4th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Advocacy Day

Pace University will host the 4th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Advocacy Day, a one-day conference bringing together nurses, nursing students, educators, and Oncology Nursing Society chapters from across New York.

Designed to strengthen nurses’ voices as advocates for their patients, profession, and communities, the conference will feature expert-led sessions on nursing advocacy, real-world action, and effective advocacy strategies. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with nursing professionals and students from Pace and other participating institutions, including New York University, Molloy University, and Stony Brook University.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants may earn 5.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours.

Agenda

  • 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:45 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Welcome Address
    Catherine S. Finlayson, PhD, RN, OCN, FNYAM
  • 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Keynote: The Vision for Nursing Advocacy
    Angela Amar, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, dean and president-elect
  • 10:15 a.m.–11:40 a.m. | Session I: Nursing Advocacy 101
  • 11:40 a.m.–11:50 a.m. | Coffee Break
  • 11:50 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Session II: Nurses in Action
  • 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
  • 1:45 p.m.–2:55 p.m. | Session III: Advocacy Strategy
  • 3:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks
    Renee Chau, MSN, ACPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, OCN

Session Presenters

Presenters include:

  • Marilyn L. Dollinger, DNS, FNP, RN
  • Stacey Jackson, MA, BSN, RN
  • Matt Duckworth
  • Shila Pandey, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN
  • Karen Gable, RN
  • Jill Auckenthaler, RN
  • Lyndsey Auge, RN
  • Fay Wright, PhD, RN, APRN-BC
  • Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, FHIMSS, FAAAAI, FIEL
  • Lisa Summers, DrPH, MSN

Continuing Education

This program will provide 5.0 NCPD contact hours. New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing Center for Nursing Continuing Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Space is limited. If you are registered and are no longer able to attend, please email cfinlayson@pace.edu.

November 7
8:30am to 3:00pm

Pace University
15 Beekman Street, Bianco Room
New York, NY 10038

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Add To Calendar2026-11-07 08:30:00 2026-11-07 15:00:00 4th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Advocacy Day

Pace University will host the 4th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Advocacy Day, a one-day conference bringing together nurses, nursing students, educators, and Oncology Nursing Society chapters from across New York.

Designed to strengthen nurses’ voices as advocates for their patients, profession, and communities, the conference will feature expert-led sessions on nursing advocacy, real-world action, and effective advocacy strategies. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with nursing professionals and students from Pace and other participating institutions, including New York University, Molloy University, and Stony Brook University.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants may earn 5.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours.

Agenda

  • 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. | Registration and Breakfast
  • 8:45 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Welcome Address
    Catherine S. Finlayson, PhD, RN, OCN, FNYAM
  • 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Keynote: The Vision for Nursing Advocacy
    Angela Amar, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, dean and president-elect
  • 10:15 a.m.–11:40 a.m. | Session I: Nursing Advocacy 101
  • 11:40 a.m.–11:50 a.m. | Coffee Break
  • 11:50 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Session II: Nurses in Action
  • 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
  • 1:45 p.m.–2:55 p.m. | Session III: Advocacy Strategy
  • 3:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks
    Renee Chau, MSN, ACPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, OCN

Session Presenters

Presenters include:

  • Marilyn L. Dollinger, DNS, FNP, RN
  • Stacey Jackson, MA, BSN, RN
  • Matt Duckworth
  • Shila Pandey, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN
  • Karen Gable, RN
  • Jill Auckenthaler, RN
  • Lyndsey Auge, RN
  • Fay Wright, PhD, RN, APRN-BC
  • Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, FHIMSS, FAAAAI, FIEL
  • Lisa Summers, DrPH, MSN

Continuing Education

This program will provide 5.0 NCPD contact hours. New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing Center for Nursing Continuing Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Space is limited. If you are registered and are no longer able to attend, please email cfinlayson@pace.edu.

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