37TH Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference
Diversity in Academia: Exploring Implications Across Research, Education, Practice, Policy, and Innovation
June 5 - 8, 2024
Madrid, Spain
REGISTRATION
Registration includes all conference materials, continuing education credit, continental breakfast, and Awards Banquet.
Early-bird Registration Period (January 1 - February 29)
- Member - $500.00
- Non-member - $625.00
- *Student (unlicensed) - $400.00 (include copy of current school ID)
Pre-Conference Registration Period (March 1 - May 18)
- Member - $600.00
- Non-member - $725.00
- *Student - $500.00 (include copy of current school ID)
Onsite Registration Period (June 5 - 6)
- Member - $700.00
- Non-member - $825.00
*Student refers to undergraduate/basic education only.
Form of payments for onsite registration: Credit card, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal. No checks.
Cancellations: Available through May 18, 2024 (A $100 administrative fee applies).
Refunds: There are no refunds after May 18, 2024.
Speakers
Dr. LaDonna Northington
Former Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Professor Emeritus at University of Mississippi Medical Center
Dr. LaDonna Northington
LaDonna Northington is currently a professor emeritus with the University of MS School of Nursing, having recently retired after 45 years of service to the medical center. LaDonna worked as a nursing student for two years, and has been a nurse for 43 years. LaDonna completed her nursing pre-requisite courses at Alcorn State University and completed her BSN at the UMC SON in 1979, her MSN from UMC SON in 1987, and her Doctorate of Nursing Science (DSN) from Louisiana State University in New Orleans in 1998, with an emphasis on consultation and child health nursing. She spent the first 16 years of her career as a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of MS Children’s hospital (8 as a staff RN and 8 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist). From 1990 – 1995, LaDonna served as an adjunct faculty member in the instructor role for the SON.
LaDonna joined the UMC SON faculty full time in 1995. During her tenure at the SON, LaDonna served in several leadership roles, including semester coordinator, program director for the traditional program, Assistant Dean for the undergraduate program, and her most recent position was that of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
LaDonna maintained her clinical expertise as a part time staff nurse at the Baptist Medical Center in the PICU, AICU and ED. Most recently she worked part time as a staff RN/Nurse Manager for the Baptist After Hours Pediatric Clinic. She now works part time at a private after-hours pediatric clinic.
During her career, LaDonna has been involved professionally across many organizations. On the state and local levels, LaDonna has served as President of the Theta Beta Chapter of Sigma, President of the Mississippi Nurses Foundation, Secretary of District 13, and member of the Education, Awards and Research committee of the Mississippi Nurses Association, Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi and board member of the Friends of Children’s Hospital and the Jackson Chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation. LaDonna was a member of the Mississippi Board of Nursing from 1993-2002, serving as Secretary for two years and President for three years. On the national level, LaDonna has served in various capacities, including serving as an item writer for the pediatric generalist and critical care exams, and the NCLEX exam. She has served on the board for the Association of Black Nursing Faculty and the Society of Pediatric Nurses. She completed her term as president in April of 2022.
LaDonna has served on serval editorial boards, including the Journal of Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, and The Scientific Pages of Nursing. She also serves as a reviewer for journals, including Critical Care Nursing, Journal of School Health, and the Journal of Pediatric Nursing. LaDonna has served on several national advisory panels for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the Association of Critical Care Nurses.
LaDonna has received several awards including Who’s Who in American Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist of the Year, District 13 Nurses Association (1992), Critical Care Nurse of the Year, District 13 and the Mississippi Nurses Association (1993), Pediatric/Neonatal Nurse of the Year, District 13 and the Mississippi Nurses Association (1994), Nursing Faculty of the Year Mississippi Nurses Association Nightingale Award (2010), HEADWAE (Higher Education Appreciation – Working for Academic Excellence) Outstanding Faculty Honoree – representing the University of MS Medical Center (2012) and School of Nursing Alumnus of Year (2017).
Since retirement, LaDonna continues her involvement in the profession as Chair of the MNF Awards committee, Chair of the NOVEL project group for ASPEN, Chair of the Pediatric Certification Exam panel, and Secretary for the Association of Black Nursing Faculty. In her free time, LaDonna enjoys Zumba, Pilates and naps.
Dr. Randolph Rasch
Former Dean of Michigan State University
Dr. Randolph Rasch
Dr. Randolph Rasch is Professor in the College of Nursing at Michigan State University. With over 30 years of coaching/mentoring experience, he was recently certified as an Executive/Life Coach by the Hudson Coaching Institute. Previously serving as the 9th dean of the Michigan State University College of Nursing he has over 30 years of, primarily, academic leadership experience, including service on professional, corporate and community boards. Among others, he currently serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN), and a VUSN representative on the Vanderbilt University Chancellors’ Cabinet Dare-to-Grow Campaign.
Dr. Rasch was the first State-wide Director of Nursing Services/Programs Director in the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), where he provided leadership and direction for nursing services and assisted the Director of Health Services with the overall development, management, and operation of Health Services in the TDOC. As part of a three-member management team, Dr. Rasch was responsible for designing and implementing a system of health care for the TDOC and as Programs Director, leading the development and facilitating the implementation of the Quality Assurance Program for Health Services in the TDOC.
He previously served as a member-at-large to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and served on the AACN/American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL)Advisory Task Force to implement recommendations of Advancing Healthcare Transformation: A New Era for Academic Nursing. He is the immediate past chair of the Nursing Deans Group of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Among governor appointed service, he most recently served, by appointment of the Governor of the State of Michigan, to co-leading the effort to reduce maternal-child morbidity and mortality in the State of Michigan and chaired the Primary Care Connections Governor’s Task Force of the Coronavirus – Racial Disparities Task Force and also the Michigan Implicit Bias LARA Advisory Task Force.
Dr. Rasch has consulted on a multitude of projects including analysis of nursing productivity and workload, and process improvement and improvement of organizational performance in healthcare delivery. Notably, his expertise is in the area of primary care and community health, particularly the roles, functions and appropriate skill mix for all levels of nursing, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, advanced practice nurses/nurse practitioners and cultural diversity in healthcare services. Dr. Rasch’s clinical experiences as a registered nurse include charge nurse on a surgical unit in a community hospital and public health nurse (PHN) and PHN Team Leader and home health nurse in a county health department. As a FNP, he has provided care in a prison system; a corporate health care center; and a nurse managed clinic recognized as a clinical agency by the NC Board of Nursing.
A Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) and a Distinguished Scholar, and Fellow, in the National Academies of Practice (FNAP) and Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Dr. Rasch holds the distinction of being the first African American male graduate of the nursing program at Andrews University and the first African American male masters prepared FNP (a graduate of the FNP program at Vanderbilt School of Nursing). He is the first African American male to hold the PhD in nursing and was the first African American male public health nurse in the State of Michigan. Other honors include Distinguished Alumni of the School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin; The Trailblazer Award of the National Black Nurses Association; The Lulu Wolf Hassenplug Award for Distinguished Career in Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing; and The Dr. Gene Tranbarger Writing Award, the American Association for Men in Nursing.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid, stands as a beacon of luxury and comfort in the heart of Madrid, Spain. This prestigious hotel boasts state-of-the-art facilities, elegantly designed rooms offering the pinnacle of comfort, and world-class dining experiences. Its strategic location not only provides stunning views of the city but also ensures easy access to Madrid's rich cultural landmarks and bustling city life.
Room Rate (Euro):
- King - Two Twins - $285 - $375
- Suites - $415 plus
- Family Suite - $535
Sponsorship
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ABNF CONFERENCE AWARDS LIST
ABNF Awards Committee is seeking to honor those nurses who contribute to the Mission and Goals of the Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Inc, who carry on the traditions of revered past honorees, and who exemplify the distinguishing criteria of the awards.
ABNF Awards will be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference to be held June 5-8, 2024.
See the official ABNF Conference Awards list below and submit your nomination by May 1, 2024.
The Young Publisher Award
Has had manuscripts published during the preceding year which address the health care needs of African American clients, families and communities or African American faculty members and students.
The Young Researcher Award
Has received funding for research related to the African American client, family, community, faculty member or student.
The Lucille Davis Dissertation Award
Given to an ABNF faculty member in the dissertation phase of his or her doctoral studies.
The Johnella Banks Member Achievement Award
Is given for distinguished achievements in multiple areas during the preceding year. Must provide, for example, notable biographical information with regard to published articles, exact amount of grant funding, the funding number and agency, with specific examples of scholarly awards and recognition.
ABNF Honorary Membership
For individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to nursing but are no longer teaching.
The Lifetime Achievement in Education and Research Award
Given to those who have made a significant contribution to nursing and/or health care of African American clients. The recipient does not have to be a member of ABNF
The Sallie Tucker-Allen Graduate Nursing Student Research Scholarship ($500.00)
The recipient must be a member of ABNF.
Undergraduate Nursing Student Scholarship ($500.00)
The recipient must be a member of ABNF.
Excellence in Community Service and Engagement
The award is given in honor of an ABNF member who demonstrates a sustained effort of service and leadership to meet the needs of a community. Exemplars of the impact of the member’s service are identified.
Sallie Tucker Allen Outstanding Member Award
The award is awarded to an ABNF member who consistently demonstrates outstanding service and commitment to achieve the goals of ABNF.
Living Legend Award
The Living Legend Award is awarded to an ABNF member or members in honor of their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession, sustained over the course of their careers.
Excellence in Academic Leadership
This award is given to an ABNF member who: demonstrates a high level of initiative; responsibility and resourcefulness to address challenges confronting the school or college of nursing; develops trust and credibility through open, respectful communication with faculty, students, staff and key stakeholders; invests time and effort in developing others to grow professionally; champions change effectively through formal or informal leadership; driven by a need to produce sustainable results; demonstrates worker like diligence in achieving positive outcomes; guided by values of fairness and doing the right thing for students, faculty and staff; and demonstrates a record of accomplishment in achieving awards for excellence.
Innovation in Teaching Award
The Innovations in Teaching Award is given to an ABNF member who demonstrates creativity and innovative teaching strategies that promote academic success and student achievement; demonstrates compassion and respect for students and creates a culture that encourages student expression of ideas; acts as an exemplary role model and exhibits professional values and standards and demonstrates evidence-based teaching/learning and integration of theory and practice. The awardee must have taught full-time for at least 2 consecutive years.