Rewriting the Playbook: Building Confident Nursing Leaders and Competent Teams

The nursing workforce is at an inflection point—and forward-thinking organizations are turning challenges into a competitive advantage.
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While 49% of nurse leaders seek stronger competency frameworks and 75% recognize opportunities to better prepare new graduates for clinical success, innovative CNOs are building the leadership pipelines and development systems that drive clinical excellence, retention, and operational performance.

Join us for a candid discussion with CNOs and industry experts who are rewriting the playbook on leadership development, sharing insights on how to create thriving cultures where emerging leaders gain confidence, new nurses accelerate their clinical readiness, and organizations build sustainable talent pipelines—transforming today's workforce gaps into tomorrow's strategic strength.

Learning Objectives

Close Readiness Gaps Fast

Identify workforce readiness gaps and blueprint strategies to build confidence and accelerate clinical readiness from day one.

Streamline Onboarding Efficiency

Map out efficiency strategies for managers and staff that reduce onboarding timelines and administrative burdens.

Turn Competency Data Into Strategy

Leverage real-time competency data as a strategic asset to design sustainable leadership pipelines and drive improved retention, staff engagement, and measurable quality outcomes.

Our Presenters

Larissa Africa MBA, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN

Vice President, Healthcare Workforce Solutions HWS and StaffGarden, by Ascend Learning

Joel Ray, COL, USAF, NC, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Chief Clinical Advisor at Laudio

Julie Holland DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Director System Nursing Professional Practice & Clinical Learning Texas Health Resources

Dr. Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Chief Nursing Executive, Formerly of Baylor Scott & White Health & Advocate Atrium Health

Upcoming Conferences & Events

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