09/21/2026
MAAPPN Annual Conference 12 Days Away!
Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Time: 7:45 AM to 3: 45 PM
SO MANY GREAT TOPICS!! Neuropsychiatric Autoimmunity, AI, ECT, New Roles, Psychosis, Pediatric integration...
REGISTER HERE: https://maappn.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-events/149068-maappns-3rd-annual-conference-psychiatric-pearls-of-clinical-practice #!registration
Cost: Members: $175/Non-Members $225
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham, 450 Totten Pond Rd, Waltham, MA
CEUs: 6.0/3.0 Pharmacology
"Pearls of Clinical Practice" provides real life, practical and timely information about many of these issue where learning, collaboration, and innovation come together to advance APRN psychiatric practice and professional growth. Whether you're a student beginning your journey, an early-career clinician building foundational expertise, or a seasoned professional, you'll gain practical insights, expand your clinical knowledge, explore emerging perspectives, and
THE BEST PART!! connecting with our vibrant community of colleagues and leaders across the field.
Agenda
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM: Continental Breakfast and Registration, Visit Exhibitors
8:15 AM – 8:30AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30-9:30 AM: Hiding in Plain Sight: The Neuroimmune Neuropsychiatric Dimension of Treatment Resistance in Mental Health- Peggy Chapman, MSN, PNMHCS-BC
9:30 -10:30 AM: The Hormonal Masquerade: Recognizing Endocrine Drivers of Psychiatric Presentation– Jillian Martin, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-CS
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Break – Visit Exhibitors
11:00 AM – 12:00PM: Psychosis Pathophysiology & Presentation: Maria Grotz,MSNP
12:00 PM -1:00 PM: Lunch and Visit Exhibitors
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Harnessing the Transformative Power of Big Data and AI to Revolutionize Nursing Practice - Ian B. Kirit, DNP, RN, CEN, FSIEN
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Dare to Venture: The Untapped Paths Defining the New Era of the Psych APRNs - Panel Presentation & Discussion
1) ECT – Louisa Dichard, MS, PMHCNS-BC
2) Hospitalist Role – Adult/Adolescent/ChildPsychiatry – Mini Sharma, PMHNP-BC
3) Integrated Behavioral Health – Pediatric Psychiatry – Natasha Fevry, DNP, PMHNP-BC
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Closing Remarks, Evaluation, and CEUs
Can’t wait to see you there!
REGISTRATION LINK HERE Join us for our annual conference, where learning, collaboration, and innovation come together to advance psychiatric practice and professional growth. Whether you're a...
