Location
Kankakee Community College
100 College Drive
Kankakee, Illinois 60901
Date
11.01.2025
Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
ANA-Illinois 2025 Professional Issues Conference – Embracing AI for New Pathways in Nursing
The one-day conference will be held on November 1, 2025, in Kankakee, Illinois.
Timely and Thought-Provoking Sessions
This year’s conference explores the theme “Embracing AI for New Pathways in Nursing.” Kicking off the event, keynote speaker Amy McCarthy DNP, RNC-MNN, NE-BC, CENP will present “AI and the Art of Care,” a powerful session examining the evolving relationship between technology and the human touch in nursing.
Keynote Session Details – AI and the Art of Care
Presentation Objectives:
- Understand the Role of Generative AI in Nursing
- Explore how generative AI can support and enhance nursing practices, including clinical decision-making and personalized care planning.
- Identify Practical Applications of Generative AI in Patient Care
- Examine real-world use cases that demonstrate the integration of AI-driven tools into nursing workflows.
- Evaluate Ethical Considerations of AI in Healthcare
- Discuss the ethical implications of adopting AI in nursing, focusing on maintaining patient-centered care and preserving the human touch.
- Empower Nurse Leaders in AI Integration
- Highlight the evolving role of nurse leaders in understanding, implementing, and advocating for AI-driven solutions in healthcare settings.
- Foster Innovation While Upholding Core Nursing Values
- Gain insights into balancing technological advancements with the compassionate, patient-focused essence of nursing.
About our Keynote Speaker – Amy K. McCarthy DNP, RNC-MNN, NE-BC, CENP
Amy K. McCarthy, DNP, RNC-MNN, NE-BC, CENP, is the Chief Nursing Officer at Hippocratic AI, where she focuses on generative AI solutions to enhance healthcare access. A George Washington University alumna with a DNP in Executive Leadership, McCarthy champions transformational, heart-led leadership to foster innovative, nurse-centric environments.
Currently serving as President of the Texas Nurses Association, she has also held key roles on the American Nurses Association Board, addressing critical issues like safe staffing, workplace violence, and racial equity. McCarthy has also worked on the National League for Nursing’s Accelerating to Practice program and has served on the Nurses on Boards Coalition Board of Directors, overseeing strategic communications.
Her educational background includes a BA in Biology from SMU, and BSN and MSN degrees from UT Arlington. She is certified in Executive Nursing and Maternal-Newborn Nursing.
Other sessions include:
- Human Centered Leadership in the Age of AI: Preventing Nurse Burnout While Embracing Innovations
- Developing Professional Standards for AI Nursing Roles and Responsibilities
- An APRN’s Experience Using AI-Assisted Technology in Psychotherapy Practice
- Clinical Intuition Meets Code: AI’s Role in Modern Nursing Practice
Hotels Near Kankakee Community College
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bourbonnais – Kankakee
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Hampton Inn Bourbonnais Kankakee
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Manteno, IL
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