Presenter(s): Mary Coughlin, MS, NNP-NCC-E
Description: As Advanced Practice Nurses, we are more than clinicians—we are buffers against trauma, healers of the unseen wounds experienced by our tiniest patients, their families, and even ourselves. This session explores the neuroscience behind trauma-informed developmental care (TIDC) and the APN’s pivotal role in mitigating early-life adversity while fostering resilience. Through real-world application, ethical reflection, and innovative strategies, we will redefine the APN’s impact—not just in medical interventions, but in shaping a culture of healing and connection. (1.0 CEU)

Presenter(s): Deborah S. Bondi, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, BCPS, BCPPS
Description: This session will review basic PK/PD principles and how they can be altered in unique scenarios in the neonate, including extracorporeal life support (ECLS), therapeutic hypothermia, as well as acute kidney injury and renal replacement therapies. (0.75 CEU, 0.75 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Deborah S. Bondi, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, BCPS, BCPPS
Description: This session will provide a review of recent literature comparing outcomes with eat-sleep-console and traditional NOW/NAS management and discuss practical barriers to implementation. It will also evaluate treatment options and considerations for non-opioid NAS or NOWS with concomitant drug use. Participants will gain an understanding of principles of iatrogenic withdrawal in the NICU, including a discussion of scoring tools and conversions from intravenous to enteral agents for opioid infusions, benzodiazepine infusions, and dexmedetomidine infusions. (0.75 CEU, 0.75 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Jacqui Hoffman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Description: This presentation is a general overview of common neonatal GI problems. (1.5 CEU, 0.3 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Mary Coughlin, MS, NNP-NCC-E
Description: Moral distress is an unspoken crisis in neonatal care, leaving APNs caught between doing what’s right and what’s possible. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the root causes of moral distress—staffing shortages, workload pressures, and the struggle for balance—while equipping ourselves with tangible tools to navigate these challenges. Through reflection, real-world scenarios, and practical takeaways, we’ll transform moral distress into moral resilience, reclaiming our integrity, well-being, and purpose. (1.5 CEU)

Presenter(s): Leslie Parker, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Description: A general overview of diagnosis and management of neurologic diseases and conditions. (1.5 CEU, 0.2 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Deborah S. Bondi, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, BCPS, BCPPS
Description: This session will provide a review of neonatal status epilepticus management, including a comparison between phenobarbital and levetiracetam for first-line management. Literature reviewing the pros and cons of second- and third-line agents will also be reviewed. More novel agents for less common forms of epilepsy will be discussed. (1.5 CEU, 1.5 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Kara Morgan DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CGC
Description: An overview of the main patterns of inheritance, including chromosomal, single gene, and multifactorial. Common occurrences that affect the newborn, infant, and young toddler will be included. The importance of Genomics in healthcare will be discussed. (1.5 CEU)

Presenter(s): Tricia Lacy Gomella, MD
Description: Explore Dr. Gomella’s journey on how the neonatal book got started and got published. Discuss the challenges of stress while on call and ways to decrease it. Discuss the concept of an on-call problem. (1.0 CEU)

Presenter(s): Jennifer Fitzgerald DNP, CRNP, NNP-BC, CNE
Description:
(1 CEU, 0.25 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Leslie Parker, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Description: Provides an overview of metabolic and endocrine function. Includes a review of common disorders and management. (1 CEU, 0.2 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Charlotte Cecarelli; Amanda Koennecke; Molly May
Description: Three of the poster submissions chosen will share their findings in more detail. (1 CEU, Pharm TBD)

Presenter(s): Leslie Parker, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Description: Provides an overview of metabolic and endocrine function. Includes a review of common disorders and management. (1 CEU, 0.2 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Steven James McElroy, MD
Description: We will discuss the unique considerations of nutrition for infants born at 22-24 weeks gestation at UC Davis. This will include oral feeding considerations, gut motility issues, fluid management, and lab draws. (1.5 CEU, 0.75 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Amy Jnah, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Description: This session will provide an overview of airway issues, diseases, mechanical, structural, obstructive, and iatrogenic causes of neonatal respiratory distress. The key characteristics, stabilization, and treatment options will be reviewed. (1.5 CEU, 0.2 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Meredith L. Farmer, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Jacqueline Hoffman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Tracey R. Bell, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Lisa R. Jasin, DNP, PhD, NNP-BC; Jessica Gomez, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, IBCLC; Ashlee J. Vance, PhD, MA, RN, RNC-NIC
Description: Grant award recipients will present their research projects. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Shift Length Perception: A quantitative and qualitative study Meredith L. Farmer, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Jacqueline Hoffman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Tracey R. Bell, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC The Response of the Infant to the Father’s Voice in the NICU Lisa R. Jasin, DNP, PhD, NNP-BC Feasibility and Measurement of Frequent Bedside Pumping in the NICU Jessica Gomez, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, IBCLC Trajectory of Parenting Confidence Among Parents of Infants with Complex Chronic Conditions Ashlee J. Vance, PhD, MA, RN, RNC-NIC (1.5 CEU)

Presenter(s): Colleen Reilly Moss, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, C-ELBW
Description: An overview of the diagnosis, physiology and management of neonatal sepsis (1.5 CEU, 0.2 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Steven James McElroy, MD
Description: This topic will discuss the history and current pathophysiology of both NEC and SIP. We will discuss the similarities and differences between them as well as current treatments. We will end with a discussion of the current controversies with both diseases. (1.5 CEU, 0.25 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Terri Marin, PhD, NNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP
Description: This presentation provides a general overview of kidney function and disorders. (1.5 CEU, 0.3 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Alfonso Vargas, MD
Description: An interactive session where we will be reviewing two published journal articles from the past 12 months with important implications for clinical practice. We will review the articles in depth, critique them, and summarize key take-home messages. (1.0 CEU, Pharm TBD)

Presenter(s): Jacqui Hoffman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Description: Review of fluid and electrolyte management and common electrolyte disorders. (1 CEU, 0.5 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Vita Boyar, MD, CPE, CWSP, FAAP
Description: This session will focus on neonatal skin differences and how initial care may affect future health, common neonatal wounds and modern safe treatments. (1.5 CEU, 0.25 Pharm).

Presenter(s): Michele Kacmarcik Savin DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, CNE, FAWHONN
Description: A general overview of neonatal hematology and common disorders. (1.5 CEU, 0.5 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Mike Kochan, MD
Description: The session will explore reasons why palliative care in the NICU is important. Will discuss what palliative care looks like in the NICU population and challenges to providing palliative care in the NICU. (0.75 CEU)

Presenter(s): Mike Kochan, MD
Description: This session provides how to practice palliative care in the NICU population. Communication strategies for providing good care in the NICU will also be discussed. (0.75 CEU, 0.1 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Jacqui Hoffman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Description: This session provides an overview of enteral and parenteral nutrition (1.5 CEU, 0.5 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Vita Boyar, MD, CPE, CWSP, FAAP
Description: This session provides an overview of neonatal rashes, from benign to life-threatening, focusing on presentation and treatment. (1.5 CEU, 0.25 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Amy Jnah, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Description: A review of blood gas interpretation with ventilation and oxygenation manipulation to optimize neonatal respiratory care. (1.5 CEU, 0.2 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Satyan Lakshminrusimha, MD, FAAP
Description: Management of systemic hypotension and hypoperfusion is challenging in preterm and term neonates. This talk reviews the physiology and management of systemic hypotension focusing on echocardiographic diagnosis and inotropic support. (1 CEU, 0.5 Pharm)

Presenter(s): Zachary Vesoulis, MD, MSCI
Description: AI technologies are rapidly appearing in many areas of healthcare, including the NICU.  During this session you will learn how AI works, how it is being used in research and clinical applications in the NICU, potential pitfalls, and exciting future possibilities.  Apply what you learned in the AI introductory course during this interactive workshop.  Participants will gain skills in using large language models (e.g., ChatGPT), “Big Data” analysis using web-based and computer tools, and an introduction to Epic Slicer Dicer to access clinical insights from your own data.  No prior experience with AI or computer programming is needed. Participants should download a package of sample data in advance of the session.   (1.5 CEU)

Presenter(s): David James Burchfield, MD
Description: Key points for interpreting radiographs in neonates will be discussed as background. Radiographs of common, as well as some uncommon findings in neonates will be shown. (1.5 CEU)

Presenter(s): Satyan Lakshminrusimha, MD, FAAP; Jessica Meneses Jones, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, C-NNIC
Description: In the US, the birthrate is rapidly decreasing. This has a marked impact on neonatal admissions to NICU. However, advancing maternal age and increasing resuscitation of extremely preterm infants at the borderline of viability is changing the complexity and chronicity of NICU patients. With reduced NICU rotations among pediatric residents, and changes in billing for critical care services, the role of NNPs is evolving. This review outlines the critical role NNPs play in the evolution of neonatal critical care in the US. (1.5 CEU)

Presenter(s): Jennifer Fitzgerald DNP, CRNP, NNP-BC, CNE
Description: This session will be a general overview of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and common medications used in neonatal medicine. (1.5 CEU, 1.5 Pharm)