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4th Annual Pediatric Symposium-Meet the Speakers

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Meet the Speakers

 

We have a wonderful panel of experts covering a wide variety of topics relevant to the pediatric provider. To highlight a few...

 


Rita Maria John,  EdD, DNP, CPNP, PMHS

Since 1980, Rita Marie John, EdD, DNP, CPNP, PMHS has worked with underserved populations working in Newark and Plainfield, N. J. for most of her 40-year career as an NP.  Her research interest centers on informatics, nursing education, and primary care issues including immunizations and obesity. She is the author of over 70 peer-reviewed articles and 25 book chapters. She will be giving us talks on the interpretation of lab results and diagnostic radiology case review.

 

 



Nicole Lattanzio, RDN, CNSC, CSP

Nicole is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and Certified Specialist in Pediatrics. Nicole has spent the majority of her career working with infants with complex medical needs and specializes in neonatal and infant nutrition. She will be speaking on dietary interventions for the management of bloody stools and nutrition of late preterm infants. She will also be talking about managing food aversion and choosing the right formula. 

 

Other great presentations:

  • Tongue and Lip Tie: Evidence and Mythology with Dr. Nathan Page, Division Chief of Otolaryngology/ENT at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
  • Clinical Pearls: Skin Care Products with Dr. Samantha Casselman, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, pediatric dermatology expert at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
  • Managing Dysphagia: Evaluation, Treatment, and Testing with Jessica Smith, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, aerodigestive program coordinator at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
  • Child Abuse Speed Session – Speakers from Banner and Phoenix Children's hospital on physical and sexual abuse 
  • Professional Development & Leadership Speed Session with a legislative update from Robin Schaeffer, MSN, RN, CAE, Executive Director of the Arizona Nurses Association, contract negotiation strategies from Dr. Dan Crawford DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, CNE, media interview techniques from Dani Stringer, MSN, CPNP, PMHS  and  leadership in the 21st century with AZ NAPNAP chapter President Samantha Casselman, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC.