Vicki Hess, RN, MS, Consultant and Virtual Coach, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Nursing leaders are struggling with employee engagement. Some employees are overworked and exhausted
while others are feeling undervalued and neglected. Levels of stress and burnout are exceeding those seen
in the past. The stakes are high as organizations grapple with financial challenges and fear. During this
interactive program, clinical leaders will learn counterintuitive ideas for sustaining engagement. Vicki Hess
brings a fresh perspective to the management of stress, trauma and burnout. Using concepts from her
newest book, “SHIFT to Professional Paradise in Stormy and Uncertain Times,” she shares out-of-the-box
ideas for leaders to use to help pick up
Karen McCullough, Speaker, Midwest Speakers Bureau, Des Moines
Many of us race through life without taking a break. No matter how hard we try, there’s never enough time
to get everything done. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. A recent study reports a probable cause
for the widespread malaise: Nearly 75% of Americans say that no matter how hard they work, they feel
as if they’re not moving forward and need better time management. In this program, you’ll discover how
managing your energy and not your time is the key to better performance and a more-fulfilled life. Karen
McCullough shares her personal energy rituals and top ways to increase focus, stamina and productivity.
Learn how to recharge your battery and energize others.
Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, CEO, American Organization for Nursing Leadership, Chicago
From the COVID-19 Pandemic and natural disasters to addressing systematic racism an the quest for health equity, the nursing profession is at a critical junction.
This session will reflect on nursing's role in addressing the issues heightened by these events, explore lessons learned and identify strategies to form a progressive path forward when nurses are prepared to meet the evolving needs of patients, communities and health care systems.
Kimberly Murphy, Vice President, Government Relations and Assistant General Counsel, IHA, Des Moines
This presentation will discuss the legislative session from the perspective of health care, including a review
of bills that passed the Legislature and those that did not. The session also will include policy dialogue that
occurred before and during the legislative session that set the tone for legislation.
