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WHAT OUR NURSE LEADERS

Have To Say!

“For me the biggest takeaway was realizing I was not alone. Everyone in leadership always seemed so together and confident but through multiple sessions I learned everyone felt insecure at some point. Knowing that they had overcome gave me the confidence to continue forward and evolve into a better leader.”

“I have been coming to Synova conferences for 20 years. When I first started to come, I was a really young leader.  I don’t even know if I considered myself a leader and I grew so much as a leader during those y ears and I have to credit so much of that to the Synova conferences.”

“Sometimes as a leader you have to dig really deep to support your team and I really believe that the NICU Leadership Forum and the mentors I have gained through this community have made me a better leader. Even though it’s hard right now we have to keep growing together.”

“The forum of people is such a great group that I have gotten to know over the years that gives you an incredible amount of support not just at the conference but all year long.”

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Reimagine, Engage, Advocate, and Lead with Love

In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the need for nurse leaders to be authentic has never been more vital. As we embrace the unique attributes of our workforce, integrate innovative technologies, and navigate complex healthcare systems, the need for compassionate, visionary, and strong nurse leaders is paramount. Join us at the 2024 NICU Leadership Forum, where we will gather nurse leaders from across the globe to inspire, empower, and BE REAL.

At the 2024 NICU Leadership Forum, we will:

  • Reimagine our “Dream Teams” as formal and informal leaders by setting expectations and following through with accountability
  • Engage and improve communication between the four generations currently in the workforce
  • Advocate for your team by learning actionable solutions for unit leaders to retain staff while addressing inequities
  • Lead with Love to enhance decision-making, team dynamics, and patient outcomes

Call For Abstracts

Are you interested in submitting an abstract for a 60 or 20 minute speaking spot, or poster?

2024 NICU LEADERSHIP FORUM

Speaker Lineup

Keynote Speaker

Megan Johnson

Speaker | Author | Generational Humorist

Zap the Generational Gap!
Transforming, Recruiting, Retaining, and Engaging Multi-Generational Teams

Featured Speakers

Louis J. Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP

Louis J. Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP

Change Consultant, The Wellbeing Lab

Creating Psychological Safety at Work

Elizabeth Rudolph, JD, MSN, RN

Attorney and CEO, JurexNurse.com

RaDonda Vaught: Lessons Learned from the Criminal Case Against a Nurse

Pattie Bondurant, DNP, RN

Chief Transformation and Quality Officer Transform, Healthcare Consulting LLC

Exploring the Future of Nurse Leadership

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR

Brochure & Agenda

Brochure

Take a look at our NICU Leadership Forum brochure for an overview of the 2024 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.

2024 NICU LEADERSHIP FORUM

Rates

MAIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

$799 USD Early Bird Registration (Ending January 26, 2024)
$899 USD Regular Registration
$949 USD Late Registration (After March 8, 2024, if Available)

PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Quality & Safety: A Workshop to Design and Execute Your QI Projects (Half Day PM) – $175

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APPLY FOR A

Conference Scholarship

Synova will be granting tuition scholarship for NICU nurse leaders to attend the 2024 Neonatal Leadership Forum. Scholarship application deadline is November 15th. Notifications will sent in early December. If accepted, you commit to attend the event.

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Conference Details

  • Who Should Attend?

    • NICU Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and members of their leadership teams
    • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Supervisors
    • Executive Directors of Women’s Services
  • When & Where

    2024 NICU Leadership Forum will be held at the Sunseeker Resort, Charlotte Harbor, FL, April 14th – 18th. Pre-Conferences are on April 14th and the General Sessions will run April 15 – 18, 2024.

  • Program Changes

    Synova reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics, or schedule. The most up-to-date agenda is online.

  • ACCREDITATION

    The NICU Leadership Forum will be awarded contact hours depending on the length of the program through Abbott Nutrition Health Institute. The pre-conferences will be awarded contact hours depending on the length of the program.

  • TRAVEL

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

    The 2024 NICU Leadership Forum will be held at the Sunseeker Resort.

    Sunseeker Resort
    5500 Sunseeker Way
    Charlotte Harbor, FL


    At Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, escape to an endlessly entertaining, totally relaxing waterfront destination where life is so simple — and simply amazing. Stay and play here. Eat and drink here. Meet and greet here. Feel like a pampered guest whether you stay at our hotel or in one of our signature Sunsuites™.

    Conference room rates (resort fee is waived):

    • Standard room: $229
    • One bedroom suite: $259
    • Two bedroom suite: $289
    • Three bedroom suite: $339

    Booking information will posted when it becomes available.


    AIR & GROUND TRANSPORTATION

    RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is the closest airport to the conference center. Super shuttle, rental cars, taxis and Ubers are available.

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