2017 Kaleidoscope Perinatal Nursing Conference draws historic turnout

March 14, 2017

On February 27 and 28, Primary Nurse Planner Amanda Garey, MSN, RNC-OB, and Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women hosted the 34th Annual Kaleidoscope Perinatal Nursing Conference at the Galveston Convention Center in collaboration with the March of Dimes and Houston Area Collaborative Perinatal Program.

The Kaleidoscope Conference planning committee included 33 perinatal experts and consisted of teams representing the Pavilion for Women and Nursing Professional Development.

The conference featured 52 podium speakers and 17 poster presentations from 13 different organizations throughout the greater Houston area. These presentations highlighted the latest nursing topics related to neonatology, obstetrics and professional practice. Of these presenters, 28 presentations were delivered by Texas Children’s employees or physician partners.

The two-day conference attracted a historic 347 participants and 50 vendors from across the United States. Attendees enjoyed a fun and interactive drawing from sponsorship donations.

The Texas Children’s planning committee members worked tirelessly to make this a unique and memorable event. Special thanks to:

  • Committee Chair Amanda Garey, MSN, RNC-OB, C-OB, C-EFM
  • Lynda Tyer-Viola, PhD, RN, FAAN
  • Nan Ybarra, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
  • Elizabeth Bolds, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
  • Kina Foster, MBA, BSN, RNC-MNN
  • Dionne J. Walker, MSN, RNC-OB
  • Tara Barrick, BSN, RNC-OB
  • Denisse Gonzalez, BSN, RNC-MNN
  • Glenda Patrick, MSN, BN, RNC-OB
  • Jenny O’Dowd, BSN, RNC-MNN
  • Leslie R. Williams, BSN, RN, CCRN
  • Delinda Castillo, BSN, RN
  • Angie Rangel, MSN, RN, CCRN, LNC
  • Jaime Choate, BSN, RNC-OB
  • Sharon Demel, MSN, CNS, RNC-NIC
  • Megnon Stewart, MSN, RN
  • Lindsay Gregory, MSN, RN, CPN
  • Tanya Nelson, BS, RN, RNC-NIC
  • Sonia Alvarado, Administrative Assistant
  • Emily Lamport, Marketing