Pursuing Best Practices NICU Conference 2026

Wilmington, DE US
May 1, 2026

The 18th annual neonatal conference at Nemours Children's Hospital provides a comprehensive platform for neonatal nurses and advanced practice providers to explore advancements, exchange insights, and collaborate on enhancing neonatal care, fostering innovation, and improving outcomes for newborns and their families.

Cost for attending in-person $125.00
A refund, less $25 administrative fee, will be given for written cancellations received before April 15, 2026. No refunds will be given after this date. 

Target Audience

Neonatal Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Promote the adoption of evidence-based practices and emerging technologies in neonatology to improve outcomes for critically ill newborns.
  • Encourage knowledge exchange and teamwork among NICU nurses, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals through interactive sessions and networking opportunities.
  • Help NICU professionals build new skills and share ideas to improve care for newborns.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Lauren Stracuzzi [email protected]

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 4.50 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
02/12/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
05/01/2026 - 7:15am EDT
Event ends: 
05/01/2026 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$125.00
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AGENDA TOPICS - Full agenda will be uploaded shortly.

• Fetal OR to NICU: Coordinating Perinatal Surgical Care for Optimal Outcomes
• At the Threshold: Resuscitation and Care Strategies for 22–23 Week Infants
• Grow Your Own: Designing a Nurse Extern Pathway That Retains Talent
• From First Clue: A Case That Challenges Assumptions
• Advanced Care at Home
• Artificial Intelligence in Nursing

*Titles subject to change*

Nemours Children's Hospital
3rd Floor Lecture Hall
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
United States

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  • All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
  • To view the full bio of faculty, please click on their name.
  • To view additional information on the Nemours Children's disclosure policy, please right click the disclosure link at the bottom of this page.
Course Director(s)

Lauren Stracuzzi, MSN, RNC-NIC, ACCNS-P

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Elizabeth Bradley, MSN, RNC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Alyssa Brysiak, BSN, RNC-NIC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kelly Lindeblad, MSN, RNC-NIC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Janet Lowe, BSN, RNC-NIC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Johanna Muller

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kristen Palaisa

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Cailin Tallent, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Maria Walker, BSN, RNC-NIC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Kelly Lindeblad, MSN, RNC-NIC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kristen Palaisa

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Lauren Stracuzzi, MSN, RNC-NIC, ACCNS-P

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Disclosure Form

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

Nurses
Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

Available Credit

  • 4.50 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.50 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.50 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 4.50 continuing education credits.

Pursuing Best Practices NICU Conference 2026 provides a comprehensive platform for neonatal nurses and advanced practice providers to explore advancements, exchange insights, and collaborate on enhancing neonatal care, fostering innovation, and improving outcomes for newborns and their families. Do not miss the opportunity to exhibit at this exciting event and interact with NICU providers.

Please review the Exhibitor Prospectus below. For more information, contact Janet Lowe, BSN, RNC-NIC | [email protected].

PDF icon Click here to download a copy of the Exhibitor Prospectus.

Price

Cost:
$125.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Advance registration is required and should be received by April 15, 2026.
A refund, less $25 administrative fee, will be given for written cancellations received before April 15, 2026. No refunds will be given after this date.