Orthopedic 2025 CNE Nursing Conference

October 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025

This conference is offered Livestream (virtual) attendance only. 

Central Time Zone

October 30-31, 2025 -LIVESTREAM 

The 2025 Orthopedic Nursing Conference will explore a variety of topics impacting today’s orthopedic patients. Topics including pharmacology updates, pain management, orthopedic nursing as a nursing career, osteoporosis, and patient education updates will be explored by experts. 

Target Audience

This conference is designed for nurses, physical therapists and all other healthcare professionals involved in the care of orthopedic patients.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 

  • Review updates in orthopedic treatment options.
  • Identify strategies to improve the quality of care for the orthopedic patient.
  • Describe nursing considerations caring for orthopedic patients across the age spectrum.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 10.75 ANCC
  • 10.75 Attendance
Event starts: 
10/30/2025 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
10/31/2025 - 6:00pm

Thursday, October 30, 2025, Central Time Zone

8:30 AMZoom Link Opens 
8:55 AMWelcome and Announcements 
9:00 AMOrthopedic Surgery & Anesthesiology Surgical Improvement Strategy: A Collaborative Approach to Quality ImprovementRobert Kramer, MSN, RN
9:30 AMEngaging Patients in Their Care Through TechnologyMeg Worhack, RN
Kathy Youngs, MSN, RN
10:00 AMWeight Loss Drugs: Utilizing Pharmacological Strategies to Optimize Patient Weight Before Surgery for Better Surgical OutcomesHeather Randles, PharmD, RPH
10:45 AMBreak 
11:00 AMNursing Billing and PCM Coding in Correlation with Nurse Led Preoperative Clinic Ivona Ekeroth, MSN, MBA, RN
11:45 AMDecreasing Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries on and Inpatient Orthopedic UnitJenna Kiefer, RN, ONC
Kaitlin Paradise, RN
12:45 AMLunch 
1:45 PMTeaching the Adult Learner: Patient Education for Orthopedic SuccessMichelle Robberts, MSN, RN, CMSRN
2:15 PMPatient Story: Meniscus tear to partial knee replacement: Ohhh that itches! Robert Kramer, MSN, RN
2:45 PMAdjourn 

 

Friday, October 31, 2025, Central Time Zone

7:30 AMZoom Link Opens 
7:55 AMWelcome and Announcements 
8:00 AMEvolving Roles in Orthopedic Nursing: Insights from the Field- (Panel)

Jen Traverse, RN, ONC
Ronnie Owen, MBA, RN, CIC
Jina Kim, RN
Liz Anderson, RN
Theresa Wallace, RN
Mallory Flinchbaugh, RN

9:30 AMPartnership in Pain Management: Why Controlled Substance Agreements Matter Tina Ardon, MD, FAAFP
10:15 AMBreak 
10:45 AMEnhancing Community Education on Osteoporosis through Nurse-Led InitiativesLacey Peck, RN, ONC
Amberly Fowlie, RN
11:30 AMThe Evolution of Nurse Led Clinics in the Orthopedic PracticeAnnie Rose Manuel, MSN, RN, CNML
Ivona Ekeroth, MSN, MBA, RN
Michelle Roberts, MSN, RN, CMSRN
12:15 PMLunch 
1:15 PMPathways to Purpose: The ElevateEd Internship Experience Vladne Cortez
Lucia Dang, LNA
Ron Mack
2:00 PMBreaking Down Hip Fractures: Elevating Nursing Practice in Fracture ManagementJessica Pelkowski, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, ONP-C, FAANP, FNAON
3:00 PMPanel Presentation: Global Health, Cultural Humility & Stories thoughtful and inspiring panel where nurses and healthcare professionals share their real-life experiences in global healthMatt Crowe, MD
Courtney Sherman, MD
Annie Manuel, MSN, RN, CNML
Marvesh Mendhi, APRN, CRNA, PhD
Brynn Goldberg, MSN, RN
3:45 PMAdjourn 

This conference is a Livestream virtual option only. Zoom webinar link will send the day before the conference. 

Credit Statements 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 10.75 ANCC contact hours.  

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals 
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

Available Credit

  • 10.75 ANCC
  • 10.75 Attendance
 
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