Kaplan University is proud to present a new Advancing Excellence in Nursing Leadership webinar focusing on the most effective methods to become a positive agent of change in your practice setting. The session will feature: • Steps for change based on strategies of leading nurse executives • A workshop to help you develop a change initiative proposal • Advancement tips for new and seasoned nursing leaders* Moderated by Sheila Burke, RN, MSN, MBA, DNP (c) Dean, Kaplan University School of Nursing Dean Burke has more than 15 years of experience as a nursing executive. She has worked in home care, hospice, and community health organizations and has taught nursing courses online and on-campus. For comprehensive consumer information, visit www.kaplanuniversity.edu/student-consumer-information.aspx. The views, opinions, positions or advice expressed by the speakers are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or advice of Kaplan University. The live webinar, including guest participation, will be archived and posted online for future viewing. By attending this event, you agree that Kaplan University may record and publish all aspects of the webinar including any questions you may ask. * Kaplan University cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.

1. Advancing Excellence in Nursing—
Leadership in Today’s World
Sheila Burke, Dean
Kaplan University School of Nursing
March 19, 2014

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Sheila Burke, RN, MSN, MBA, DNP(c)
Ms. Burke has more than 15 years of experience
as a nursing executive. She has worked in home
care, hospice, and community health
organizations and has taught online and on-
ground courses in addition to being a health care
educator in several organizations.
She has served on national research projects.
She is active in the field of health promotion and
human development. Ms. Burke is a member of
the American Holistic Nurse Association and
Sigma Theta Tau, the international nursing honor
society.
Dean Burke holds an MSN and MBA from the
University of Phoenix and a BSN from the Rush
University College of Nursing.

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Advancing Nursing—Leaders in Healthcare
What are key steps for change, based on strategies used
by leading nurse executives?
Focus on the most effective ways to become a positive
change agent in your practice setting.
Define your personal change initiative proposal.
Learn powerful ways to advance, whether you are new
or a seasoned nursing leader.

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This Session
• Presents current information and science about the
most successful organizational transformation models—
and in a way that you can easily adapt to your institution
• Facilitates developing an action plan—your personal
leadership proposal
• Provides practical steps to implement your plan
Making It Real—Achieving the Vision

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How Can New and Seasoned Nurse Leaders
Advance in Their Professional Position?
Today, more than ever, health care organizations seek
nurse leaders who can achieve significant improvements
in outcomes.
Organizations and Resources
• IOM Report key action plan (2010)
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fellowship (RWJF)
• American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• National League for Nursing (NLN)
• Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
• American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Organization Issues and Challenges
What’s your leadership
IQ?
• Reimbursement
• Regulation
• Labor Issues
• Quality Metrics
• Technical Competence
Do you know your organization’s
mission and goals? Fiscal year?
Budget process?

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The Academic Question
Do you need advanced education?
A new degree?
If an academic degree is for you,
what’s the best way to acquire it?
How to choose a degree? Program?
What is the cost-benefit of a
degree?
What is the cost-benefit of
certification?
What is actually required?

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Keys to Success
• Self-Management and Communication
-Persistence
-Professionalism
-Credibility
-Self-marketing
• Emotional Intelligence—Daniel Goleman
• Appreciative Inquiry—David Cooperrider
• Bates Model

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Other Resources
• National Center for Healthcare Leadership
• American College of Healthcare Executives
• American Nurses Association
• State Organizations
• Professional Organizations

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Define your motivation Vision board
Define short and long
term vision
Map to your future professional goals
Assessment / inventory Use tools and self-knowledge
Build your plan The Hawaii Flight Plan Model
Improvement/sustaining
process
How do you stay on track? What will be your
support system?
How will you balance it all?
The Action Plan—Five Steps

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Bates Model—Executive Presence
See the Bates Communications website for more details about the Bates Model of
Executive Presence
Character
SubstancePresence

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Next Steps
• Put together your practice plan
• Schedule phase one—make it happen soon
• Make it meaningful and manageable
• Practice professional presence

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For More Information About Our Doctorate and
Master’s Degrees With Executive Leadership
Specializations
Contact Kaplan University Admissions:
866.527.5268
wcornhoff@kaplan.edu
William Cornhoff, Director of Admissions
nursing.kaplan.edu