Pre-Conference Workshops

Monday, April 27 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Pre-Conference Session I: Implementing Social Determinants of Health in Hospital Systems

Barry Owen, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Brittney Saldierna, MSN, RN, CPN, EBP-C
Forest Melton, M.S., M.H.A.

Join us for an interactive deep dive into implementing Social Determinants of Health strategies. Through shared experiences and collaborative planning, you'll leave equipped with actionable insights and a clear path forward for driving meaningful changes in your organization.

Pre-Conference Session II: Leading from the Bedside: Nursing Professional Governance, A New Mindset

Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC 
Misty Daugherty, MSN, RN, CPHQ 
Kris Noel, BSN, RN
Katie Fields, BSN, RN  

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career? Do you want to lead from the bedside but lack the tools or confidence? This workshop will help you shift your mindset toward professionalism and share how to transform Shared Governance into Professional Governance. You will leave equipped with the tools and resources necessary to implement in your organization. This workshop is for you if you do not have a governance structure, have a partial one, or want to advance to the next level of governance. Join this workshop to develop your capabilities, confidence, and understanding of Professional Governance, empowering you to lead successfully from the bedside.