Kentucky International Convention Center Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 12–1 PM ET
This lunch symposium will feature leaders from healthcare systems across the country. Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential elements contributing to a competent and confident nursing workforce.
Advanced reservation is required. Save your spot today!
Where Competence Meets Confidence: Building a High Performing Nursing Workforce
This interactive panel brings together professional development leaders to explore how competence and confidence intersect to drive nursing excellence. Panelists will examine the key drivers, structures, and processes that support a capable and confident nursing workforce, share evidence‑based strategies that enhance performance and improve satisfaction, and discuss approaches for supporting diverse and internationally educated nurses. Through audience engagement and real‑world examples, the panel will highlight how workforce development and NPD leadership initiatives can be evaluated and leveraged to improve engagement, retention, and organizational success.
Learning objectives:
1. Analyze key drivers that strongly correlate to competence and confidence in the nursing workforce.
2. Design education and support strategies that enhance nurse performance of newly licensed nurses.
3. Evaluate the impact of professional development and leadership initiatives.
SPEAKERS
Kathy Casey PhD, RN, NPD-BC, FAAN
Professional Development Specialist
Casey-Fink Surveys
Eric W. Heckerson, EdD, RN, FACHE
System Director of Nursing Education, Practice, & Standards
CHRISTUS Health
Lisa McEathron MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN
Internationally Educated Nurse-IEN- Program
MultiCare Health System
Robin Petersen, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NPD-BC
Program Manager for Nursing Continuing Education
MultiCare Health System
Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB
VP Quality, Partner, Clinical Workforce Development
