37th Annual Southwestern Regional Nurse Practitioner Clinical Symposium

Keynote Speaker: April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN

Empowering the NP Profession: Where We've Been and Where We're Going

Dr. April Kapu is an accomplished healthcare executive with over 30 years in the field, including 20 years as a critical care nurse practitioner. Dr. Kapu is the Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Global Affairs at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to her current roles, she served as an associate chief nursing officer for advanced practice at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she established advanced practice infrastructure and expanded advanced practice models of care across the health system. Dr. Kapu is frequently consulted for her expertise in advanced practice leadership and has presented in many national and international forums, authored chapters in advanced practice nursing textbooks, and published manuscripts in numerous peer-reviewed medical and nursing journals. She holds several professional roles including Fellow for the Society of Critical Care Medicine, Past President and Fellow for AANP, and Fellow for the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Kapu has received several awards including Vanderbilt’s “Transformational Nurse Leader of the Year”, Tennessee Hospital Association’s “Nurse of Clinical Distinction” and nationally, Modern Healthcare’s “2022 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives”.   She holds both a masters and doctoral degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

Breakout Topics

Pharmacology and Clinical Updates:

• Top New Meds for 2025 with Angie Golden
• New Cardio Tech with Vidette Argente
• Pharmacology in Women's Health with Melanie Logue
• Primary Care Cardio and Afib Updates with Dani Piar
• Sleep Apnea 
• Community of Practice: Environmental Impacts/Social Determinants of Health with Adriana Perez
• Nephrology Updates for 2025 with Kristin Larson
• Human Trafficking with John Fraleigh

Best Practices for Independent Practice: 

• Current trends in NP liability claims
• Billing and Coding with Bessie Burk
• AI for NPs with April Kapu
• Legal Implications of Independent Practice with Randy Quinn

Advance Your Career:

• New to Practice CV Writing and Contract Negotiation with Heidi Sanborn, Bessie Burk and Shelley Vaughn
• CVs for Specialties and Academia with Heidi Sanborn, Bessie Burk and Shelley Vaughn
• Participate in Mock Interviews
• NP Career Fields and Opportunities with Erlinda Singarajah, Courtney McMeekin

Registration:

Register early to receive the best price! Prices will increase by $50 on June 1, 2025.

AzNA Member $225  

Non-Member $325

Student* $150

*NP Student rate is available only for students in NP programs and have not yet completed studies to practice as a Nurse Practitioner at any level. NPs currently licensed but also enrolled in further educational offerings are not eligible for the student rate.

Online registration closes on July 14, 2025. Registration will also be available on-site on the day of the event.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds for registration cancellations will be processed until July 18, less a $35 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after July 18.

Continuing Education

NCPD and Pharmacology Contact Hours will be awarded. Information is coming soon.

Hotel Rooms

For those traveling, the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West offers rooms at a discounted rate of $99 a night. Click here to book your discounted stay for the NP Symposium. Rooms must be booked by July 4, 2025.