Program
The conference program will include talks by invited speakers supplemented by contributed oral and poster presentations. Abstracts are invited for talks and posters here.
Sponsored workshops
The following workshops will take place. Separate registration is required: please complete via the relevant links.
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 07:30-08:30am
Humanness in Learning: In the Age of Artificial Intelligence Led by ANCC
Join us for Humanness in Learning: In the age of Artificial Intelligence!
This workshop will equip nurse professional development leaders with best practices for designing, delivering, and evaluating the American Nurses Credentialing Center Accredited Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) in an era when artificial intelligence can generate content at scale but cannot replace human expertise, judgment, ethics, or relationship-centered learning. Participants will learn how to apply the NCPD Accreditation framework to keep humans at the center of learning and development, ensuring education is evidence-based, practice-relevant, and grounded in real performance needs. Through practical examples and implementation strategies, the session demonstrates how human-centered, outcomes-driven learning strengthens competence and competency, builds professional identity, and supports upskilling and reskilling across the nursing workforce while maintaining rigor, integrity, and measurable impact in complex care environments.
Let's explore together how to keep learning real and meaningful in an AI-driven world!
Speaker
Jennifer A. Graebe, DrPH, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN,
Dr. Jennifer A. Graebe has been a nurse for 27 years and is committed to advancing nursing practice through Competency-Based, growth-mindset, human-centered learning and accreditation standards with a strong focus on human flourishing through learning and development. Dr. Graebe is an expert in Competency-Based education, competency mapping, inclusive learning environments, and democratizing education and workforce development through alternative credentials and apprenticeship development.
As Senior Director of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) and Joint Accreditation programs at the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), she leads strategic operations and program expansion—building partnerships, launching new products, and strengthening quality and consistency across a large, complex accreditation portfolio. Her leadership has driven sustained program growth and strong year-over-year financial performance while keeping learner and patient impact at the center of continuing professional development.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Dr. Graebe is recognized for her contributions to workforce development, healthcare education, and systems-level improvement. Dr. Graebe is Chair of the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) Board of Directors as of May 2025, and previously served as Vice-Chair. Her governance leadership also includes service on the Board of Directors for the Academy for Forensic Nursing (2022–2024) and past leadership as Chair of the Alliance Board Nominating Committee; she continues to advise organizations on board governance and strategic alignment.
Dr. Graebe’s scholarship and service reflect a strong commitment to ethical practice and human flourishing. She is a former senior advisor and researcher with Global Strategic Operatives for the Eradication of Human Trafficking and a future Coldiron Fellow in the Coldiron Senior Nurse Executive Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. She also teaches part-time faculty at Capella University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences and as adjunct faculty at Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.
She earned a Doctorate in Public Health from Capella University, a Master of Nursing in Leadership and Health Systems Management from Drexel University, and a BSN from Villanova University. She also holds a certificate in healthcare management, accounting, and economics from Johns Hopkins University. A published author and seasoned U.S. and international presenter, Dr. Graebe serves as a peer reviewer and lead associate editor for the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as a Clinical Educator and Emergency Department Clinical Manager, and is a former board-certified clinical forensic nurse examiner.
Registration is free. Register here
Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 07:30-08:30am
Leveraging Transition to Practice: Closing the gaps Led by ANCC
This workshop explores best practices for developing and implementing RN Residency programs that support new graduate nurses during their critical transition to practice. Learn how a standardized framework and accreditation strengthen program design, leadership, and outcomes, ensuring competency, retention, and professional growth in a globally expanding nursing workforce.
Speaker
Sheri Cosme DNP, RN, NPD-BC
Sheri Cosme, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, is the Senior Director of the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP®) and Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APPFA®) at the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She leads global efforts to standardize and elevate nurse and APP residency and fellowship programs, ensuring evidence-based frameworks that support workforce development and successful role transition. With extensive experience in nursing leadership and education, Sheri is passionate about fostering professional growth, improving retention, and advancing quality outcomes through accredited programs. Her work impacts healthcare organizations worldwide, shaping the future of nursing practice and strengthening the profession’s foundation.
Registration is free. Register here
Conference app
An App will be available for all attendees at NETNEP 2026 and will appear in the Elsevier Conference App shortly before the conference.
Install the Elsevier Conferences app on your phone or tablet by following the links below or by searching for "Elsevier Conferences" in the App Store or on Google Play.
Once you have installed this app, you will find NETNEP 2026 at the top of the screen. Simply tap the event and select ‘Install’ to download the interactive conference program to your device.
To download the app please follow the below links:
The conference app will include information on presentations, speakers, exhibitors and more. It will allow you to plan what presentations to attend, add notes to the program, make lists via the To Do feature and add custom tags to presentations and exhibitors.
Instant access to all conference information
Have instant access to complete information for each presentation, session, person, exhibitor and sponsor – wherever you are.
Create your personalised program
Pick and choose sessions from within the parallel sessions to build your own program.
Keep track with to-dos, notes and tags
You can add a Note to anything in the program. Make lists via the To Do feature and add custom Tags to presentations, people and exhibitors.
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Internet access is only required once to download the conference app. After that, all of the data is available in the app, making it easy to access while traveling or at sites without a WiFi connection. You will require internet access to view the abstracts and to receive updates.