When Experience is Distressed: Phenomenological Exploration of Mental Health and Illness on July 16 - 19, 2025. Registration Starts on March 1, 2025

When Experience is Distressed: Phenomenological Exploration of Mental Health and Illness

Course ID: 25CE00053
July 16 - 19, 2025
University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Nursing, Omaha, NE

Paid ANCC

Registration Starts on March 1, 2025

Target Audience

This accredited continuing education activity is designated for all healthcare providers, researchers, and scholars either regional or internation, interested in transitions, aging, or phenomenological methods.

Learning Outcomes

Articulate phenomenology as a way of thinking, with applications in research, education, or practice.
Identify the philosophical insights from Phenomenological Reflections on Mental Health and Illness, and how they relate to personal or population-based experiences with mental illness.
Explore methodological advancements in phenomenological research, including improvements or new approaches incorporating a hermeneutic lens.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Institute for Hermeneutic Phenomenology. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

ANCC contact hours will be provided. Total hours are still being determined.

Travel Information:

If you need somewhere to stay, please see the below information.

Hotel options:

If you have any questions about accommodations, please email us at conqual-lab@unmc.edu.

Home2 suites by Hilton (Omaha UN Medical Ctr Area)
4440 Douglas Street
Omaha, NE 68131
402-504-4848
Booking Link: (book by June 17th, 2025) https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=OMAMCHT&arrivalDate=2025-07-15&departureDate=2025-07-21&groupCode=CHTUHC&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

Element Omaha Midtown Crossing by Marriott
3253 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68131
402-614-8080
Booking Link: (book by June 17th, 2025)
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1737999133589&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink

All times are CDT

Agenda
*Subject to change. Updated 2/14/2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

8:00-12:00PM *with breaks	*Visiting Philosopher Day 1* Susan Bredlau, PhD
12:00PM-1:00PM	Lunch
1:00-4:15PM *with breaks	*Abstract Presentations, Discussions, & Student Research Experience* Presenters TBD
4:15-5:00PM	*Optional Sessions*

Thursday, July 17, 2025

9:00-12:00PM *with breaks	*Visiting Philosopher Day 2* Susan Bredlau, PhD
12:00PM-1:00PM	Lunch
1:00-4:00PM *with breaks	*Abstract Presentations, Discussions, Data Collection, & Challenges in Research* Presenters TBD
4:00-5:00PM	*Optional Sessions*
Time TBD	*Networking Reception* Location TBD

Friday, July 18, 2025

9:00-12:00PM *with breaks	*Visiting Philosopher Day 3* Susan Bredlau, PhD
12:00PM-1:00PM	Lunch
1:00-4:15PM *with breaks	*Abstract Presentations, Discussions, & Reflexivity* Presenters TBD
4:15-5:00PM	*Optional Sessions*

Saturday, July 19, 2025

9:00-12:00PM *with breaks	*Visiting Philosopher Day 4* Susan Bredlau, PhD
12:00PM	Adjourn

Registration is now closed.

Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
Email: Courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
Call: 402-559-6618
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Please contact Courtney Smith for more details
Email: Courtneyl.smith@unmc.edu
Call: 402-559-6618

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Registration Information

Registration fee:

Early Bird Fee: $600 [March 1 - April 1]
Regular Registration Fee: $500 [April 2 - July 9]
Students: $300
Registration is not complete until payment is received
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Registration Deadline:
July 9, 2025

Cancel/Refund Policy

Refunds will be granted (less a $25 processing fee) if cancellation is received in writing before July 9, 2025. NO refunds will be honored after this date. A $35 processing fee will be assessed for insufficient funds.