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ForwardNurse Leader 2026 CNE Nursing Workshop
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Eastern Time Zone
April 30- May 1, 2026 - Mayo Clinic - Cannaday Building - Jacksonville, Florida - Eastern Time Zone
For detailed schedule information click on the Program tab
This workshop is designed for unit-level nurse supervisors and managers. Topics will include developing a leadership style, building and managing a team, QI/EBP/research, workload measurement, using data for decision making, finance management, communication, adapting to emerging technologies, and more.
Group rate is available, please email cne@mayo.edu.
*** This workshop is not intended for Mayo Clinic Staff ***
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for unit-level nurse supervisors and managers.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Outline how to build, communicate with, and manage a high functioning nursing team.
- Describe how to incorporate QI, research, and EBP at the clinical unit level.
- Identify ways to promote professional development for you and your staff.
- List methods for predicting staffing and workload, future nursing trends, and emerging technologies.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Thursday April 30, 2026, Eastern Time Zone | ||
| 7:00 AM | Registration/Breakfast & Exhibitors | |
| 7:55 AM | Welcome & Announcements | |
| 8:00 AM | Who am I and Why am I here? A Nurse Leader's Journey to Developing a Personal Leadership Brand | Kelly Fjerstad, M.S.N., MBA/HCM, R.N., N.E.-B.C. |
| 9:00 AM | Professional Governance: Creating Sustainable Nursing Structures | Becky Spee, MAN, RN, NE-BC Margaret Logan, MSN, RN |
| 9:30 AM | Advancing Nursing Practice Through Quality Improvement | Jamie Macaluso, MSN, RN, NE-BC |
| 10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM | Connected Leadership: Keys to Flourishing in Your Role | Kelly Kiker, MSN, RN |
| 11:30 AM | Topic Idea: Coach & Developing your Staff | Michaela King, MSN, RN, OCN |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:15 PM | Optimizing the Healthcare Workforce: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow | Alissa Zimmerman, MSN, RN, NE-BC Lindsey Worden, MAN, RN |
| 3:15 PM | Break | |
| 3:30 PM | Evidence-Based Practice for Leaders | Leslie Barnum, MSN, RN |
| 4:30 PM | Advancing Nursing Research in Clinical Settings | Cindy Tofthagen, PhD, APRN, AOCNP, FAANP, FAAN |
| 5:00 PM | Adjourn |
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Friday May 1, 2026, Eastern Time Zone | ||
| 8:00 AM | Registration/Breakfast & Exhibitors | |
| 8:55 AM | Welcome & Announcements | |
| 9:00 AM | Transformational Leadership: Building Trust, Celebrating Wins & Strengthening Accountability | Heather Pham, MSN, RN, NE-BC Karizma Maxson, DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC |
| 11:00 AM | Break | |
| 11:15 AM | The 90/10 Phenomenon: Effective Strategies for Managing Difficult Employees in the Workplace | Julie Stene, MSN, MHA, RN, NE-BC |
| 11:45 AM | The Art of the Pivot: Driving Positive Change in Healthcare Teams | Karizma Maxson, DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC |
| 12:45 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:45 PM | Beyond the Numbers: Leading with Insight in a Data-Rich World | Tera Gross, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE |
| 2:45 PM | Empowered to Evolve: Navigating Your Growth with Purpose | Kelly Salkeld |
| 3:30 PM | Healthcare Finance & Economics as Strategy: Empowering Nurse Leaders to Advocate, Innovate, and Transform Healthcare Delivery | Heidi Shedenhelm, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC |
| 4:15 PM | Mayo Clinic Nursing: A Model for Leveraging AI and Technology to Ignite Transformation | Lisa Bungum, MAN, RN |
| 5:00 PM | Adjourn | |
All lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
This conference will have live (in person) and livestream (virtual) registration options.
Travel
All travel expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Credit Statements
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 14.00 ANCC contact hours.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor for this conference, please contact Noella Lund for more information.
Please update your profile for in person events to let us know if you have dietary restrictions or access requirements.
To claim credit for livestream participation in courses, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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