children’s presenters Laura Fairfax, BSN, RN, CCRN and Christiane Jenkins, MSN, RN, CCRN, and conclude with a networking opportunity. The OSPN board hopes you will join us!

Date:
May 20, 2026

Time:
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location:
This presentation will be virtual – a Microsoft Teams link will be sent out to registrants.

Program:
The Move: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Simulation of New Hospital Spaces and Patient Movement

Presenters:
Laura Fairfax, BSN, RN, CCRN and Christiane Jenkins, MSN, RN, CCRN, Akron Children’s

Contact Hours:
1.0

The presentation will be preceded by a short OSPN meeting with a networking opportunity following.
Non-member registration fees will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House associated with the host hospital. This PNNO host hospital is Akron Children’s.
If you have any questions, please reach out to ohiospn1@gmail.com or mdorrington@akronchildrens.org.
Registration is open!
We are actively recruiting nurses to join our chapter! Please encourage a nursing student, friend or co-worker to join – let’s grow our membership in 2026!

March Pediatric Nurses' Night
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:30
Come join the OSPN for our first Pediatric Nurses’ Night of 2025, presented virtually by Akron Children’s Hospital!

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Virtual: Teams link will be sent out to registrants.
Topic: Using Quality and Safety Science to engage, empower, and influence the nursing discipline of today to better the evolving pediatric healthcare environment of the future.
Presenter: Stephen Czekalinski MBA, RN, BSN, CPPS and Kathryn Stoner, DNP, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC

Register Here

November Pediatric Nurses' Night
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
Round out 2024 with the OSPN in our final Pediatric Nurses’ Night of 2024!

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Virtual: Teams link will be sent out to registrants.

Event topic and host TBD. Check back closer to the date for registration and more details.

September Pediatric Nurses' Night
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:30
Join us in September for the next in our ongoing Pediatric Nurses’ Night series!

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Location: Virtual. Teams link will be sent out to registrants.
Topic: Generations: Understanding Each Other & Working Together
Presenter: Pamela Creech, MSN, RN, CPN, NEA-BC

Click here to register!

OSPN 19th Birthday
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:30
Our third Pediatric Nurses’ Night of the year is the OSPN’s 19th birthday celebration. Bring your cupcakes and hang out with us virtually!

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Location: Virtual. You will receive a Microsoft Teams link.
Host: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Check back closer to the date for more details.

May Pediatric Nurses’ Night Out
2024-05-08 19:00 - 20:30
Come hang out with the OSPN for our second Pediatric Nurses’ Night Out of 2024!
Presentation Title: Listening and Learning from the Next Generation of Pediatric Nurses

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Location: Virtual. You will receive a Microsoft Teams link.
Host: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Presenters:

Pam Hutchinson, DNP, RN, CPN
Gina Osterbrock, BSN RN, CCRN

Panelists:

Grace Smith, Current Co-op Student
Kaitlyn Smith, BSN, RN, Former Co-op Student and Nurse Intern
Alissa Kirk, BSN, RN, Former Extern Student

Tentative Presentation Outcomes (subject to change):

The learner will be able to describe practice gaps that nursing students face when starting new RN role.
The learner will have increased knowledge of student programs that aid in preparation to practice of the novice RN.
The learner will be able to verbalize how skills obtained during student programs better prepared students for the RN Role.

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SPN National Conference 2024
2024-04-17 08:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 N. 3rd Street, Phoeniz, AZ, 85004, United States
Come join the OSPN at the annual conference of our parent organization, the Society of Pediatric Nurses! This year’s conference will be held in Phoenix, AZ. From the SPN’s Annual Conference Page:
The SPN Annual Conference is full of opportunities to garner new skills, relationships, and patient-care practices. Soak up the sun and pediatric nursing knowledge alongside hundreds of pediatric nurses this April.

When: April 17-19, 2024
Where: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, Arizona

Discounted rate of $269 per night; register by Wednesday, March 20

Topic: Blazing the Trail to Pediatric Excellence
Up to 24 NCPD contact hours available

Early bird registration rates last until March 13, so don’t delay! Visit the SPN website for registration and more details.

Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:30
Ring in 2024 with the OSPN in our first meeting of the year!

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Virtual: Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: Nurses’ Voices: An important perspective in healthcare advocacy
Presenters: Sara Arter, PhD, RN and Rachel Baker, PhD, RN, CRN-BC
Contact Hours: 1.0

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Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:30
Come say goodbye to 2023 with the OSPN in our last meeting of the year!

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Virtual: Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: Behavior Safety Management Effectiveness for Pediatric Nursing
Presenters: Jaclyn Hull, DNP, APRN-CNP and Lauren Yanus, BSN, RN, CPN
Contact Hours: 1.0

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Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2023-07-12 19:00 - 20:30
We look forward to seeing you at our July 2023 Nurses Night and 18th birthday celebration!!

Date: July 12, 7-8:30 PM
Virtual – Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Project ADAM, and Preparing Schools and Organizations to be Heart Safe
Presenters: Brenda Williams, MSN, RN, CPN, CCRN-K, CHSE from Cincinnati Children’s

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Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:30
We’re back for another Pediatric Nurse’s Night Out!

Date: May 17, 2023
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Host: Virtually hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Topic: Health Equity for the LGBTQ+ Population: An Introduction
Presenters: Avery Anderson, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN
Contact hours: 1.0

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SPN National Conference (Virtual)
2023-05-11
As a follow-up to the 2023 SPN National Conference, the Society of Pediatric Nurses will be holding a one-day virtual event, their Virtual Conference Bridge. This event will highlight the best of the in-person conference. You’ll be eligible to earn up to six contact hours!

Date: May 11
Location: Virtual
Theme: Building Bridges & Making Connections

See the website for more

SPN National Conference 2023
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-28 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The Society of Pediatric Nurses’ annual conference is back in-person this year, and they’re in a neighboring state! You can earn up to 24 NCPD contact hours for the in-person conference, plus up to 6 contact hours for the Virtual Conference Bridge.

Dates: April 26-28
Location: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown in Pittsburgh, PA
Virtual Conference Bridge (Virtual one-day extension): May 11
Theme: Building Bridges & Making Connections

See the website for more

Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2023-03-08 19:00 - 20:30
Kick off the 2023 OSPN schedule with a Pediatric Nurses’ Night Out! This is our OSPN Official Annual Meeting; we’d love to see you there.

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Host: Virtually hosted by Akron Children’s – Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: The Impact of the SPN Pediatric Nursing Excellence Model on Nursing in the Future
Presenters: Rhonda Cooper, MSN, RN, NEA-BC & Betsy McDowell, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Contact Hours: 1.0

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2022-11-16 17:00 - 19:00
Round out the year with us with one more Nurses’ Night Out.

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Time: 5-7 PM
Host: Virtually hosted by Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital – Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: Stress Management and Resiliency Training (S.M.A.R.T.)
Presenter: Karen (Kae) Ellen Fink BSN, RN, HNB-BC, LMT

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17th Birthday
2022-07-20 17:00 - 19:00
The OSPN is turning 17 this year! We invite you to bring your own cupcakes and celebrate with us virtually.

Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Time: 5-7 PM
Host: Virtually hosted by Akron Children’s Hospital – Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: Nurse-Led Innovation
Presenter: Abby Hess, DNP, APRN

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Pediatric Nurses Night Out
2022-05-18 17:00 - 19:00
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Time: 5-7 PM
Host: Virtually hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: It is Not Just About Hair: Making the Case for Hair Care Equity
Presenter: Surlina Asamoa, MSN, MHA, RN, CCM

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SPN National Convention 2022 - Virtual
2022-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
This is a continuation of the National Society of Pediatric Nurses’ 2022 convention. Per their website:
New this year, we are also offering Continuing the Magic – a virtual extension on Friday, May 13 – of the SPN 32nd Annual Conference, which is a one-day event that will highlight the best of the Annual Conference. If you choose to join us virtually, you will still be able to learn, network and source innovative products and solutions from our valued partners — but in a more limited way than the full in-person conference experience. You will be able to earn up to 8 contact hours through Continuing the Magic.
Please visit the conference website for pricing, contact info, and more details. Hope to see you there!

SPN National Convention 2022
2022-04-27 - 2022-04-30 | Disneyland Hotel, 1150 West, Magic Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
Join us at Disneyland in California for the SPN’s 32nd National Convention! This year, the convention will take place in two parts:
Embracing the MAGIC of Innovation

April 27-30, 2022
Anaheim, California (Disneyland Hotel)

Continuing The Magic

Friday, May 13, 2022
Location: Virtual
“New this year, we are also offering Continuing the Magic – a virtual extension on Friday, May 13 – of the SPN 32nd Annual Conference, which is a one-day event that will highlight the best of the Annual Conference. If you choose to join us virtually, you will still be able to learn, network and source innovative products and solutions from our valued partners — but in a more limited way than the full in-person conference experience. You will be able to earn up to 8 contact hours through Continuing the Magic.”

Please visit the conference website for pricing, contact info, and more details. Hope to see you there!

Pediatric Nurses’ Night
2022-02-16 17:00 - 19:00
Start out the year with us for our virtual February Pediatric Nurses’ Night! Presentation with continuing education, networking opportunity and a special birthday activity will be provided. You do not need to be a member to join us!

Date: February 16, 2022
Time: 5-7 PM
Host: Virtually hosted by Akron Children’s Hospital – Teams link will be sent out to registrants
Topic: Something Life Altering
Presenter: Kathy Stoner, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

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Pediatric Nurses' Night
2021-11-17 17:00 - 19:00
Round out the year with us for our virtual November Pediatric Nurses’ Night!

Date: November 17, 2021
Time: 5-7 PM
Host: Virtually hosted by Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital

Topic and presenter TBD. Check back closer to the event date for more information and for online registration. See you then!

16th Birthday Celebration!
2021-07-21 17:00 - 19:00
Our July Nurses Night and 16th Birthday Celebration is coming up!

When: Wednesday 7/21, 5-7 PM
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Topic: Overview of Bridges Out of Poverty
Presenter: Shawn Cordes and Patti Thorp

You must register for this event to attend. Click here to register.

Pediatric Nurses' Night
2021-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, United States
Join us virtually via Microsoft Teams for our May 2021 Nurses’ Night!

Date: May 19, 2021
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: Virtual
Topic: Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Injury – It’s More Than Just Cutting
Presenter: Vonda Keels-Lowe, MSN, CPN, PMHNP-BC, CNP

Please click here to register!
See you then!
Note: a previous version of this event erroneously listed the date as May 13. The correct date is May 19. Sorry for any confusion.

SPN National Conference 2021
2021-04-14 - 2021-04-17
Join us for the National Society of Pediatric Nurses’ 31st annual conference!
Update: While we previously listed the location as the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, the SPN has decided to make this conference virtual.

Date: April 14-17 2021
Location: Virtual
Topic: Converging Ideas to Create a Healthier Future

Please see their conference website for more details. Hope to see you there!

Pediatric Nurses' Night
2021-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Akron Children's Hospital, 215 W Bowery St, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
Kick off the year with us for our first Pediatric Nurses Night of 2021!

Date: February 17, 2021
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Topic: Communicate to Collaborate
Presenter: Marla Frase, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NPD-BC

Registration is required to attend. You do not need to be a member to register. Please click here for registration.
See you then!

Pediatric Nurses' Night In
2020-11-11 17:00 - 19:00
Please join us for our second ever virtual meeting via Zoom! Registration is required; you do not need to be a member to attend.

Topic: Discussion: Supporting New Nurses During the Pandemic
Presenter: Megan Dorrington, MSN, MBA, RN, NPD-BC, CPN
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Time: 5 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom!

Registration required to attend. Please click here to register.

OSPN 15th Birthday
2020-07-15 17:00 - 19:00
We’re celebrating the OSPN’s birthday with its first ever virtual meeting via Zoom! Registration is required; you do not need to be a member to attend.

Topic: Trauma Informed Practice and Resiliency
Presenter: Virginia Pfaff, MA, BSN, RN
Date: Wednesday, July 15 2020
Time: 5 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom!

Please register using this link. We will be providing a flier with detailed information in late June.

Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2020-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, United States
Join us in Columbus in May for a fun night out for pediatric nurses!

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Location: Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Columbus, OH

More information and a registration link will be provided closer to the date.

SPN National Conference 2020 - 30 Year Anniversary
2020-04-22 - 2020-04-25 | Disneyland Hotel, 1150 West, Magic Way, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
The Society of Pediatric Nurses is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! Come join the party in Anaheim, CA in the Disneyland Hotel.
Find the schedule, registration info and more on the SPN event website. Hope to see you there!
