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Dear OONL Colleagues,
I hope this message finds you well, taking care of yourselves and enjoying the beautiful weather. I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your exceptional leadership and unwavering support in fostering nursing leadership and professional growth.
I would like to share some highlights from the OONL Board meeting held on April 21:
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We are thrilled to introduce the Nursing Network Platform, a comprehensive database that replaces traditional pen-and-paper methods. This platform will facilitate membership tracking, streamline operations and provide a wealth of valuable data.
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Mark your calendars for our 50th Anniversary Conference, which will take place from Nov. 8-10 in Polaris, Columbus, Ohio. We are excited to celebrate this significant milestone and look forward to a memorable event.
I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to network with all of you at the OHA conference and the CNO Networking Roundtable. These events provide invaluable opportunities to connect, learn and grow together.
Once again, thank you for your tireless dedication and commitment to our profession. Your contributions make a difference every day. Stay safe and resilient as we continue to navigate these challenging times.
Kathie Hays, RN, MSN, CNOR
OONL President
VP Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer, UC Health
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OONL Members Participate in AONL Advocacy Day
OONL President Kathie Hays, and OONL President-Elect Melissa Kline, participated in the AONL Advocacy Day on March 15-16 in Washington, DC. They had the opportunity to meet with legislators to discuss AONL Nursing Leadership’s 2023 Advocacy Priorities.
The three priorities are to increase the health care workforce and strengthen capacity; protect health care workers from workplace violence; and address nurse faculty and clinical site shortages. Download the full description of the priorities here.
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(Left to right) Kathie Hays, Melissa Kline, Tani Martin and Laura Schmidt were several of the OONL members who attended the AONL conference.
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OONL Members Attend AONL Conference
Several OONL members attended the AONL annual conference in Anaheim, CA. The theme of this year’s conference was “Inspiring Leaders”-and it lived up to its name. Kathie Hayes, President, and Melissa Kline, President-Elect, attended the affiliates meeting during the pre-conference, and updates will be shared at the June OONL Board meeting. The conference officially kicked off with keynote speaker Sekou Andrews, a spoken word poet. Andrews spoke about the power of storytelling and how it can inspire change. His motivational speech used rhythmic prose and personal anecdotes to inspire us to become more authentic leaders.
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During the week, attendees heard several excellent sessions on multiple leadership topics and were able to visit the vendor hall. The closing keynote, Phil Hansen, was also excellent. He encouraged attendees to think differently and not allow limitations to get in the way. And the portraits we had to draw of each other were quite funny!
One of the most meaningful moments of the conference for OONL members who attended came not at the actual conference but at a vendor happy hour where they met Tena Barnes Carraher, widow of J. Patrick Barnes.
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OONL members met with Tena Barnes Carraher, Co-founder of the DAISY Foundation (second from the left).
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Hearing her story and how the DAISY Foundation got started in her own words was inspiring! Tena exuded kindness, passion and grace.
Other highlights of the week included seeing old and meeting new colleagues, interacting with poster presenters who highlighted great patient and staff outcomes and having some time to refresh and rejuvenate!
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Currently the greater Cleveland chapter is in the midst of their membership drive. We focused on communicating to Health System Leadership – Chief Nurse Executives to consider supporting their nursing leaders with a two-year membership. A bulk membership process was formulated to assist with efficiency of achieving large numbers of new and renewing members. So far, the response has been strong.
We also “kicked-off” our first formal Mentoring Program in March.
Greater Cleveland Organization for Nursing Leadership Mentorship Program
Thank you for your application to the GCONL Mentorship Program. We are thrilled to announce, during national mentoring month, you have been paired with a nurse leader and congratulate you on taking this step in your career.
As an affiliate chapter of the Ohio Organization of Nursing Leadership (OONL), Ohio Hospital Association, we strive to uphold the Vision and Mission, serving as a catalyst to promote excellence in nursing. This new program is designed to pair you with a member of our chapter who will serve as a role model, advocate, and motivator.
Based on your input and through careful consideration of the knowledge, skills, and leadership of the chapter leader that we believe will be a best fit for you, we’ve paired you with Karen Gates.
We launched the program this spring at the GCONL chapter meeting on March 23. Following, your assigned mentor will establish a plan with you that will continue through December 2023.
Congratulations and All the Best,
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Karen Gates, DNP, RN, NE-BC
RN, CNML
President
Regina Scheider, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR
Secretary
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Jody Blessing, MS, BSN
President-Elect
Sherri Stephens, MSN, RN
Treasurer
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The recipients of this year’s mentorship opportunity are:
Katrina Kelly – MetroHealth
Danielle Sinclair- University Health System
Jennifer Gonzalez – University Health System
Ruby Jackson – MetroHealth
Lastly, we are finalizing a GCONL Playbook that will assist newly appointment officers the opportunity to transition smoothly with a strong understanding of the chapter and their role.
We are excited about this project as it will assist our chapter in maintaining smooth operations as newly elected chapter leaders take their office position.
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Watch the above video to learn about the nursing leadership educational sessions and networking opportunities at the 108th OHA Annual Meeting & Education Summit.
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108th Annual Meeting & Education Summit
June 12-14
Hilton Columbus at Easton
The OHA Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for Ohio’s hospital leaders. At this event, nearly 1,500 prominent health care managers, directors, executives and decision makers for hospitals, health systems and state government organizations come together to participate in interactive educational sessions.
The three-day event features 90+ educational sessions, keynote presentations by national speakers and special recognition events. Continuing education credits are offered for many disciplines at no cost to hospital employees. To register click here.
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Mark Your Calendars: Category A Program on Ohio's Nursing Education Rules
There are two remaining scheduled offerings of a Category A program entitled, ““OAC 4723-14 Rules for Continuing Nursing Education."
Sessions:
An informational webcast regarding the Nursing Licensure Compact was held on April 4 with members of the Ohio Board of Nursing as presenters. Resources from that webcast include:
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OONL Fall Conference 2023 Promises Networking, Fun and Insights for Nurse Professionals
The Annual OONL Fall Conference is set for Nov. 8-10 at the Renaissance Columbus-Westerville Polaris Hotel. This year’s theme is Wellness, Connecting, and Joy. The Program Committee is planning a wonderful experience for nursing professionals! The focus of this year’s event is the importance of self-care. Exciting topics include well-being, balance, burnout, finding joy and many more. Of course, we will have fan favorites including poster presentations, bingo, vendors and raffles that add to the enjoyment of the conference.
Participants can use their time at the conference to engage with other nurse leaders from around the state to network, form professional friendships and have fun! Stay tuned for more details on the conference, guest speakers and breakout sessions as we finalize the agenda in the coming months.
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OONL Conference Call for Abstracts
OONL is inviting participants to submit abstracts for educational POSTER or PODIUM presentations. Submissions for this year will be conducted through two separate Survey Monkey forms. To view the requirements click here.
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Upcoming Nurse Leadership Workshop Focuses on Personal and Professional Growth
Calling all nurse leaders! OONL has again partnered with Missing Logic to provide more workshops in 2023. While registration for the June 2023 workshop has closed, SAVE THE DATES of Sept. 26 or 28 for the next round. Cost is just $97 per participant!
Get their proven process that has helped healthcare leaders create more balance, experience more joy, and live their best life at work and at home. More details will be sent in the coming weeks – stay tuned!
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