Mark Your Calendar for March 4–5, 2026
Join us for the Ninth Annual Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium, hosted by Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Department of Nursing at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This two-day event brings together a premier gathering of thought-leaders, innovators, and change-makers in nursing research, education, and practice to focus on the translation of evidence to healthcare.
Abstract Submissions
Submissions for this year’s symposium are now closed. Thank you to everyone who shared their work with us.
Symposium Registration
Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., followed by a reception until 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, 2026: 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
$150 for one full conference day | $250 for two full conference days
Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing students enjoy free registration!
Symposium Information
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Featured Speakers
Accomplished leaders and experts are headlining this year’s symposium. Here are the voices shaping this year’s event.
Day One Presenters
Kickoff Keynote Presenter: Dr. Katie Boston-Leary,
PhD, MBA, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FAONL, FAAN
Senior Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association;
Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing and the School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University
Dr. Sheldon Fields,
PhD, RN, CRNP, FNP-BC, AACRN, FAANP, FNAP, FADLN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion;
Research Professor,
Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Dr. Susan Corbridge,
PhD, APRN, FAANP, FCCP, FNAP, FAAN
Chief Education Innovation Officer, AACN
Day Two Presenters
Keynote Presenter: Dr. Kellie Bryant,
DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FADLN, FAAN
Director, NLN Center for Innovation in Education Excellence at the National League for Nursing
Dr. Susan J. Loeb ,
PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Professor; Director, PhD Program,
Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Final Presenter: Dr. Steven Fetrow-Keihl,
PhD, PsyD
Positive Psychologist, LMFT, AAMFT Clinical Fellow;
Major, US Army Retired;
Advanced Healthcare Well-Being Coach
Hotel Information
Hilton Harrisburg Hotel
One N 2nd St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-233-6000
Check in: 4:00 p.m. | Check out: 11:00 a.m.
Learn about amenities at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel.
Hotel Parking Information
Overnight guests at the Hilton Harrisburg may park in the connected Walnut Street Parking Garage at a discounted rate. Guests need to have their license plate information to park, exit, and receive the discount in the garage.
Guests who are not staying overnight may also access parking at the hotel. For instructions and current rates, please visit the hotel front desk.
Overnight Self-Parking: $20 per evening, unlimited exits
Valet Parking: $30, unlimited exits
Day Self-Parking (Symposium Guests): $10 per exit, up to 10 hours*
*Parking tickets must be validated at the Front Desk to receive the discounted rate.
Symposium Agenda
Below you’ll find a streamlined overview of the symposoium agenda, highlighting key sessions, speakers, and other opportunities.
Looking for more detail? View the full symposium agenda for comprehensive session descriptions, expanded programming information, and poster session legends.
View the full symposium agenda »
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Day One, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Check-In and Poster Set Up Receive name tags and enjoy light morning refreshments |
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Keynote featuring Dr. Katie Boston-Leary |
| 9:00 a.m. | Flash Presentations QI, EBP, Original Research |
| 9:45 a.m. | Wellness Break With Poster Session Viewing (attended by authors) and Sponsor Exhibits |
| 10:45 a.m. | Flash Presentations QI, EBP, Original Research |
| Noon | Lunch Visit Sponsor Exhibits and Posters (unattended) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Afternoon Keynote featuring Dr. Sheldon Fields |
| 1:50 p.m. | Poster Session Viewing (attended by authors) and Sponsor Exhibits |
| 2:55 p.m. | Flash Presentations QI, EBP, Original Research |
| 3:40 p.m. | Day One Closing Keynote featuring Dr. Susan Corbridge |
| 4:45 p.m. | Reception With cash bar |
| 7:00 p.m. | Day One Concludes |
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Day Two, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Check-In Receive name tags and enjoy light morning refreshments With Poster Session Viewing (unattended) and Sponsor Exhibits |
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome and Day Two Keynote featuring Dr. Kellie Bryant |
| 9:00 a.m. | Flash Presentations QI, EBP, Original Research |
| 10:00 a.m. | Wellness Break With Poster Session Viewing (unattended) and Sponsor Exhibits |
| 10:30 a.m. | Flash Presentations QI, EBP, Original Research |
| 11:30 a.m. | Special Session “How to Turn Your Presentation/Poster into a Manuscript” with Dr. Susan J. Loeb |
| 12:20 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Session Awards Presentation Visit Sponsor Exhibits and Posters (unattended) |
| 1:05 p.m. | Autism Task Force Panel Presentation |
| 1:50 p.m. | Flash Presentations QI, EBP, Original Research |
| 2:20 p.m. | Wellness Break With Poster Session Viewing (unattended) and Sponsor Exhibits |
| 2:35 p.m. | Day Two Closing Keynote featuring Dr. Steven Fetrow-Keihl |
| 3:25 p.m. | Wrap-Up and Evaluation |
| 3:30 p.m. | Symposium Concludes |
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