Thought Leadership
The Power of Nurses™ Stage
A Brand New Experience at the Magnet & Pathway Conference
For the first time ever, the Magnet & Pathway Conference™ introduces The Power of Nurses™ Stage—a dynamic new hub of inspiration and ideas. Throughout the conference, this stage will feature a line-up of engaging speakers from across the American Nurses Enterprise, spotlighting the voices, stories, and innovations shaping the future of nursing.
With programming running all conference long, you’ll hear fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and powerful stories that reflect the strength, resilience, and leadership of nurses everywhere. From thought-provoking talks to practical insights, The Power of Nurses Stage is where energy, passion, and purpose come alive.
Make sure to stop by, take a seat, and experience the moments that will spark your inspiration—and remind you why The Power of Nurses drives change in health care and beyond.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
1:00 PM — Beyond Burnout: Making Workforce Well-Being a Strategic Priority
1:30 PM — From Support to Strength: How Pathway Organizations Empower Nurses
2:00 PM — Redefining What’s Possible: How ANCC Empowers Nurses to Succeed
2:30 PM — Professional Identity: A Leadership Imperative
3:00 PM — Alternative Credentialing in Nursing Professional Development
3:30 PM — Mobilizing for Safer Workplaces: ANA's Advocacy for Workplace Violence Prevention
4:30 PM — AI in Action: Empowering Nurse Practice
5:00 PM — The Power of Nurses
5:30 PM — Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation: Stories of Hope and Wellness
6:00 PM — Standing on the Shoulder of Giants: The MFP Legacy
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
8:30 AM — Redefining What’s Possible: How ANCC Empowers Nurses to Succeed
11:15 AM — Leadership in Challenging Times
11:45 AM — ANA Group Joint Membership Program
12:15 PM — Support and Invest in Your Nurses through the ANCC Success Pays® Program
12:45 PM — Addressing Workplace Violence in Nursing: Awareness to Action
1:15 PM — Lead, Drive, and Thrive
1:45 PM — NextGen Ambassador Program
2:15 PM — The Code of Ethics
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00 AM — ANA Group Joint Membership Program
10:45 AM — NextGen Ambassador Program
12:45 PM — Why Magnet Recognition Still Matters
1:15 PM — Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation: Stories of Hope and Wellness (Encore)
1:45 PM — Mobilizing for Safer Workplaces: ANA's Advocacy for Workplace Violence Prevention (Encore)
Friday, October 10, 2025
9:00 AM — Magnet: Inclusive Peer Feedback
9:15 AM — Why Magnet Recognition Still Matters
10:45 AM — Support and Invest in Your Nurses through the ANCC Success Pays® Program
11:15 AM — From Support to Strength: How Pathway Organizations Empower Nurses
