Carole Kenner, DNS, RNC-NIC, FAAN has over 20 years neonatal/perinatal/pediatric experience. She has taught for 18 years, and developed masters level programs in the United States and abroad. She has lectured in over 20 countries. Dr. Kenner has published over 100 journal articles, CE modules, and book chapters. She is the author/editor of many textbooks and is a four time winner of publishing awards including the AJN Book of the Year. She has received numerous nursing awards for her writing, educational expertise, and leadership skills. Dr. Kenner is past President of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses and the Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education. She has served as a Department Head and President of two nursing companies.

She also acted as the Principal Investigator for a multidisciplinary 5 year CDC funded Fetal Alcohol Syndrome prevention grant as well as other federally funded research and training grants. Dr. Kenner has served as the Director for the Center for International Affairs at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing.

Dr. Kenner was also Principal Investigator of a NIH ELSI funded grant on Web Based Genetic Education for Health Professionals.

 

Lisa Dwyer, MSN, RNC, CNS is the founder of Ladies in Waiting®, an innovative, evidence-based program which specializes in addressing and meeting the unique needs of high-risk antepartum clients, particularly those confined to bed rest at home or in the acute care setting. Through collaboration and team work this creative, family-centered approach works to achieve the common goal of healthy maternal-neonatal outcomes.