In today’s complex healthcare environment, nursing professional development (NPD) Practitioners play a critical role in shaping workplace culture, supporting leaders, and equipping nurses with the skills needed to work effectively and respectfully. Yet bullying and incivility continue to undermine psychological safety, learning, and retention across healthcare settings. Research from the AONL Foundation, Joslin’s 5th Longitudinal Study, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) highlights the widespread impact of these behaviors, with the majority of healthcare professionals reporting exposure to incivility and bullying often with significant cultural and financial consequences. NPD practitioners are frequently called upon to address these issues through education, coaching, and professional practice initiatives, even when the root causes are deeply embedded in systems, norms, and leadership behaviors. Drawing on national research and the work of the Healthy Workforce Institute, this keynote explores the unique and powerful role NPD practitioners play in disrupting the cycle of bullying and incivility. Participants will examine internal and external data, common patterns that perpetuate disruptive behaviors, and evidence-based strategies NPD practitioners can use to influence accountability, strengthen psychological safety, and support leaders and teams in creating healthier work environments. This timely and practical keynote equips NPD practitioners with actionable tools to move beyond awareness and toward sustainable culture change without taking on responsibility that doesn’t belong to them.

Bring your laptop for this interactive session to discover how small, practical changes can make your digital media more inclusive. Explore accessibility best practices and Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools to help NPD practitioners design with empathy, comply with legal standards, and confidently lead accessibility improvements across diverse healthcare learning environments.

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome after assuming responsibility for a specialty in which you lacked clinical expertise? In this session, you will learn evidence-based NPD strategies for efficient self-preparation so you can practice with confidence and minimize feelings of inadequacy.

This session will give users a toolkit of gamification techniques such as interactivity, enhanced graphics and sound, animation, and reward strategies. Learners will leave with an understanding of strategies for gamification and serious games that can enhance gamified and traditional digital learning and communication.

Using an overview of professional identity as a foundation, this presentation will review the principles of personal branding. Participants will develop a personal brand and explore a set of tools to maintain and enhance their professional role.

Have you ever wondered how to deliver education that is memorable, meaningful, and truly motivating? This session will explore how the strategic use of storytelling can elevate your teaching, enhance learner engagement, and transform ordinary training into impactful, reflective experiences that drive professional growth and support quality patient care.

Learn how to build a compelling business case that secures key partner buy-in for education initiatives. This beginner friendly interactive session walks NPD practitioners through practical steps to define need, quantify ROI, and present persuasive proposals—empowering attendees to confidently advocate for strategic learning investments in any care setting.

You know how to teach. Now you're expected to lead. This session offers practical tools and real-world insight for NPD practitioners stepping into leadership. Learn how to build credibility, lead with clarity, and stay rooted in your educator strengths while growing into your new role with confidence.

It's time for a visit to the Return on Investment (ROI) amusement park, where each attraction represents a stage in the journey of integrating ROI into NPD decision-making. Come join us to learn how ROI can move from resistance to routine in NPD practice!

Discover how the F.O.C.U.S (Flexible Options to Cultivate Unique Success) Classroom Kit equips NPD Practitioners with essential tools to support neurodivergent learners, promoting inclusive, effective learning environment that enhance student engagement and success.