Friday 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM · Room 1026 · Moderator: Kay Scott
Who is leading nursing today?
Caley Stogner, DNP, APRN, PNP-AC, Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP-BC, NHDP-BC, CNE, FAEE
Learning objectives
- Analyze the Fragmentation of Nursing Leadership: Learners will be able to evaluate how political, geographic, and philosophical divisions within the nursing profession contribute to fragmented leadership and hinder unified advocacy efforts.
- Assess the Impact of Policy and Legislation on Nurse Safety: Learners will be able to examine how variations in state-level nurse-to-patient ratio laws affect workplace safety, job satisfaction, and retention among nurses.
- Evaluate Strategies for Advancing Unified Nursing Leadership: Learners will be able to propose collaborative approaches that integrate professional organizations, government agencies, and grassroots movements to strengthen nursing leadership and influence healthcare policy.
Abstract
Nursing leadership remains fragmented, lacking a unified voice to address critical issues such as nurse safety, workplace conditions, and educational standards. Diverse organizations, government agencies, and grassroots movements exert influence, yet competing priorities hinder progress. Greater collaboration and cohesive advocacy are essential for advancing nursing leadership nationally.