ºÚÁÏÍø Advanced Nurse Practitioner Conference 2025
Integrated care for global health and the role of advanced practice

10 Oct 2025
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Don’t miss the early bird rate – book your place today
Back by popular demand this annual conference will focus on clinical skills with an aim to help support Advance Nurse Practitioners and trainees to develop and maintain clinical competence.
Focussing on ensuring patient safety and professional growth through the presentation of up to date and current relevant issues, this event will be of interest to nursing professionals from both the NHS and independent sector.
This conference will enable delegates to:
• Develop and maintain clinical practice through current evidence-based information
• Build research capability and address shortfalls in national priorities of health-based research
• Learn how to address barriers to support advanced practice
• Develop their career further in contemporary healthcare settings
Testimonials
‘As my first conference I thoroughly enjoyed the day and look forward to future events. I will also recommend it to other colleagues in future.’
‘An excellent day, very well organised, fantastic opportunity to network.’
ºÚÁÏÍø Events
rcnevents@rcn.org.uk
0207 647 3577
Online
Please note these programme details and timings are subject to change.
A final programme will be available on the day.
9.00 |
Explore the conference platform |
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9.15 |
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks Sharlene Hogan, Co-Chair, ºÚÁÏÍø ANP Forum
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9.25 |
Guiding principles of the NMC Paula McLaren, Senior Nursing Adviser for Advanced Practice, Nursing and Midwifery Council
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9.55 |
Campaign to end loneliness in the elderly Paul Cann OBE, CEO for Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection
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10.40
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Strategic vision and the role of the ANP Professor Ruth Endacott, NIHR Director of Nursing and Midwifery
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11.10 |
Comfort break |
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11.30 |
Breakout sessions |
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Room 3 |
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Education Dr. Anna Jones RN (Adult) Reader in Advanced Practice Senior Fellow HEA Chair of the Association of Advanced Practice Educators UK (AAPE UK) Welsh Advanced Practice Educators Network, Cardiff University
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Research Sharlene Hogan, Co-Chair, ºÚÁÏÍø ANP Forum |
Leadership Jenny Riley, Director for Advanced Clinical Practice, Trust NMP Lead, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust |
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12.00 |
5 minute transition |
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12.05 |
Breakout sessions |
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Room 2 |
Room 3 |
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Rashes in infants and children Caroline Crossland |
ANP Nursing – A Mental Health Perspective Josie Tuck, Consultant Nurse and Trainee Multi-Professional Approved Clinician, Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
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Session - TBC
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12.35 |
Lunch break |
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13.05 |
Patient perspective Nick Hartshorne-Evans, the Founder and CEO of the Pumping Marvellous Foundation
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13.35 |
HEADSSS assessment in adolescents and young people Marianne Jenkins, Consultant nurse practitioner at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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14.35 |
Comfort break |
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14.50 |
Advance Nursing in Estonia Gerli Liivet, Estonian Nurses Union, Presidential Advisor and Assistant for International Relations
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15.20 |
Session TBC |
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15.50 |
Chair’s closing remarks Jennifer Charlewood, Co-Chair, ºÚÁÏÍø ANP Forum
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16.00 |
Conference close |
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Our virtual venue
This event is hosted on Zoom Events, the all-in-one virtual conference platform that enables attendees to connect, learn and interact live with people anywhere.
Please note this is a private event for registered delegates who have a valid conference booking. Registered delegates will also be able to view recorded content after the event.
We recommend reading the following guidance before the event to ensure that you get the best experience using Zoom Events.
Accessing Zoom Events
Delegates can expect to receive their Zoom Events joining instructions by email in the week leading up to the event.
If you have registered for the event using a work email address, there are occasions when firewall settings can block the email reaching you (see Technical Support for more information). If you’re unable to locate your joining instructions, check your junk email first, then please contact a member of the events team on 0207 647 3577 or email rcnevents@rcn.org.uk
If you do not already have a Zoom Events account, you will be asked to create one and agree to their terms and conditions before accessing the event.
Note: To join the event, users must log in to Zoom Events using the same email account used when booking a place at the event.
Creating your profile
When you first access Zoom Events, you’ll be prompted to set up your profile.
You can upload a photo, add your place of work, job title, social media contacts and a brief biography to give you more presence and maximise networking at the event.
After the event
Please take a few minutes to complete the evaluation at the end of the event. All answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and will help us to shape future events, both online and face to face.
You will also be able to download your self-learning certificate from this webpage following the event. In order to validate the learning gained we recommend that a reflection is completed and submitted with the certificate as part of any review.
Join the ºÚÁÏÍø to be immediately eligible for the member rate.
Discounts available (max one per booking) - redeemable via telephone/booking form only.
40% discount - nursing student members (pre-registration only), associate retired ºÚÁÏÍø members, HCAs or Aps
25% discount - Accredited ºÚÁÏÍø representatives, forum steering committee members or any member that has been elected to undertake an official ºÚÁÏÍø role
10% discount - Group discount when three or more delegates book together.
To make a booking
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk.
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The ºÚÁÏÍø reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
• A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it).
• Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us.
• A completed ºÚÁÏÍø Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
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In preparation for the event, we recommend the following:
Check your equipment
• Use a computer or laptop if possible, preferably not more than 3 years old.
• If using a mobile device, please ensure that you are using iOS or Android.
• Before joining the event on a computer or mobile device, download the latest version of the Zoom desktop client/app from the . Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link.
Check your internet connection
• You can use the to identify if your device and network connection meet the minimum requirements needed to enjoy the optimal Zoom Events experience.
• The test provides users with recommendations based on the results.
Check your browser
• Use the latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox on your computer or laptop
• Open the event in incognito or private browser window
Troubleshooting tips
• Check that you have followed the advice above for the best experience using Zoom Events
• If using a work device with firewall protection, share this with your IT department ahead of the event for Zoom’s firewall rules
• Close all other applications or programmes on your device e.g. Microsoft Teams
• Refresh your browser
• Turn off your camera to improve connectivity
• Reduce the number of devices in your household using the internet as this could affect your bandwidth internet connection
• Restart your computer
For more information, see and
Eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)2920 546460
For any other queries relating to this conference please contact the ºÚÁÏÍø Events Team:
ºÚÁÏÍøevents@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)207 6473577
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