At the conclusion of this conference, the nurse leader will be able to:

• Evaluate and implement innovative approaches and solutions to nursing management challenges.
  


• Create an organizational culture that encourages teamwork, effective communication, service excellence and accountability.
  


• Describe the impact of technology integration on issues ranging from patient confidentiality to daily clinical practice and patient safety.
  


• Explain the influence that a leader’s personal behavior and actions have on the work environment and ways in which to make positive changes.
  


• Identify the importance of nursing outcomes data and how the results can be utilized to improve patient care.