The Haitian American Nurses Association of Hudson Valley, NY, Inc. (HANA Hudson Valley) is proud to host its 8th Annual Nursing Education Symposium on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Good Samaritan Hospital Auditorium, 255 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, NY 10901.

This year’s theme, “Community Resilience: Nurses as Pillars of Support in Times of Change,” emphasizes the vital role nurses play in strengthening community health, advancing equity, and leading through times of uncertainty.

Goals & Objectives:

  • Provide a platform for nurses to share successful outreach and innovative practices.
  • Identify challenges in community health advocacy and explore solutions.
  • Examine nursing leadership in navigating policy change and sustaining resilience.

Symposium Highlights:
The day will feature dynamic sessions and keynote addresses from renowned nursing leaders, educators, and practitioners, including:

  • Dr. Margarette Alexandre, PhD, RN, MS, FNYAM, ACUE – Keynote on resilience and community health.
  • Dr. Wilfredo M. Yap Jr., DNP, RN, AMB-BC, CENP, NEA-BC – Keynote on nursing leadership in healthcare systems.
  • Dr. Marie O. Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, GNP, PNP, FADNL – “Beyond the Stethoscope: Reimagining Nursing Education with AI.”
  • Dr. Berthilde Dufrene, DNP, DOS(h), MSNEd, BSN, RN – “Self-Care is Essential: Harnessing Technology for Health & Wellness.”
  • Brynith Stocker, MSN, AGACNP, AOCNP – “Shared Decision Making in Nursing Practice.”
  • Maria Elena Cadet, LMHC, PsyD – “Understanding Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue.”
  • Professor Patricia Ukaigwe, DNP, RN – “Digital Literacy in Nursing Education and Practice.”
  • Student presentations from Margarette Narcisse and Edwin Cardona highlighting the next generation of nurse leaders.

Agenda at a Glance:

  • 8:00 AM – Registration, breakfast, networking
  • 9:00 AM – Opening & Invocation
  • 9:12 AM – Keynote presentations begin
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch break
  • 12:30–2:00 PM – Afternoon sessions & closing remarks

Special Notes:

  • Complimentary admission for nursing students from Mercy University, Dominican University, Pace University, and Rockland Community College with valid student ID.
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded.
  • Sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital, Johnson & Johnson, and Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society.

For more details or to register, visit www.hanahudsonvalley.org or email info@hanahudsonvalley.org.

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