

Building a Nursing Excellence Blueprint
A Workshop for Magnet® & Pathway® Directors
September 21 and 28, 2023
12:30-5pm ET
Online Workshop
Join this workshop to gain knowledge and skills of the essential responsibilities to perform the Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® Program Director roles of leading a successful designation.
A 2-day Live Virtual Workshop via Go to Webinar.
For only $475 per person, you receive access to ANY and ALL live sessions.
Earn up to 8.5 Contact Hours for your attendance.
Earn up to 8.5 Contact Hours for Your Attendance!
You must be logged in under the name registered to be able to obtain contact hours.
Expiration Date: October 13, 2023
See more details below
What Happens at the Workshop?

Hear from proven expert-level, experienced Magnet and Pathway nurse leaders

An in depth review of MPD and PPD roles and responsibilities

Take advantage of our interactive Q&A sessions with Magnet and Pathway nurse leaders at the end of each day
Meet Your Presenters




Register for the Online Workshop
Schedule Overview
Thursday, Sept. 21st
12:30-5pm ET
Thursday, Sept. 28th
12:30-5pm ET
Thursday, Sept. 21st
Time (ET)
Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Welcome & Session 1 Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® Leadership
Marilyn Pearson Morales, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Developing the role of the Magnet Program Director (MPD) and Pathway Program Director (PPD). Identify the characteristics of a successful MPD/PPD and other nursing leaders on the Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® journey
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Session 2 Structures for a Successful Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence ® Journey I
Holli Roberts, DNP, RN
Review of foundational elements for the Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® journey (Part I)
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm
Session 3 Structures for a Successful Magnet Journey II
Melinda Gevaart, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Review foundational elements such as DDCT elements and organization resources, unit-level data crosswalk, nursing leader crosswalk, certification and education targets, SOE structure, and application process.
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Session 4 Building a foundation for success: PPM/CDS Best Practices
Vicki Haag, DHA, MS, RN
Review the foundational elements of a professional practice model (PPM) and care delivery systems (CDS) for the Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® journey.
4:45 – 5:00 pm
Session 5 Audience Question and Answer & Wrap Up
Moderator: Courtney Kaplan
Melinda Gevaart, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Holli Roberts, DNP, RN
Vicki Haag, DHA, MS, RN
Marilyn Pearson Morales, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Thursday, Sept 28th
Time (ET)
Session
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Welcome & Session 1 Getting Your Blueprint Measurements Right for a Successful Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® Journey
Michelle Trautman, MSN, RN
Review of strategies to establish goals and monitor progress using benchmarked data for nursing sensitive indicators, nurse engagement and patient experience.
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Session 2 Research, Evidence-based Practice, and Innovation
Mary Clarke PhD, RN-BC, NE-BC
Establish a foundation for exemplary practice through a review of nursing research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement differences.
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm
Session 3 MPD/PPD Role-Putting it all into Practice
Katherine Riley, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Review strategies for finalizing your plan for a successful Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence® journey .
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Session 4 Selecting the Right “Blueprint”: Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence®
Kathleen E. Ebert, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Review strategies for determining the right blueprint: Magnet® or Pathway to Excellence®
4:45 – 5:00 pm
Session 5 Audience Question and Answer & Wrap Up
Moderator: Courtney Kaplan
Vicki Haag, DHA, MS, RN
Katherine Riley, MSN, NE-BC
Michelle Trautman, MSN, RN
Mary Clarke, PhD, RN-BC, NE-BC
Register for the Online Workshop
Join this workshop to gain knowledge and skills of the essential responsibilities to perform the Magnet® Program Director role and Pathway to Excellence® Program Director role leading to a successful designation.
A 2-day Live Virtual Workshop via Go to Webinar.
For only $475 per person, you receive access to ANY and ALL live sessions.
Earn up to 8.5 Contact Hours for your attendance.
Outcomes
After completion of the workshop, participants will gain knowledge of the role and responsibilities for leading an organization through a Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® journey.
Accreditation Statement
This workshop is jointly provided by Walden University School of Nursing and HealthLinx. Walden University is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation. Provider Unit P0469.
Walden University designates this workshop for a maximum of 8.5 contact hours*.
Requirements to claim contact hours:
- Log in under the registration name and email.
- Attend at least 80% of the workshop.
- Complete an evaluation. (Upon successful workshop completion, you will receive a link via email).
- Expiration Date: October 13, 2023
*While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.
Walden University is an accredited institution that has been serving the higher education needs of working professionals for 50 years. We have a proven track record in collaborating with health systems, hospitals, and nursing associations around the world. With 80+ degree programs, including our CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, Walden supports nurses looking to advance their education. Visit WaldenU.edu/Healthcare to learn more.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.
Planning Committee






Tomekia Luckett
DNP, CPNP-PC, Nurse Planner

Tom O'Shea
Vice President, Strategic Alliances