Name
14. What CNOs Need to Thrive in the Next 5 Years
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Jo Ann Ankoviak, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, AdventHealth Heart of Florida
Rudy Jackson, DNP, RN, MHA, CENP, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, UWHealth
Scott Jessie, MSN, MBA, RN, CNS, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, SUNY Upstate University Hospital
Wendi Hulett, MSN, MHA, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer, Lincoln County Medical Center - Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Rudy Jackson, DNP, RN, MHA, CENP, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, UWHealth
Scott Jessie, MSN, MBA, RN, CNS, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, SUNY Upstate University Hospital
Wendi Hulett, MSN, MHA, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer, Lincoln County Medical Center - Presbyterian Healthcare Services




Description
The panel What CNOs Need to Thrive in the Next 5 Years will explore the evolving role of Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Panelists will discuss essential skills and strategies CNOs need to lead nursing teams effectively, including navigating workforce shortages, promoting nurse well-being, and driving clinical excellence. The session will also focus on the increasing importance of data analytics, technology integration, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Finally, experts will share insights on how CNOs can foster strong collaboration across departments and prepare for the future of nursing leadership.
Location Name
Thought Leadership Stage (East Tower - Exhibit Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Naomi Diaz, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare