YSN presenters included:

"Employment Characteristics and Role Functions of Recent PNP Graduates: A Multi-Site Survey" - Pat Jackson Allen; "Maternal Depression: Implications for Pediatric Care" - Pat Jackson Allen; "Memories: Addressing the Needs of Teens Who Have experienced a Loss" - Alison Moriarty Daley; "Active or Hyperactive? ADHD in the Preschooler" - Patricia Ryan-Krause;"Accuracy of Health Information Regarding Asthma: When to use the Web" - Mikki Meadows-Oliver and Nancy Banasiak; "Keeping Kids Healthy in a Polluted World" - Pat Jackson-Allen.

"Pediatric Nursing: Changing Culture and Practice" served as the theme of this conference in order to highlight that pediatric nursing is a dynamic, ever-evolving profession. As pediatric nursing continues to flourish, it is vital that we provide evidence-based care in all arenas and that nurses chart the course for our profession.

The conference attracted a diverse group of topics and healthcare professionals.