Who Should Attend?
- NICU Directors, Managers, Supervisors and members of their leadership teams
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Supervisors
- Executive Directors of Women’s Services
2021 VIRTUAL NICU LEADERSHIP FORUM
Overview
Over 250 Neonatal nurse leaders gathered together virtually in April 2021 to “unmask” and find healing from colleagues across the nation at the 25th annual NICU Leadership Forum. Conference sessions covered topics including COVID-19 and the unique challenges posed to leaders during the pandemic, and racism and health equity in working with patients, colleagues and within the U.S..
The 2021 Attendees:
- Received customized swag boxes from Synova and Sponsors of event
- Engaged in lived general sessions with robust Q&A sections
- Had zoom networking lunch events each day
- Watched over 15 on-demand 60 or 20 minute abstract sessions
- Attended two different exhibit halls
- Listened to a panel of parents on the MRI experience
- Had a Symposium hosted by Pampers that addressed The History of Racism
Learn from leadership experts who map out clear strategies for success
Network with a community of like-minded leadership professionals to share best practices and challenges
Stay at the forefront of industry trends, products and services
Registration for the 2021 NICU Leadership Forum is now closed.
WHAT OUR NURSE LEADERS
Have To Say!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Speaking Our Truths: Faces Behind The Mask
COVID-19, unrelenting racism, social and political unrest and natural disasters have been stressful on patients, families, our teams and ourselves. As we begin to process the events of the past year, we find ourselves in a new reality. We may ask ourselves: “How can we walk boldly into the future, not forgetting what we have been through, but learning from the challenges we’ve faced?”
We often have to put on the “mask”, to be the strong, brave leader our staff look to for stability, support and strategy. The NICU Leadership Forum is our opportunity to get together and “unmask” and find healing from our colleagues across the nation. Together we will:
- Be vulnerable and share our truths
- Have conversations that confront how we equitably support our teams and care for our patients
- Seek solutions to the diverse challenges we face in our units
- Join the Synova Community to embrace the next steps in our leadership journey
[REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT]
Call For Abstracts
Are you interested in submitting an abstract for a 60 or 20 minute speaking spot?
2021 NICU LEADERSHIP FORUM
Speaker Lineup
Keynote Speaker
Jodi Coombs, COO
Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
SynovaFrom Fear to Trust: Leading in the face of uncertainty
Authentic leadership through tumultuous times isn’t about being strong, it requires empathy, partnership and conscious inclusion. In order to thrive, organizations and leaders need to transform. In this session, Jodi will share her journey through her first year as Chief Operating Officer in a new organization and what she calls “the greatest leadership opportunity of her career”.
Featured Speakers
Dorothy Roberts
BA, JD
Professor of Africana Studies, Law and Sociology University of Pennsylvania
Dave Gordon
Speaker, Author, Coach, Gordon Creative
Michele Kacmarcik Savin
DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson College of Nursing, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program Director
Stephanie Abbu
DNP, RN, CNML
Manager, Neonatal Services, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Iva Ervin-Stanberry
DNP, MSN, B.Sc, CNL, RN
Patient Experience Officer in the Quality Management Department, VA, Connecticut
Maureen G. Leffler
DO, MPH, Chief Wellness Officer
Nemours Children’s Health System
Brianna Foster
BSN, RN, DNP candidate
Michigan Medicine Children’s and Women’s Hospitals
Vicki Hess
RN, MS
Employee Engagement Solutions, LLC
Jessamyn Ressler-Maerlender
MPH, CPXP
Senior Process Improvement Specialist
Michigan Medicine Children’s and Women’s Hospitals
2021 NICU LEADERSHIP FORUM
Pre-Conference Events
New Leader Bootcamp (Full day)
This preconference is aimed at leaders with less than 3 years of leadership experience. Participants will get an introduction to finance and budgeting, practice the art of requesting funds, and develop leadership skills like demonstrating vulnerability and promoting personal growth. It is a must for any new leader!
Faculty:
Paula Webb, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FANOL
Joan Rikli, MSN, RN, CPNP-BC, NE-BC, Director of Neonatal Intensive Care and Women’s and Infants Services at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
RATES:
$127 USD
[REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT]
The Table, Your Seat, Your Voice – Activating Your Potential to Lead During COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond (Full day)
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the biggest leadership challenge of our careers. This unprecedented pandemic has served as a crucible for nurse leaders and their staff worldwide. As we look ahead during our recovery – nurse leaders are uniquely positioned to use the lessons they have learned to lead the change needed in our healthcare organizations and the industry as a whole. This pre-conference is designed to help attendees seize the moment to develop and use their voices to create meaningful and lasting change.
Faculty:
Lori Armstrong, DNP, RN NEA-BC, CEO & Chief Clinical Officer, Inspire Nurse Leaders™
Pam Spivey, MSN, CCNS, RNC-NIC, CCFP, Lead of Wellness/Resilience Program and Leader Development Coaching, Inspire Nurse Leaders™
Alexandria Combs, MSHS, Strategic Adviser, Inspire Nurse Leaders™
RATES:
$127 USD
[REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT]
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR
Brochure & Agenda
Brochure
Take a look at our NICU Leadership Forum brochure for an overview of the 2021 NICU Leadership Forum Event.
Agenda
Our agenda is ever expanding. Take a look to see what we’ll be talking about at this year’s event.
2021 NICU LEADERSHIP FORUM
Rates
MAIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
$247 USD
PRE-CONFERENCE
New Leader Bootcamp:
$127 USD
The Table, Your Seat, Your Voice – Activating Your Potential to Lead During COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond:
$127 USD
[REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT]
APPLY FOR A
Conference Scholarship
Synova will be granting 20 tuition scholarships on behalf of Mead Johnson Nutrition for nurse leaders to attend both NICU Leadership Forum and the 25th Anniversary Nurse Leadership Forum. Both events are open to all NICU and Perinatal nurses in leadership positions. The scholarship application deadline is March 1, 2021. If accepted, you commit to attending both events:
- NICU Leadership Forum: April 18-21, 2021 Virtual, Live or On Demand
- 25th Anniversary Nurse Leadership Forum: November 14-18, 2021, Tucson AZ
[SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT]
2021 NICU LEADERSHIP FORUM
Conference Details
Synova Associates
13425 Marquette Ave
Elm Grove, WI 53122
About Synova
At Synova, we are a nurse leadership institute. We strive to change how nurse leadership works and the scope of the very field. We aim to shape a diverse work environment that endorses opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Synova Associates encourages an inclusive workforce that complements that of women, neonates, and their families.
