Multidisciplinary Shock Care from the RN and APP Perspective
Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are front and center in managing the shock patient in the ICU and beyond. We believe their expertise is key in making an impact on survival.
Following the success of last year’s dedicated Nursing and APP Summit, we will continue evolving the format in 2026 to offer a dedicated RN and APP-focused summit happening on March 5th, 2026.
New this year! We're excited to offer Shock Nursing & APP Jeopardy on March 5th at 12 p.m.
Nursing & APP Shock Agenda
Thursday, March 5, 2026
8 AM to 12 PM
Summit Session 1: Predicting Cardiogenic Shock
Moderators: Amanda Bergeron, NP, Stephanie Koepke, CNS
Panelists: Kha Dinh, MD, Lisa Janowiak, CCP, Casey Miller, NP, Robyn Mitchell NP, David Morrow, MD, Laura Wueste NP
Patients that Don’t Fit the Mold: Identifying Cardiogenic Shock Early
Max Danis, RN
8 AM
8:10
Discussion
8:15
The Call Before the Storm: The Shock Call
Leeandra Schnell, RN
8:25
Discussion
8:30
Educating the Community – Patient Selection and Time of Call
Robyn Mitchell, DNP
8:40
8:45
Discussion
Break
Session 2: Managing Cardiogenic Shock
Moderators: Robin Miller, NP, Annie Sheehan, NP
Panelists: Nancy Albert PhD, Max Danis, RN, Kristin Farrell, RN, Fidel Gonzalez, NP, Russell Perkins, NP, Aniket Rali, MD
Walkie/Talkie Needs: Mobilization During Shock
Jason Radfar, PT
9
Discussion
9:10
Drugs During Shock: A Pharmacological Perspective
Patricia Uber, PharmD
9:15
Discussion
9:25
There is No Such Thing as Autopilot on pMCS - Managing Curveballs
Russell Perkins, AGACNP-B
9:30
9:40
Discussion
Access Site Complications in pMCS
Rose Richmond, RN, Shanarian Williams, RN
9:45
9:55
Discussion
10
What Does ECMO Wean Look Like -The Bedside Perspective
Casey Miller, AGACNP-BC
10
Discussion
10:15
Break
Session 3: Surviving Cardiogenic Shock
Moderators: Stephanie Barnes, DNP, Neha Jharia, NP
Panelists: Amanda Bergeron, NP, Harish Devineni, MD, Ashley Evans, NP, Jordan Garcia, PA, Ashrith Guha, MD
Recovery After Shock: GDMT
Stephanie Barnes, DNP
10:30
Discussion
10:40
Recovery after Shock: Transition to Home
Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS
10:45
Post-Shock Clinics
Amika McBurnie, PA-C
11
11:10
11:15
Discussion
Break
11:30 -1:00 Lunch and Nursing/APP Shock Jeopardy
We are proud to partner with the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) to deliver a dynamic and meaningful experience for all attendees.
Nursing and APP Chairs
Neha Jharia, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Amanda Bergeron, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Advisory Board Members
Neha Jharia, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Amanda Bergeron, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Michelle Ferri, MS, ACNP-BC
Carolyn Rosner, MSN, NP-C, MBA
Sarah Homer, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
Sandy Wood, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
Stephanie Koepke, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC
Laura Wueste, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
Robin Miller, DNP, MPH, ACNP-BC
*Memorial Hermann Health System is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.