Welcome and Opening Remarks (2 minutes)
Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN, Jefferson College of Nursing
Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, FAPIC, FAAN, Jefferson College of Nursing
Jefferson Center for Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship
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Education Programs
Second National Nursing Symposium on Antibiotic Resistance and Stewardship, November 2025
World AMR Awareness Week, observed November 18–24, raises global awareness about antimicrobial resistance and the critical role of antibiotic stewardship in protecting public health. In recognition of this important week, Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing is hosting the Second National Nursing Symposium on Antibiotic Resistance and Stewardship on November 18, 2025, featuring expert speakers, interactive sessions, and a fireside chat focused on real-world nursing practice in stewardship. The event emphasizes the vital role of nurses as frontline caregivers, educators, and advocates in combating antibiotic resistance, highlighting their impact on responsible antibiotic use, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Innovative Nursing Approaches to Antibiotic-Resistant TB in South Africa: Bridging the Great Divide (56 minutes)
Jason E. Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC
Associate Dean, Community Programs and Initiatives
Endowed Professor, Nursing Leadership and Innovation
Director, Center for Infectious Diseases and Innovation
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
Helping Healthcare Professionals Talk More Effectively About Antibiotics: A Communication Perspective (58 minutes)
Erina L. Farrell, PhD, BSN, RN
Professor Liberal Arts and Associate Head, Communication Arts & Sciences
Pennsy lvania State University, University Park, PA
Penicillin Allergy Evaluation: Opportunities for Nurses to Drive Antibiotic Stewardship (46 minutes)
Eileen J. Carter PhD, RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut, School of Nursing, Storrs, CT
Future Past: Infection Prevention, Antibiotic Stewardship and Evolving Challenges: Leading and Thriving in Times of Change (60 minutes)
Gonzalo Bearman MD, MPH, FACP, FSHEA, FIDSA
Richard P. Wenzel Professor of Medicine
Chair, Division of Infectious Diseases
Associate Chief Quality and Safety Officer for Research, VCU Health System
Virginia Commonwealth University
Fireside Chat: Reflections from the Field (27 minutes)
Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, AL-CIP, FAPIC, FSHEA, FAAN, Jefferson College of Nursing
Elizabeth Monsees, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, FAAN, Children's Mercy, Kansas City, MO
Sara Rogers, DNP, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, President, The Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner Society of America (IDNPSA)
First National Nursing Symposium on Antibiotic Resistance & Stewardship, November 2024
World AMR Awareness Week is celebrated from November 18 to 24 to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic stewardship. In recognition of this week, The Center for Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship at the College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University in partnership with Jefferson Health Nursing, Philadelphia is hosting the First National Nursing Symposium on Antibiotic Resistance and Stewardship.
Welcome and Opening Remarks (15 minutes)
Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN, Jefferson College of Nursing
Kate FitzPatrick, DNP, RN, ACNP, FAAN, NEA-BC, Jefferson Health Systems
Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, FAPIC, FAAN, Jefferson College of Nursing
Protecting Patients. Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance. An Update from CDC (45 minutes)
Arjun Srinivasan, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Diagnostic Stewardship Improves Antibiotic Use and Patient Safety (45 minutes)
Elizabeth Monsees, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Children’s Mercy, Kansas City, MO
Penicillin Allergy Evaluation and De-labeling (30 minutes)
Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, FAPIC, FAAN, Thomas Jefferson University
Sepsis and Antibiotic Stewardship (60 minutes)
Cindy Hou, DO, MA, MBA, CIC, CPHQ, CPPS, FACOI, FACP, FIDSA, Thomas Jefferson University
Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges for Bedside Nurse and Infection Preventionist Engagement in Antibiotic Stewardship: Lessons from the Field (60 minutes)
Elaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC, FAAN, Columbia University
Eleanor Fitzpatrick, DNP, RN, AG-CNS, ACNP, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Bryan Hess, Hess, MD, FIDSA, Thomas Jefferson University
Sarah Hughes, PharmD, BCIDP, Jefferson Abington and Lansdale Hospitals
Maria L. Vacca, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Thomas Jefferson University
Antibiotic Certificate for Nurses Course
Aiming to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance to patient safety and public health, the Jefferson College of Nursing developed this educational offering on antibiotic stewardship specifically for nurses. The course will help nurses participate and lead antibiotic stewardship nursing practices and deliver effective and consistent messages to patients and the public about antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance.