--- title: 2022 PTAP Symposium description: The 2020 ANCC NCPD Summit will be a preconference event at the AONL 2020 Annual Conference on March 18 in Nashville, TN. --- ## About PTAP Be a part of an elite and expanding group! You’ll be in good company. Learn how more than 218 [ANCC PTAP-accredited programs](https://www.nursingworld.org/organizational-programs/accreditation/ptap/ptap-programs/) in 780 (and growing) sites around the world are putting PTAP to work at their organizations and the difference it's making for the nursing workforce.  PTAP accredited three types of transition to practice programs (TTP). - RN Residencies — For nurses with less than 12 months’ experience - RN Fellowships — For experienced nurses to master new clinical settings - APRN Fellowships — For newly certified advanced practice nurses TTP programs that use the ANCC PTAP framework find value in being able to improve structures and processes by creating robust, comprehensive programs for nurses’ and APRN transitioning into and within the profession. ANCC PTAP is one of ANCC’s internationally renowned credentialing programs that certify and recognize health care organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. In addition, ANCC PTAP is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Standards Recognition Entity for Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAP). *ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification.* **ANCC PTAP programs:** - Utilize evidence-based criteria - Create a framework for transitioning registered nurses and APRNs - Meet the National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing recommendation #3 - Apply a peer review process - Integrate national competencies [REGISTER NOW](https://pages.nursingworld.org/ptapsymp2022/registration) ## Something Powerful ### Tell The Reader More The headline and subheader tells us what you're [offering](https://pages.nursingworld.org/ptapsymp2022/about#), and the form header closes the deal. Over here you can explain why your offer is so great it's worth filling out a form for. Remember: - Bullets are great - For spelling out [benefits](https://pages.nursingworld.org/ptapsymp2022/about#) and - Turning visitors into leads. ## SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE ### DAY 1 – APRIL 26 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ### Lounge; Networking 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM ### Welcome Remarks from Chair and Vice Chair 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM ### Opening Keynote: Kathy Casey, PhD, RN, **NPD-BCTools for Measuring Transition to Practice Program Outcomes (1.0 CE)** 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM ### Networking; Visit Lounge; Virtual Poster Presentation 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM ### PTAP Power Session – Pioneering (1.0 CE) 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM ### Networking; Visit Lounge; Virtual Poster Presentation 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM ### Rapid Fire Innovation Session (1.0 CE) 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM ### Networking; Visit Lounge; Virtual Poster Presentation 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM ### PTAP Power Session (3) – PBL (1.0 CE) ### DAY 2 – APRIL 27 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ### Lounge; Networking 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ### PTAP Power Session – Partnering (1.0 CE) 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM ### Networking; Visit Lounge; Virtual Poster Presentation 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM ### Rapid Fire Innovation Session (1.0 CE) 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM ### Networking; Visit Lounge; Virtual Poster Presentation 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM ### Q&A Poster – Open Forum (1.25 CE) 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM ### Networking; Visit Lounge 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM ### PTAP Celebration Video & PTAP PD of the Year Presentation (15 min;0.25 CE) 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM ### Networking; Visit Lounge 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM ### Closing Speaker: Meghan Bachman **Essential Self-Care for Essential Workers: How to Make Yourself A Priority** [VIEW DETAILED SCHEDULE](https://pages.nursingworld.org/ptapsymp2022/about#) The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs for registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). [LEARN MORE ](https://pages.nursingworld.org/ptapsymp2022/about#) ![PTAP-Symposium-2021-Logo-White](https://pages.nursingworld.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PTAP-Symposium-2021-Logo-White.png?width=135&name=PTAP-Symposium-2021-Logo-White.png) © American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. ![ancc30thAnniversaryLogo](https://pages.nursingworld.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ancc30thAnniversaryLogo.png?width=267&name=ancc30thAnniversaryLogo.png) ![PTAP-Symposium-2021-Logo-White](https://pages.nursingworld.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PTAP-Symposium-2021-Logo-White.png?width=135&name=PTAP-Symposium-2021-Logo-White.png) © American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. × **KATHY CASEY PHD, RN, NPD-BC** KEYNOTE SPEAKER Kathy Casey, PhD, RN, NPD-BC is a Professional Development Specialist at Denver Health, in Denver, Colorado. Kathy coordinates the Graduate Nurse Residency Program, which focuses on supporting and retaining newly graduated nurses as they transition into professional nursing practice. She is adjunct faculty at the University of Colorado, College of Nursing and Colorado Christian University, School of Nursing. Her research endeavors include the development and testing of the Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey, an instrument designed to measure graduate nurse transition into practice. In addition, she co-developed the Casey-Fink Readiness for Practice Survey and the Casey-Fink Nurse Retention Survey. These surveys have been used both nationally and internationally. She has published her findings in peer reviewed journals and has presented at national conferences. Kathy is a member of the Association for Nurses in Professional Development and Sigma Theta Tau. She received her BSN from Pacific Lutheran University, her MSN from the University of Colorado, College of Nursing, and her PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing. × **MEGHAN BACHMAN** CLOSING SPEAKER Meghan Bachman is a certified Holistic Health Coach, personal development speaker, and founder of Bach&Forth LLC. Through her work, she helps guide individuals to clarity around their life goals, provides tools for mindset mastery, and ensures forward motion through the power of habit building and accountability. In addition to her work as a coach and speaker, Meghan is an advocate for clean and conscious living, spreading awareness around the profound impact it has on our holistic health through her online community, @bachandforth.