From Surviving to Thriving: Preventive & Wellness Oriented Nursing 2026

Open to all! The day includes lunch and the opportunity to learn about and experience a variety of holistic preventative wellness practices. All of our presenters are experienced holistic practitioners who will provide practical insights on incorporating these tools into personal and professional practice.

Our keynote speaker is Esmira Yusufova, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, AHN-BC is a holistic nurse, simulationist and certified Neurographica® specialist. She integrates mindfulness, creativity and evidenced-based nursing into teaching and healing practices. Esmira integrates Neurographica® for self-care and helping other discover art as a pathway to insight, balance and growth.

Pending Approval for 6 Contact Hours

This professional development activity is jointly provided by the CT Nurses Association and the CT Collective Chapters of the AHNA.

Agenda:

8:00-8:30 Registration

Calling the Directions - Centering

Keynote: “Neurographica” Esmira Yusufova, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, AHN-BC

"Sacred Cycles: Flourishing Through the Archetypal and Hormonal Seasons of Womanhood with Mediterranean Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine" Artemis Morris, ND, MS, LAc (Dipl. NCCAOM)

Break

“Nourished Beyond the Plate: Supporting Women Through Menopause” Jessica Dean, RD, CDN

Lunch (provided)

“Grief, Loss and Healing: Strengthening Nursing Practice for Care” Malgorzata (Maggie)

Jaksina, LMFTA

“Wellness Channeling Sacred Sounds” Raleigh Padgett, Crystal and Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Master

4:00-4:30 Closing & Evaluation

• We will be hosting a book swap. If you have any books on holistic, wellness, or nursing inspired topics that you would like to find a new home for please bring them along.

Planning Committee:

Marilyn Faber, BSN, RN, HN-BC, CHTP & Lynn Veccharelli, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC Fairfield County AHNA Chapter

Christine Gentry, MA, RN, HN-BC, RYT & Sabrina Petersen, MSN, RN, HN-BC Southeastern CT/RI Chapter

Leslie LaPointe, MSN, APRN, CPNP, CHSE UCONN Campus AHNA Chapter

Laurie Walter PhD, RN ,HNB-BC, CHSE Greater Hartford CT AHNA Chapter

Karen Depcrymski, MSN, RN, HNB-BC

Image credit: Image by Canva.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Road, Madison, United States

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