The Ohio Chapter of the Society of Pediatric Nurses

SPN National Conference (Virtual)
2023-05-11 | AZ
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

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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

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Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2023-03-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | AZ
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

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Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2022-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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 | AZ
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!

Nationwide Children's Pediatric Neuroscience Nursing Symposium
2020-03-06 07:30 - 16:30 | Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, United States
Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus is hosting their 5th Pediatric Neuroscience Nursing Symposium on Friday, March 6.

Date: Friday, March 6
Time: Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 AM
Location: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Hotel: Sheraton Columbus
Contact: Jessica Dudley

Jessica.Dudley@NationwideChildrens.org
(614) 355-0675

Topics include:

Advocacy for Neuroscience Patients: Epilepsy as a Model
How to Incorporate Child Life within the Neuroscience Population
The Role of Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation
Deep Brain Stimulation in the Pediatric Population
ESES: When a Seizure is the Tip of the Iceberg
Gene Therapy 101: Approved and Emerging Therapeutics
for the Treatment of Neurological Disease

Download the agenda for more information, or visit their website to register for the event now. Hope to see you there!

Pediatric Nurses' Night Out
2020-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Akron Children's Hospital, 215 W Bowery St, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
Kick off another great year with the OSPN in our first event of 2020!

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Program: Supporting Grieving Children
Presenter: Nancy Carst, MSW, LISW; Jennifer Deuble, MA, CCLS; Nicole Robinson, MFA
Location: Akron Children’s Hospital, Considine Professional Building, classroom 5&6
Parking: Bowery St parking deck (P1)
We will also be collecting items for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Registration required to attend. Click here to register
