State of the Maryland Nursing Workforce Symposium
Learning from the Past, Valuing the Present, Shaping the Future
Thursday, June 6, 2024
10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
University of Maryland School of Nursing
655 W. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Registration is FREE but registration is required.
(includes nursing CE generously subsidized by an NSP II grant)
Overview
A highly skilled, competent nursing workforce is essential to the health and wellness of Maryland’s citizens, communities, and populations. This symposium is a call to action to advance solutions that address the challenges facing the Maryland nursing workforce.
The Maryland Nursing Workforce Center is excited to convene stakeholders from across the state to examine Maryland workforce data and trends and to gain valuable insights into nursing supply, demand, and education. Together, we will share our experiences and identify opportunities to strengthen the Maryland nursing workforce.
This in-person symposium will provide a platform for networking and collaboration. Through expert speakers, facilitated discussions, and small-group sessions, participants will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and strategize for the future.
Whether you are looking to explore Maryland nursing workforce data, connect with fellow industry professionals, or discuss solutions to strengthen nursing in Maryland, this symposium is for you. Providers, educators, legislators, and policymakers from health care organizations, schools of nursing, public health organizations, and government agencies are all encouraged to attend.
Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify Current Challenges: Discuss the current challenges facing the nursing workforce, including shortages, distribution disparities, and workforce diversity issues.
- Analyze Workforce Data: Explore the latest nursing workforce data and trends specific to Maryland to gain insight into areas of demand, projected needs, and potential gaps in the workforce for informed decision-making.
- Develop Solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to address workforce challenges, such as recruitment and retention strategies, educational programs, and policy recommendations.
- Promote Collaboration: Facilitate networking and collaboration among health care organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders to foster a unified approach to nursing workforce development in Maryland.
Learning Outcome
70% of participants will report that this session provides information that identifies, analyzes and develops solutions in addressing Maryland nursing workforce.
Agenda
Time | Agenda Item |
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10 – 10:25 a.m. |
Opening Remarks, Welcome, and Introduction of Keynote Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, NNP, FNAP, FAAN |
10:25 – 10:55 | Keynote Address The Intersection of Policy and the Nursing Workforce: Leveraging Resources for Stabilization The Honorable Bonnie L. Cullison, Maryland House of Delegates; Vice Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee |
11 – 11:45 | Panel Discussion: Analyzing Maryland Nursing Workforce Data: Insights and Trends |
11:45 – noon | Break |
noon – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Roundtable Discussions
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1:30 – 1:45 | Break |
1:45 – 2:30 | Panel Discussion: Navigating the Complexities of the Nursing Workforce in the Modern Health Care Landscape |
2:30 – 3 p.m. | Closing Speaker: Putting the Pieces Together: Building for the Future Through Collaboration Deborah J. Baker, DNP, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President for Nursing, Johns Hopkins Health System; Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services, The Johns Hopkins Hospital |
3 – 3:15 p.m. | Closing and Evaluation |
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Nurses may receive 3.5 contact hours for participating in this educational activity. Partial credit is not provided. After completing the evaluation of this activity, participants will receive a link to claim a CE certificate. All requests must be received within 30 days of the event.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Organized by the 2024 The State of the Maryland Nursing Workforce Symposium Planning Committee
Crystal DeVance-Wilson, PhD, MBA, PHCNS-BC
Director, Maryland Nursing Workforce Center
Assistant Professor and Vice Chair, University of Maryland School of Nursing at the Universities at Shady Grove
Chair, State of the Maryland Nursing Workforce Symposium 2024
Lynn Marie Bullock, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Assistant Professor and Director, Office of Professional Education
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Renee Franquiz, DNP, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor and Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Master’s Option
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Giordana Segneri, MA
Assistant Dean for Marketing and Communications
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Sonia Smith, BS
Manager, Professional Development and Education
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Enjoli Sonnier, MBA, MS
Associate Director of Events
University of Maryland School of Nursing