PONL - Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders

Save the Date for this year's SEPONL Fall Conference! Friday November 15, 2024, at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, PA. Featuring Fierce Conversations with Allyson Saccomandi, M. ED. Agenda 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Registration 9:00-10:00 AM: Fierce Conversations - Allyson Saccomandi, M.Ed 10:00-10:15 AM: Break 10:15-11:30 AM: Fierce Conversations (ct'd) - Allyson Saccomandi, M.Ed. 11:30 AM-12:00 PM: SEPONL Business Meeting 12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch 1:00-2:00 PM: Breakout Session 2:00-2:15 PM: Wrap-Up | Adjournment Hosted by the SEPONL Education Committee, this one-day conference will offer 3.25 hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD). About the Event: Speaker Allyson Saccomandi, M.Ed. will be sharing her presentation "Fierce Conversations" Registration Fees $170 SEPONL Members | $210 Non-Members | $85 Students/Retired Group Discount Available! 5 or more attendees from the same campus qualify for a $15 discount per attendee! Please select the group registration and indicate the group you are registering with for verification. Register here: https://buff.ly/483cZIN

If you are interested in submitting your nomination for the 2025-2027 term for treasurer, please use the link below to be considered for the ballot. Please fill out this form for nominations! https://buff.ly/4eF8KWy

The PONL 2024 Annual Conference was a resounding success!! We had a record 277 attendees and 47 exhibitors/sponsors. PONL President Carol Ann Gioia, DNP, RN, welcomed the attendees with the 2024 annual PONL update. Some highlights included an all-time high for membership across Pennsylvania of 809 active members, a video message from AONL CEO, Chief Nursing Officer, SVP Workforce, AHA, Robin Begley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and a review of PONL’s accomplishments for 2024. The presentation will be available on ponl.net for your review. Please share with your teams. Additionally, PONL raised $865 for the Nightingale Raffle and $1495 for the Silent Auction! A Message from Our Speaker, Denetra Hampton: I had the wonderful privilege of presenting Scientific Storytelling through our docudrama THE DIXIE 3: A STORY ON CIVIL RIGHTS IN NURSING at the PONL Annual Conference this week. Thank you to everyone who signed our archival historical marker nursing exhibit. There were 138 names on the list. In addition, my presentation at PONL revealed for the first time the face of the historical marker for THE DIXIE 3. The marker will be placed in the City of Hampton later this year. Also, I have partnered with the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA., for their 2025 Black History Month Programming, which will screen the films The Dixie 3 and The Black Angels to include their exhibits. The list of the names will now be a part of the exhibit for The Dixie 3. Thanks, y'all. History Made! Denetra Hampton, RN, BSN, MHSA

From the PONL Immediate Past President: Submit Your Application to Join the PONL Board Have you considered volunteering with PONL and joining the PONL board? I would like to encourage you to consider this opportunity. The PONL board is composed of great nurse leaders who are collaborative, dedicated and driven to fully represent the "Voice of Nursing" in Pennsylvania. The available board position for this year's election is the position of Treasurer. All candidates must be members in good standing of both PONL and AONL. The term of office for Treasurer is two years. Term of office will begin Jan. 1, 2025. Review the PONL bylaws (Article VIII, Officers: 9) regarding the responsibilities of the Treasurer role. To apply, please complete this form by the end of day Oct. 21, 2024. Form linked here: https://buff.ly/4eF8KWy Voting will open to the membership in November. PONL Executive Director, Liz Menschner is happy to speak with you and share their insights to the board work, time commitment and orientation. Thank you in advanced for your interest - we hope you will consider joining us!

PONL congratulates our inaugural DAISY Nurse Leader Award winner, Maggie Erb, MSN, RN. Maggie is part of the Southeast PONL Region and works at Fox Chase Cancer Center, in Philadelphia, PA. Read Maggie's nomination letter to learn why she was so deserving of this award: Within the past year, this nurse completed the fundamentals of chemotherapy certification, thus role modeling to the novice nurses throughout the inpatient setting the importance of this content and that the certification is attainable. This candidate seeks out nurses who must complete their required chemotherapy administrations for certification to ensure this certification is achieved promptly. Maggie leadership extends beyond the corridors of her/his unit. This nominee is a nursing resource for those caring for medical oncology inpatients, often fielding questions regarding goals of care, multidisciplinary communication, length of stay, and inpatient chemotherapy regimens, regardless of what unit the medical oncology patient resides. This candidate truly listens when team members speak. It was identified that chemotherapy infusions were running longer than the scheduled 24-hour infusions. Maggie leader worked with her/his team to conduct a study to assess the correlation with the use of anti-siphon tubing. In addition, auditing pumps working with Agiliti and pharmacy to analyze other causes of the extended infusion times.

The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by members of the family of Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 due to complications of the autoimmune disease, ITP. Like the many families' nurses see every day who go through this kind of horrific loss, the Barnes family wanted to find a way to turn their grief into something positive and do something that would honor the very special man Patrick was. As a result, they came up with DAISY – an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System - and The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Their intent was to offer patients, families, and co-workers a way to express their gratitude to nurses, telling their stories of the amazing work nurses every day. What started out as a thank you from the Barnes family to nurses has grown into various meaningful recognition programs embraced by healthcare organizations around the world. Today we are excited to present our inaugural PONL DAISY Nurse Leader of the Year Award, recognizing an extraordinary nurse leader from the state of Pennsylvania. Congratulations to Maggie Erb on her nomination and win for the Annual DAISY Nurse Leader Award! This beautiful sculpture called The Healer’s Touch was presented to Maggie. This is an ancient African design, dubbed a ‘Healer’s Touch’ by Bonnie and Mark Barnes.

Day Two of PONL's Annual Nursing Leadership Conference Starts Today! Check out the PONL Conference page for additional information: https://buff.ly/3z7MFOk

Day One of PONL's Annual Nursing Leadership Conference Starts Today! Check out the PONL Conference page for additional information: https://buff.ly/3z7MFOk

Join Us Tomorrow for the PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA! Here are just a few of the compelling reasons: Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development. Connect with nurse leaders and peers for valuable networking opportunities. Earn up to NINE continuing education credits to maintain licensure and certifications. Discover innovative solutions to common challenges in nursing leadership. Gain insights into healthcare policy and advocacy efforts affecting nursing practice. Explore the latest products and services from exhibitors with our new demo showcase. Exchange ideas and best practices with professionals from diverse healthcare settings. Hear from expert speakers and thought leaders on cutting-edge topics. Enhance your leadership skills and competencies to drive positive change in your organization. Establish meaningful new relationships that can advance your professional journey. Register here to join us: https://buff.ly/3LVtDjv

Last Chance, Don't Miss Out! Our speakers are sure to bring their passion for nursing leadership with them to Harrisburg this year! Secure your spot to attend the PONL Annual Nursing Leadership Conference! Find details about the schedule, speakers, and topics on our 2024 Conference Page. Mark your calendars for Thursday & Friday, September 26-27, 2024, and join us in Harrisburg, PA! To register, please visit https://buff.ly/3LVtDjv