From Boardroom to Anywhere: Empowerment Strategies for the Aspiring Nurse Leader
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: ANA-Ohio Members – Free
Non-Members – $25.00
Presenter: Gail A. Bagwell DNP, APRN, CNS, FAAN, FNAP and Mary Beth Modic DNP, APRN-CNS, CDCES, FAAN
Description: Two ANA-Ohio leaders, fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) , will describe core competencies of effective nursing leadership, and identify opportunities nurses can apply to strengthen their leadership skills in everyday nursing practice.
Contact Hours:1.0 Contact Hour will be awarded to attendees who:
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- Enter the session no more than 5 minutes after the start at 1900, and remain through the conclusion.
- Submit a completed evaluation including the identification of at least one opportunity nurses can use in everyday practice to strengthen their leadership skills.
No one with the ability to control content has any relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
Accreditation Statement: ANA-Ohio is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Speaking with Impact: Leadership Language for Nurses
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: ANA-Ohio Members – Free
Non-Members – $25.00
Presenter: Cynthia Rothenberger, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC and Lynn D Mohr, PhD, APRN, PCNS-BC, CPN, FCNS, FAAN
Description: This session will focus on the role of leadership language in nursing practice. The impact of language will be discussed. Four principles for transforming language will be explained: Using active verbs, Connecting actions to outcomes, Emphasizing expertise, and Demonstrating influence. Case studies will provide examples of how the changes can be incorporated into professional communication. Barriers to implementing change will be explored. Participants will develop an action plan to transform their use of leadership language.
Contact Hours:1.0 Contact Hour will be awarded to attendees who:
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- Enter the session no more than 5 minutes after the start at 1900, and remain through the conclusion.
- Complete the evaluation, including identifying the 4 communication principles that enhance leadership presence, foster collaboration, and positively influence professional interactions, and indicate how you will put one into practice.
No one with the ability to control content has any relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
Accreditation Statement: ANA-Ohio is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
