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WE LEAD Inspirational Speaker Series

March 21 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Join us for this year’s Inspirational Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Kelly Wolgast presenting the contributions of Clara Barton to nursing and healthcare. Dr. Wolgast’s lecture will be followed by a presentation by Dr. Bernadette Melnyk on Evidence-Based Practice Plus Nurse/Clinician Well-Being: The Secret Sauce for Improving Healthcare Quality and Safety.

Melnyk is recognized nationally and globally for both her clinical knowledge and her innovative approaches to a wide range of health care challenges. View Dr. Melnyk’s full bio »

Hosted at the Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, guests are invited to join us in-person or via live stream. 2.0 contact hours are available for registered attendees, with 1 contact hour being awarded per speaker.

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Full Event Agenda

9:30–10:00 a.m. | Guest Registration for 10:00 a.m. Lecture
Registration Desk 1, Main Level

10:00–11:00 a.m. | Remembering Clara Barton: A Leader Who Demonstrated Creativity and Courage

Presenter: Kelly Wolgast, DNP, RN, FACHE, FAAN
COL (R), U.S. Army;
Associate Teaching Professor;
Assistant Dean for Outreach and Professional Development
Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Participants will be able to discuss contributions of Clara Barton to nursing and healthcare.

11:30–1:00 p.m. | Lunch
Lunch on your own, available at the Gardens Restaurant.

1:00–1:15 p.m. | Guest Registration for 1:15 p.m. Wellness Activity
Registration Desk 1, Main Level

1:15–2:00 p.m. | Wellness Stretch
Facilitator: Latisha Franklin, PhD
Assistant Program Director, Millennium Scholars Program,
Student Wellness Coach, Scientist, Yoga Instructor

2:00–2:30 p.m. | Guest Registration for Inspirational Speaker Lecture
Registration Desk 1, Main Level

2:30–3:30 p.m. | Evidence-Based Practice Plus Nurse/Clinician Well-Being: The Secret Sauce for Improving Healthcare Quality and Safety
Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP,FAANP, FAAN;
Helene Fuld Health Trust Professor of Evidence-based Practice,
Vice President for Health Promotion;
Chief Wellness Officer,
The Ohio State University

3:30–4:30 p.m. | WE LEAD Reception and Member Art Exhibit

 

Details

Date:
March 21
Time:
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Venue

Penn Stater Conference Center

 

Nese College of Nursing named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence