Seasons of Change: Cultivating Clinical Excellence

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Friday, November 7, 2025

• 8:30am - 9:00am

  Welcome and Introductory Remarks

  Angie Rickheim, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, PHN President, Minnesota Nurse Practitioners

  As President of Minnesota Nurse Practitioners, Dr. Angie Rickheim brings extensive clinical expertise and leadership to the organization. Her comprehensive nursing background spans multiple certifications and specialties, positioning her as a strong advocate for advancing nurse practitioner practice across the state.

• 9:00am - 9:50am

  KEYNOTE: We are the Ones We've Been Waiting for: Reclaiming our Power and Purpose

  Dr. April Prunty, PhD, RN, NPD-BC Allina

  Dr. April Prunty, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
  System Director, Nursing Professional Development and Patient Education, Allina Health
  Dr. Prunty serves as System Director of Nursing Professional Development and Patient Education for Allina Health across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. With leadership experience at the University of Iowa and the VHA, she co-chairs the ANA Innovation Advisory Council for Education and Communication and mentors for the Association for Nursing Professional Development. Dr. Prunty contributes to healthcare advancement through her roles on the Minnesota Healthforce Partnership Council and as a certified Nursing Professional Development Specialist.

• 9:55am - 10:45am

  Evolving Landscapes in Dementia Management

  Dr. Jamie Starks, FNP, AGNP, PMHNP, WHNP MVAHCS

  Dr. Starks is a neurologist with specialized training in neurocognitive disorders from the University of Minnesota and fellowship training at the University of California-San Francisco. Since 2017, she has served Veterans at the Minneapolis VA's GRECC Memory Clinic and Behavioral Recovery Outreach Team while teaching at the University of Minnesota Medical School and neurology residency program, specializing in dementia management.

• 11:00am - 11:50am

  Diagnosis and Management of Bone Loss

  Dr. Amy Stanwood, FNP, AGNP, WHNP, PNP MVAHCS

  With over 20 years of experience in endocrinology at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Dr. Stanwood combines clinical expertise with a passion for education. She embraces the "watch one, do one, teach one" philosophy that reflects her commitment to healthcare education and excels in the intricate diagnostic processes required in her field.

• 11:50am - 12:50pm

  LUNCH

• 12:50pm - 1:40pm

  Advancing HIV Care in the Current Landscape

  Dr. Brian Goodroad, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP University of Minnesota, School of Nursing

  Dr. Goodroad is a clinical professor specializing in nurse practitioner education with expertise spanning clinical training, research, health policy, and epidemiology. A dedicated HIV educator since the late 1980s, he serves as Clinical Advisor for the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center while advancing APRN practice through advocacy work, including co-founding Minnesota Nurse Practitioners and championing full-practice authority legislation.

• 2:00pm - 2:50pm

  A New Dawn in the Evaluation and Management of Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

  Dr. Amelia Rooks

  Dr. Rooks is a board-certified pediatrician and psychiatrist dedicated to children's mental health in Minnesota. She is a MD/MPH graduate from the University of Florida with specialized training through Post Pediatric Portal Fellowship. Her research focuses on early childhood mental health, anxiety disorders, and LGBTQ+ youth healthcare, earning recognition from the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the U.S. Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award.

• 3:00pm - 3:50pm

  Harvesting the Future: AI Innovations in Clinical Practice

  Dr. Robin Austin, PhD, DNP, DC, MSN, RN, NI-BC, FAMIA, FAAN University of Minnesota, School of Nursing Director, Center for Nursing Informatics

  Dr. Austin serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Nursing and Director of the Center for Nursing Informatics. Her research focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to examine healthy aging, particularly in women's health, empowering individuals through innovative technologies that support whole-person, strengths-based approaches to self-care.

• 3:50pm - 4:00pm

  Closing Remarks

  Angie Rickheim, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, PHN President, Minnesota Nurse Practitioners