Upcoming Programs

Redesigning Nursing Care Delivery: Strategies for Leadership Teams to Jump Start the Process
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET via Zoom
For nursing executives and senior nurse leaders

Current nursing care delivery models rely on the availability of many nurses and are unsustainable given the reality of significant workforce shortages. The gap between the number of nurses needed to practice primary nursing and the number of nurses available cannot be effectively bridged even with a significant ramp-up in enrollments and certainly not in a cost-effective way. The transition to a team-based or collaborative care model is challenging despite the need. Nursing leaders know they will need to do this but are not sure where to start.

In this 90-minute session for senior nursing leaders and executives, Dr. Rose Sherman will share guidance and strategies to help to jump-start your leadership team’s care redesign efforts and share the infrastructure needed to ensure success.

NEW DATE ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND!
Essential Leadership Skills for Charge Nurses
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM via Zoom
For all current and aspiring charge nurses

The charge nurse sets the tone for the shift for each unit. This role is often a nurse's first experience leading others and managing more than their own patient assignment. It is critical for new charge nurses to learn key skills for leading their team, including managing conflict, allocating resources, and working within the hospital system.

Led by Dr. Crystal Lawson, this interactive virtual workshop is designed to equip and empower new and aspiring charge nurses with the essential leadership skills needed to be effective and successful across key aspects of the charge nurse role, including promoting quality outcomes, cultivating a healthy work environment, and fostering teamwork. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies that can be put to use immediately on their unit.

Preparing New Preceptors for Success
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM via Zoom
For current and aspiring clinical nursing preceptors

Good nurse preceptors are a valuable asset for units and organizations. When preceptors are able to successfully deliver a good onboarding experience for new hires, they can directly impact retention, build trust within the nursing team, and elevate nursing practice.

Led by Dr. Crystal Lawson, this interactive virtual workshop is designed to expose new preceptors to the principles of adult learning theory and prepare them with tools to help newly hired nurses practice safely and feel welcomed. Participants will learn key strategies for giving feedback and practice skills that will help them effectively pass on their knowledge and promote safe practice.

Effective Communication Skills for a Healthier Work Culture
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM via Zoom
For nurse leaders at every stage of their leadership journey

Ineffective communication is cited as the most common cause of medical error. It's critical for nurse leaders to hone their own communication skills and learn how to develop and foster good communication skills among members of their teams.

This interactive virtual workshop, led by Dr. Renee Thompson, is designed to equip and empower nurse leaders with the essential strategies and techniques needed to foster effective communication, which supports a safe and healthy workforce and helps them lead successful teams.

ONL's 2024 Annual Meeting
Thursday & Friday, June 13th & 14th, 2024 at the Newport Marriott Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island
For nurse leaders at every stage of their leadership journey

Join us at the 2024 Annual Meeting to refresh, replenish, and renew your leadership practice through learning, inspiration, and community! This not-to-be-missed event will bring together nurse leaders from across the region for two days of rich professional learning, collaboration, and networking.

Our program will include ONL's business meeting, exceptional presentations from national thought leaders, time to explore our vendors, ample opportunities for reconnecting and sharing ideas with colleagues, and time to celebrate together.

Stay tuned for additional speaker and program details coming soon!

The Nuts and Bolts of Nursing Leadership
Thursday, June 20th, 2024, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM via Zoom For Nurse Managers & Directors
Thursday, June 27th, 2024, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM via Zoom For Charge Nurses, Emerging Leaders, Team Leads & Clinical Leaders

This highly-rated program offers fantastic foundational leadership training for nurse leaders newly in a leadership role.

Nurses are often promoted into leadership roles with little or no training in the leadership, management, and communication skills needed to succeed. This one-day, interactive workshop is designed to equip new leaders with the key skills and strategies needed to be successful: transitioning into a leadership role; communication and collaboration, including power and authority; resource management; and managing staff performance.

This workshop is offered on two different dates, with each date's program customized to bring focus and examples that are designed for the specified target audience.

Eradicating Bullying & Incivility Self-Study eCourse
Asynchronous, self-paced online learning program available at anytime
For nurse leaders at every stage of their leadership journey

ONL has partnered with the Healthy Workforce Institute (HWI) to provide our members and community with access to HWI's Eradicating Bullying & Incivility Self-Study eCourse. Designed with busy healthcare leaders in mind, each module is bite-sized, less than an hour long, and can be taken online at the learner's desired pace.

By the end of this course, you will have the tools, strategies, and confidence to identify disruptive behaviors that undermine a culture of safety, set behavioral expectations with employees, and hold staff accountable for professional behavior.