About this Event
Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Patients through Innovation and Compassion
Join us at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing for the Carolina Clinical Excellence Conference, a premier event designed to elevate the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals. This conference is the perfect opportunity for nurse practitioners, healthcare leaders, and clinicians to advance their expertise and stay at the forefront of clinical practice.
Agenda
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Check-In & Light Breakfast
Enjoy coffee, tea, and refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees.
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks (Ayzia Taylor)
Kick off the day with a warm welcome, overview, and introduction to our keynote speakers.
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Keynote Presentation & VR Experience
VA Immersive: Defining a New Reality in Health Care
Anne Lord Bailey, PharmD & Caitlin Rawlins, MSN, RN, CHFM
Explore how virtual reality and immersive technologies are transforming care delivery, education, and clinical engagement across the VA and beyond.
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Networking Break
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Session 1
Ambient Intelligence in Nursing: From Documentation Burden to Clinical Presence
Carolyn S. Harmon, PhD, DNP, RN, NI-BC, FAAN
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM | Session 2
The Use of Mindfulness in Clinical Practice
Rachel S. Bush, DNP, PMHNP-BC, MDiv, LPC
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Session 3
The Sweet Spot: Achieving Optimal Diabetes Care with Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Betsy Blake, PharmD, BCPS, FNAP
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Sponsorship Tables
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Session 4
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Lauren Linder Wier, PharmD, BCPP
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Session 5
Cancer Survivorship Beyond the Patient: Bridging Gaps Between Care, Family, and Lived Experience
Jessica Gonzalez, DNP, MSN, MSHAPI, RN, CNE
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM | Session 6 (Closing Presentation)
Two Minds, One Goal: Empowering Patients Through Shared Decision-Making and Motivational Interviewing
Katharine Harding, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements
Conference wrap-up, takeaways, and appreciation for all contributors.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clinical Education Building, 150 Sunset Court, West Columbia, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 81.88
