Distinguished Nurse Leadership Series

1 Nursing CEU Provided*

Calling all Nurse Managers, CNOs, Staff Nurses, and VPs of Nursing, as well as nursing students and faculty — Join us for a free, live webinar focused on actionable and immediate strategies to address the nurse staffing crisis in acute and critical care practice settings. This inaugural session of our new webinar series aims to help you tackle this crucial patient safety issue.

The Nurse Staffing Think Tank, a diverse group of nursing leaders, frontline nurses, CEOs, chief financial officers, human resources executives, and patient safety representatives–representing five national organizations–has created a toolkit of recommendations and strategies for real, positive change in these six priority areas:

• Healthy work environment
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Work schedule flexibility
• Stress injury continuum
• Innovative care delivery models
• Total compensation

Learn Strategies for Change

Learn as distinguished nurse leaders, including members of the Think Tank, discuss the priority areas, including recommendations, actions, and measurable outcomes. Join us and gain insights for applying Think Tank strategies in your role and practice environment.

Speakers

• Robyn Begley, CEO, American Organization for Nursing Leadership; CNO and Sr. Vice President, American Hospital Association. (Think Tank member)
• Katie Boston-Leary, Director of Nursing Programs, American Nurses Association.(Think Tank Member)
• Charles Vannoy, CNO and Vice President for Patient Care Services, Valley Health System in Bergen County, NJ.

Hosts

• Linda Flynn, Dean and Professor, Rutgers School of Nursing
• Laura Mularz, Clinical Assistant Professor and Specialty Director, Leadership Graduate Education Program, Rutgers University School of Nursing

1.5 Nursing CEU Provided* (Held March 1, 2023)

What’s being done about the nurse staffing crisis in the U.S.? What efforts are seeing success? How can nurse leaders across care environments adapt best practices to tackle their own staffing challenges?

Our panel of distinguished national and local nurse leaders will address these critical questions as they share their own experiences in implementing key strategies to achieve significant, measurable improvements affecting the nursing workforce.

We’ll take a deep dive into the ongoing implementation of recommendations developed by the Nurse Staffing Think Tank, a diverse group of nursing leaders, frontline nurses, CEOs, chief financial officers, human resources executives, and patient safety representatives. For an overview of the Think Tank’s work, including six priority areas, view our previous webinar.

Focusing on solutions, panelists will describe how barriers are being overcome, what’s working the best, and what comes next. Our interactive Q&A session will provide a forum for you to share your own views and pose questions to our panelists. You’ll leave the webinar with solid information to help you plan your own next steps in tackling the nurse staffing crisis. Register today!

Speakers

• Robyn Begley, CEO, American Organization for Nursing Leadership; CNO and Sr. Vice President, American Hospital Association. (Think Tank member)
• Katie Boston-Leary, Director of Nursing Programs, American Nurses Association.(Think Tank Member)
• Helene Burns, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Jefferson Health New Jersey
• Courtney Vose, Sr. Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey

Hosts

• Linda Flynn, Dean and Professor, Rutgers School of Nursing
• Laura Mularz, Clinical Assistant Professor and Specialty Director, Leadership Graduate Education Program, Rutgers University School of Nursing

1.5 Nursing CEU Provided* (Held July 12, 2023)

The nursing staffing crisis has had a profound impact on the nation, prompting institutions to adopt innovative strategies to address the challenge. Join us to hear distinguished nurse leaders discuss their own experiences in implementing solutions. They’ll describe initiatives that helped create supportive, healthier work environments where nurses feel valued and can deliver high-quality care.

Gain insights and collect examples of evidence-based strategies, that you may be able to adapt and apply to your own work environments. This interactive webinar will feature a one-hour panel presentation followed by a Q&A session with panelists responding to questions from the webinar registrants.

Discussion points include:

• Nurses’ professional identity–what is it and why is it important?
• Does professional identity in nursing impact patient care?
• Best practices for nurse managers in coaching their staff.
• How can we nurture nurse managers?

Speakers

• Laura Dickerson, Clinical Operations Director for Heart Services and Clinical Administrator at Duke University Hospital
• Nelda Godfrey, Innovative Partnerships and Practice at University of Kansas School of Nursing
• M. Lindell Joseph, Scholar in Nursing; Director, Health Systems/Administration DNP Program and CNL Programs at University of Iowa College of Nursing
• Courtney Vose, Sr. Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey

Hosts

• Linda Flynn, Dean and Professor, Rutgers School of Nursing
• Laura Mularz, Clinical Assistant Professor and Specialty Director, Leadership Graduate Education Program, Rutgers University School of Nursing

1.25 Nursing CEU Provided* (Held November 1, 2023)

This enlightening webinar explores effective strategies for nurse leaders to advance well-being in the workplace. Drawing on their expertise in psychiatric mental health, nursing leadership, and workplace dynamics, our distinguished speakers will address questions such as “what does well-being really look like in real-world nursing environments?”

In this interactive webinar (including dedicated Q&A period) you’ll examine concrete strategies to cultivate team resilience, discover resources to enhance your team’s well-being, and gain insight into the multifaceted dimensions of well-being specific to nursing.

Speakers

• Donna Gaffney, Psychotherapist, Author, and Educational Consultant. Group Facilitator and Content Specialist at the New Jersey Nursing Emotional Well-Being Institute (NJ NEW)
• Mamilda Robinson, Specialty Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP Program and Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers University School of Nursing. Proprietor, Advanced Wellness Services

Hosts

• Linda Flynn, Dean and Professor, Rutgers School of Nursing
• Laura Mularz, Clinical Assistant Professor and Specialty Director, Leadership Graduate Education Program, Rutgers University School of Nursing

1.25 Nursing CEU Provided* (Held February 21, 2024)

This inspiring session is full of timeless takeaways that shape success in nursing leadership, and empower yourself to lead with confidence and impact in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Our expert panel of Rutgers graduates, Dr. Judith Persichilli and Dr. Michelle Cohen, discuss the intrinsic value of recognizing and harnessing talent within the nursing profession. Through real-life anecdotes and insightful discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how acknowledging and nurturing talent not only elevates individual careers but also contributes to the overall strength and resilience of the nursing workforce. Whether you’re an experienced nursing leader or an emerging professional, this webinar offers a holistic approach to leadership development.

Speakers

• Michelle Cohen, Nursing Manager at Overlook Hospital, Atlantic Health System, NJ (Alumna, Leadership DNP Program, Rutgers School of Nursing)
• Judith Persichilli, New Jersey Commissioner of Health Emerita (Alumna, Rutgers School of Nursing)

Hosts

• Linda Flynn, Dean and Professor, Rutgers School of Nursing
• Laura Mularz, Clinical Assistant Professor and Specialty Director, Leadership Graduate Education Program, Rutgers University School of Nursing