2026 MNA Clinical Conference

All participants will choose (1) morning session and (1) afternoon session; attend both Keynote and Closing Sessions.

Schedule:
7 – 8:15 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Welcome
8:15 – 9:45 a.m. Keynote Address
Understanding the Consequences of Addictive Substances & Behaviors on the Adolescent Brain
Dr. Stephen Dewey, addictions researcher
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
Maintaining the Humanity of Nursing in a Future Geared Towards Technology Based Clinical Practice, Donna White, RN, PhD, CNS, LADC I
From Injury to Recovery: The Workers’ Compensation Journey, Attorney Susan McDonald
Demystifying Perimenopause, Menopause, and Sexual Health, Lara Simondi, APRN, CNM, MPH
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
Update in Clinical Practice – Best Practice Recommendations, Frank J. Domino, MD
Beyond the Scales: Evidence and Practice for Obesity Medications, Hailey Choi, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Navigating the Pharmaceutical & Insurance Industry: Brand vs Generic & What It Means for Practice, Laura G Leahy, DrNP, APRN, PMH-CNS/FNP, CARN-AP, FAANP, FAAN
2:30 – 3 p.m. Break
3 – 4:20 p.m. Closing Session: Mastering Nursing Regulations; Advocacy & Due Process, Maggie Ortiz, MSN, RN

For more information and to register: sign in to the MNA App/events section or sign in to the MNA Member Portal at https://mna.yourassociation.org and click the CE Programs/Events button.For questions or for nonmembers to register, please contact Liz Chmielinski, 781-830-5719