Advanced Educational Sessions
Thursday, November 5, 2026
All times listed in Arizona MST
Fetal Nurse Coordinator Collaborative
Advancing Excellence in Fetal Cardiac Care Coordination
Session held in: Bird/Roadrunner
7:45 - 8:00 a.m.
Welcome Introduction
Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC and Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Collaborative Fetal Care: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Intervention, and Referrals
Sarah Smiley, MD
8:35 - 8:55 a.m.
Inside Fetal Intervention Nursing: Coordination, Care, and Family Support
Terra Lafranchi, NP-C
8:55 - 9:15 a.m.
Advancing Fetal Cardiac Intervention: Innovation and Outcomes
Wayne Tworetzky, MD
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Navigating the Patient Journey in Fetal Cardiology
Katelyn McMahan
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Fetal Cardiac Intervention: A Panel Discussion
Wayne Tworetzky, MD
Terra Lafranchi, NP-C
Katelyn McMahan
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
BREAK
10:30 - 10:50 a.m.
The Evolotion of the Fetal Cardiology Nurse Coordinator: Leadership, Advocacy, and Innovation
Nathalie Dutil, RN, BSN
10:50 - 11:10 a.m.
Bridging Generations: Fetal Care for Patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Tiffany HackettStuart, RN, MHA, BSN
11:10 - 11:30 a.m.
Maternal Mental Health in Fetal Care: Evidence, Impact, and Support Strategies
Shantel Hinnen, LCSW, PMH-C
11:30 - 11:50 a.m.
Reimagining Patient Education: Innovation, Branding, and Family Resources
Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
11:50 - 12:00 p.m.
Q&A and Discussion
Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 - 1:20 p.m.
Building Family Support in Fetal Cardiology: Pathways, Resources, and Parent Connection
Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN
1:20 - 1:40 p.m.
Coordinating Care of the Fetus with D-TGA: Intervention, Strategies, and Clinical Insights
Joseph Graziano, MD
1:40 - 1:55 p.m.
Developmental Care for Newborns with Complex Cardiac Diagnoses the NEST/NTC approach
Noelle Hays, RN, BSN
1:55 -2:15 p.m.
Heart-Centered Support: Bereavement and Hospice Care in Fetal Care
Amanda Sahli, MCS, LAMFT
2:15 - 3:05 p.m.
Interactive Case Review: Chest Pain Presentations in Fetal Cardiology
Diane Spicer, PA (ASCP) CM
3:05 - 3:30 p.m.
BREAK
3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Interactive Case Review: Chest Pain Presentations in Fetal Cardiology (Discussion and Results)
Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN,
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Collaborative Conversations in Fetal Cardiology: Panel & Round Table Discussion
Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN
Tiffany HacketStuart, RN, MHA, BSN
Nathalie Dutil, RN, BSN
Noelle Hays, RN,BSN
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
The Heart of Coordination: The Lasting Impact of the Nurse Coordinator Role
Laura Bardeguez, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Kelsey Connor, BSN, RN, CPN
4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss the opening reception!
