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2025 Georgia Clinical Nurse Specialist Conference

Kennesaw State University (KSU) Center
3333 Busbee Drive Northwest
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 8:00am ET - 5:00pm ET
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3333 Busbee Drive Northwest, Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Topic

Generations of Care: Uniting for Excellence in Nursing

Additional Information

The Georgia Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) group is hosting its 3rd biennial conference at the KSU Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. The theme, “Generations of Care: Uniting for Excellence in Nursing,” will focusing on increasing engagement and knowledge of the CNS role and addressing the gaps within the healthcare setting, academia, and the community. We are now accepting abstracts for podium and poster presentations. The deadline for submission is June 21, 2025. For more information, please see the abstract information page. All RNs, APRNs, and students are welcome to attend. An application for continuing education credits have been submitted for this event. Full agenda to be posted soon!

Speakers

Chelsea Hagopian
Chelsea Hagopian DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Executive Director, Georgia Nursing Workforce Center

Assistant Clinical Professor
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University

Melissa Rouse
Melissa Rouse PhD, APRN, CNS-BC, NEA-BC, CENP, CPHQ

Chief Nursing Officer
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville

I am a motivated, results oriented, highly visible nursing leader. I work collaboratively with organizational leaders, physicians, interdisciplinary partners and staff to effectively align and support key strategic initiatives. Utilizing emotional and political intelligence, I have been successful at building and retaining high performance teams by developing, mentoring and motivating skilled professionals. I can effectively translate organizational objectives and goals into measurable outcomes. I have strong verbal and written communication skills. I am always seeking avenues for growth and development. I have taken leadership courses such as clear leadership, crucial conversations, group coaching and emotional intelligence. I am an activation coach with experience working with physician/nurse dyads. I work with an executive coach and believe in life long learning and opportunities for growth.

Vendors

Thank you for your participation in the 2025 Georgia Clinical Nurse Specialist Conference. The mission of our nonprofit organization is to promote the expertise and value a CNS contributes to the healthcare organization. Our organization provides education to communities, the public, and/or health care organizations regarding the unique contributions of CNSs to the well-being of individuals and groups. Our 3rd biennial conference is quickly approaching. The purpose of the conference is to highlight advances in leadership, clinical practice and education, healthcare promotion, and disease prevention. This conference is open to all Advanced Practices Nurses, Registered Nurses (RN), and RN/CNS students. We look forward to partnering with you to showcase your products and/or organizational information at our conference. Vendor registration ends September 26, 2025.

Attachments

Vendor Registration

Vendors will be provided 1-2 tables and 1-2 chairs. A fee of $150 will be assessed if additional space is needed for equipment and/or outlet access.

Please note, a $5.00 ticket service fee will be added at the time of purchase.

$650.00

Register For This Event

Regular Registration for GACNS Members
Early Bird Discount Until 8/1/2025

Please note, a $5.00 ticket service fee will be added at the time of purchase.

$175.00   $125.00

Regular Registration for GACNS Non-Members
Early Bird Discount Until 8/1/2025

Please note, a $5.00 ticket service fee will be added at the time of purchase.

$175.00   $150.00

Student Registration (Current BSN or MSN students ONLY, not current APRNs)

Please note, a $5.00 ticket service fee will be added at the time of purchase. You must be currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree RN program or MSN program (Examples but not limited to Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Nurse Wife (CNW), or Nursing Education program). 

$75.00