About The Program
The Spring Chief Nursing Officer Congress is a pivotal gathering centered on the theme “Transforming Nursing for a Healthier Future: Empower, Innovate, Collaborate.” This highly anticipated event brings together esteemed leaders such as CNOs, CNEs, VPs of Nursing, and VPs of Patient Experience from healthcare systems throughout North America. Focused on addressing pressing issues within the healthcare landscape, discussions at the program revolve around tackling nursing shortages, devising strategies for workplace violence prevention, harnessing the potential of telehealth, evolving nursing care delivery models, integrating AI, and so much more. Attendees engage in meaningful dialogues, sharing their experiences and insights while also fostering collaborative solutions to drive positive change in the healthcare industry. The Congress features an array of formats including keynotes, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and collaborative roundtable sessions, allowing for comprehensive exploration and networking opportunities. Communal meal functions further facilitate peer-to-peer connections, making this forum an invaluable platform for learning, sharing, and forging impactful connections within the healthcare community.
Topics Of Discussion
Don’t Quit Your Day Job! How To THRIVE In Your Career Without Sacrificing Your Personal Life and Suffering Burnout
In today’s fast-paced and demanding healthcare industry, the prevalence of burnout is on the rise. This keynote session is designed to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for healthcare executives to thrive in their careers without sacrificing their personal lives. By addressing burnout head-on and providing actionable solutions, participants will leave inspired and equipped to thrive in their careers while safeguarding their well-being and personal lives.
The Path Forward: Strategies to Cultivate Joy & Resilience in Nursing
In 2013, the Lucian Leape Institute published a white paper Through the Eyes of the Workforce: Creating Joy, Meaning and Safer Health Care in support of the need to care for caregivers. In addition, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) provided a framework for improving Joy in Work to address burnout in healthcare. Fast forward to 2024, in a post-pandemic era, addressing burnout in healthcare remains an elusive aspiration. Or is it? This session will engage participants in the discovery of strategies to cultivate joy and resilience in nursing.
Safe Haven Leadership: Fostering a Positive Culture of Workplace Safety & Support
This discussion serves as a comprehensive guide on nursing leadership, workplace violence prevention, and establishing a positive, open-door culture to ensure a secure and supportive environment for our teams. We’ll look at core topics such as communication, mentorship and adaptability in nursing, while also discussing workplace violence and the proactive measures we can take to prevent and manage violent incidents. Lastly, we’ll really delve into how to foster a culture of trust and support so that our teams feel comfortable coming to us about these situations.
Embracing AI to Improve Efficiency, Outcomes and Patient Experience
During this session we will cover the impact that the National Health Care Shortage has in driving Healthcare administrators to implement new Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms. The health care industry has opportunities to embrace technology solutions that will support workforce needs, help leadership with Human Capital Management (HCM) and improve the patient experience to obtain better outcomes.
Solutions that are cost effective and have metrics to demonstrate financial and clinical success will be discussed. Health Care Administrators are challenged with finding the right solution that can be adopted within their organizational culture. Offering some key indicators to monitor so that as you invest in your team you see the value of using technology that leads us into the future.
Revitalizing Nursing Teams: Leveraging Academic Partnerships for Recruitment, Retention, and Transition
In this panel, we will delve into the pivotal role of academic partnerships in addressing the challenges of recruiting and retaining nursing talent while facilitating the smooth transition of nurses into the profession. We will explore the current hurdles in attracting new talent and effective recruitment strategies to combat this. We’ll also take a look at how to leverage collaborations between academic institutions and our organizations, while creating a more engaging workplace environment that fosters job satisfaction and resilience.
Attaining the Triple Aim: Renewed Focus in an Ever-Changing Healthcare Landscape
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) Triple Aim framework serves as a foundation for leaders and organizations to optimize the overall health and perception of care for the patients and communities in which they serve. Introduced in 2008, the goals of the Triple Aim are to improve healthcare outcomes, decrease per capita costs associated with that care, and improve the overall patient experience. Fifteen years later, the Triple Aim remains an unattainable goal due to organizational challenges, governmental policy changes, and other barriers. This informative session will provide insight on the Triple Aim and strategies to achieve the goal amidst an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
A Data-Driven Approach to Advancing the Human Experience:
Authentic and lasting change requires a human experience mindset by understanding the needs of all individuals who are receiving and delivering care in our organization. A human experience mindset is rooted through effective listening and leveraging robust data to identify disparities and opportunities. In this session, participants will learn how to incorporate a multi-dimensional approach to examine the human experience from multiple touchpoints. This human-centric approach will reveal concrete and actionable insights to effectively predict gaps and anticipate individuals’ needs by looking at data from every angle and advance experiences of care.
Identifying Teamwork Failures and Building a Comprehensive Framework for Patient-Centered Care
In this session, we will tackle the lack of cohesiveness across the nursing field and focus on how nurses can identify and address teamwork failures contributing to poor team function. Understanding where and why teamwork may falter is essential to providing high-quality patient care. Together we will look at the root causes of teamwork failures within healthcare teams and their impact on patient outcomes. We’ll also delve into strategies for fostering better communication, trust, and collaboration among our team members, while breaking down how to build a comprehensive framework for patient-centered care that prioritizes the patient’s experience and outcomes.
83% of delegates said this is the best event they’ve attended all year
Past Keynote Speakers
A dynamic roster of keynote speakers drives innovation at our congress events. Discover thought leaders and game-changers whose invaluable insights foster growth and excellence in each of our delegates.
Atrium Health
Past & Present Speakers
Advocate Health Atrium Wake High Point Medical Center
Haven Behavioral Healthcare
Rochester Regional Health System
Community Memorial Health System
US Air Force Reserve Nurse Corps, 514th ASTS
HCA Houston Healthcare
Holzer Health System
The Schedule
Event Registration
Opening Keynote
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings/Roundtables Discussions/Workshops
Free Time
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Networking Breakfast
Morning Panel Session
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Workshops/Roundtable Discussions
Networking Luncheon
Business Meetings/Workshops
Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Closing Workshop
Free Time
Networking Reception & Dinner
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Opening Panel
Brunch
Strategy Sessions/Business Meetings
Closing Workshop
Our Commitments to You
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Delegate Testimonials
Has been great meeting with other leaders and talking about solutions to challenging and vexing issues. Integrating with vendors has been pleasant and not overpowering.
It was very organized. I loved the app and structure. It was genius to have all 3 congresses simultaneously, giving us a chance to network during intervals.
This was an exceptional opportunity for growth for me and a terrific experience. I love it. I will keep coming as long as Bridgemark has this CNO/CIO conference
It was wonderful meeting different nursing executives throughout the country and spend intimate time with them. Often, many conferences are so large it’s hard to really network and get to know others. This was perfect size and content.
