BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Creative Health Care Management - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chcm.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Creative Health Care Management REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260723T203758Z CREATED:20251104T155303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T203758Z UID:10000085-1788480000-1788566399@chcm.com SUMMARY:Facilitating The Journey To Excellence: Program Director Core Competencies™ DESCRIPTION:A Core Competencies Course for Magnet® Program Directors\nSeptember 4\, 2026\nDate: Virtual Course Starts September 4th\, 2026\n  \nSummary:\nDevelop the knowledge\, leadership skills\, and practical strategies needed to successfully guide your organization through Magnet® designation\, redesignation\, and/ or sustained nursing excellence.  \nUsing a multimodal cohort approach\, participants progress through a series of 10 self-paced modules that consist of a combination of assigned readings\, videos\, and reflection questions. Each module includes a scheduled virtual live session devoted to further discussion and exploration of the topic(s) covered in the module. \nCompetencies Covered: \n\nCore Knowledge\nLeading Teams\nCommunication and Collaboration\nProgram Management\nProfessional Practice\nCoordinating the Journey to Excellence: Application\, Document\, Site Visit and Decision\nOngoing Practices and Redesignation Timelines\n\n  \nSchedule:\n\nLive Discussion Sessions\, Fridays 12 PM CT/1 PM EST\n\nSeptember 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026\nOctober 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2026 (no session Oct 30 due to Magnet®/Pathway to Excellence® Conference) \nNovember 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026\n\n\nPost- Course Check Ins\, Mondays 12 PM CT/ 1 PM EST\n\nCheck In 1: January 25\, 2027\nCheck In 2: April 26\, 2027\nCheck In 3: July 26\, 2027\n\n\n\n  \nContinued Education:\n• 26 contact hours will be awarded to individuals who complete all of the modules\, attend at least 70% of the live sessions\, and complete an evaluation. \n• Creative Health Care Management is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. \n  \nRegistration Cost:\n\nEarly-Bird Registration (through July 31st\, 2026): $1600\nRegular Registration: $2000\n\n****Register NOW using the form below!**** \n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Prefix \n \n \n \n \n \n Mr.\n Mrs.\n Ms.\n Prof.\n Dr.\n \n \n \n \n \n Participant First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name* \n \n \n \n \n Credentials \n \n \n \n \n Job Title* \n \n \n \n \n Administration \n \n \n \n \n Administration\n Ambulatory Care\n Behavior Health\n Cardiovascular\n Case Management\n Critical Care\n Education and Research\n Emergency Services\n Home Health/Hospice\n Human Resources\n Long Term Care\n Maternal Child\n Med-Surg\n Oncology\n Orthopedics\n Pediatrics\n Pharmacy\n Quality\n Radiology\n Respiratory Care\n Social Services\n Surgical Services\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization Facility* \n \n \n \n \n Address* \n \n \n \n \n Address 2 \n \n \n \n \n City/Province* \n \n \n \n State \n \n \n State \n \n \n \n \n AB\n AE\n AK\n AL\n AP\n AR\n AS\n AZ\n BC\n BVI\n CA\n CO\n CT\n CZ\n DC\n DE\n FL\n GA\n GU\n HI\n IA\n ID\n IL\n IN\n KS\n KY\n LA\n LB\n MA\n MB\n MD\n ME\n MI\n ML\n MN\n MO\n MS\n MT\n NB\n NC\n ND\n NE\n NF\n NH\n NJ\n NM\n None\n NS\n NT\n NV\n NY\n OH\n OK\n ON\n OR\n PA\n PEI\n PQ\n PR\n QU\n RI\n SC\n SD\n SK\n TN\n TX\n UT\n VA\n VI\n VT\n WA\n WI\n WV\n WY\n YT\n \n \n \n \n \n Zip/Postcode* \n \n \n \n \n Country \n \n \n \n \n Phone* \n \n\n \n \n \n Fax \n \n\n \n \n \n Participant Email* \n \n \n \n \n Address above is: \n Business Home \n \n \n Who may CHCM contact about this registration?* \n \n \n \n \n Email for this Contact* \n \n \n \n \n How did you hear about this event?* \n \n \n \n \n \n Send\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nWhy Magnet® Program Directors Need More Than Project Management Skills\nServing as a Magnet® Program Director requires far more than coordinating timelines and collecting documents. \nToday’s Magnet® Program Directors must be able to: \n\nLead organizational change\nBuild relationships across departments\nCommunicate a compelling vision\nCoach and mentor leaders\nManage complex projects\nInterpret and leverage data\nSustain engagement long after designation is achieved\n\nWhether you are new to the role or preparing for redesignation\, success requires a unique blend of leadership\, communication\, professional practice expertise\, and operational excellence. \nThis course was specifically designed to help Magnet® Program Directors build those competencies. \n  \nWhat Makes This Program Different\nLearn from Experienced Magnet® Program Directors \nUnlike many educational programs\, this course is taught by consultants who have personally served as Magnet® Program Directors. \nParticipants gain access to: \n\nReal-world lessons learned\nPractical implementation strategies\nProven approaches to common challenges\nExamples from actual Magnet journeys\nGuidance that extends beyond theory\n\nThis is not simply education. \nIt is mentorship from professionals who have successfully navigated the journey themselves. \n“This was a really informative class. I feel that I went from knowing absolutely nothing about Magnet to having some great resources and much more insight. Just need to invite more CNO’s as this truly opens ones mind!” \n-Chief Nursing Officer at a large healthcare organization \n  \nWhat Participants Will Gain\n1. Core Knowledge\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the Magnet® Program Director role\, including: \n\nKey responsibilities\nExpectations throughout the journey\nUsing data to guide decision-making\nUnderstanding the phases of the Journey to Excellence\n\n2. Leading Teams\nLearn how to: \n\nLead teams effectively\nCoach and mentor others\nFoster accountability\nDevelop leadership capacity throughout the organization\n\n3. Communication and Collaboration\nDiscover strategies for: \n\nBuilding organizational buy-in\nCommunicating the value of the Magnet® journey\nStrengthening relationships across departments\nEngaging stakeholders at all levels\n\n4. Program Management\nMaster the operational side of the role\, including: \n\nStaying organized\nManaging evidence sources\nBudgeting and resource planning\nBuilding business cases\nSupporting redesignation efforts\n\n5. Professional Practice\nExplore the foundational elements that support nursing excellence: \n\nShared Governance and Professional Governance\nLeadership Development\nRecognition Programs\nProfessional Development Structures\n\n6. Coordinating the Journey\nGain practical guidance for every phase of the Journey to Excellence. \nParticipants work through: \n\nPhase-specific priorities\nCommon challenges\nExpectations\nReal-world examples\nHands-on exercises\n\n7. Sustaining Excellence\nLearn how to: \n\nMaintain momentum after designation\nPrepare for redesignation\nKeep teams engaged\nBuild a culture of continuous excellence\n\n  \nOne of the Most Valuable Benefits: Your Professional Network\nYou’re Not Doing This Alone \nMany Magnet® Program Directors describe the role as exciting\, rewarding- and sometimes isolating. \nOne of the most powerful outcomes of this course is the professional network that develops among participants. \nAttendees consistently report gaining: \n\nTrusted colleagues\nPeer support\nProfessional connections\nOngoing collaboration opportunities\nA network of individuals facing similar challenges\n\nThese relationships often continue long after the course ends. \n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis course is ideal for: \n\nCurrent Magnet® Program Directors\n\nWhether newly appointed or highly experienced.\n\n\n\n\nMagnet® Program Directors Preparing for Redesignation\n\nGain fresh strategies and practical insights for sustaining excellence.\n\n\n\n\nAspiring Magnet® Leaders\n\nDevelop the foundational knowledge needed to support future Magnet® initiatives.\n\n\n\n\nChief Nursing Officers and Senior Nursing Leaders\n\nUnderstand the journey more deeply and strengthen organizational readiness.\n\n\n\n\nNursing Excellence Leaders\n\nSupport professional practice and organizational culture initiatives.\n\n\n\n  \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About Magnet® Program Director Training\nWhat is a Magnet® Program Director? \nA Magnet® Program Director leads and coordinates an organization’s Magnet® journey\, helping align nursing excellence initiatives\, evidence collection\, leadership engagement\, and designation activities. \nWho should attend a Magnet® Program Director course? \nThis course is valuable for new and experienced Magnet® Program Directors\, nursing excellence leaders\, CNOs\, and leaders responsible for supporting Magnet® initiatives. \nIs this course helpful for organizations pursuing redesignation? \nYes. Participants learn strategies for sustaining excellence\, maintaining engagement\, preparing documentation\, and supporting long-term success beyond initial designation. \nWhat competencies are important for Magnet® Program Directors? \nSuccessful Magnet® Program Directors need expertise in leadership\, communication\, project management\, professional practice\, data analysis\, relationship-building\, and organizational change. \nHow does this course support nursing excellence? \nParticipants gain practical tools and strategies that help strengthen professional practice\, leadership development\, shared governance\, and organizational culture. \nWhat makes this course different from other Magnet® education programs? \nThis course is taught by experienced Magnet® Program Directors who provide practical guidance\, real-world examples\, lessons learned\, and ongoing mentorship opportunities. \nWill I have opportunities to network with other Magnet® Program Directors? \nYes. Many participants identify peer networking and relationship-building as one of the most valuable aspects of the program. \nKatie Cressman URL:https://chcm.com/event/facilitating-the-journey-to-excellence-program-director-core-competencies/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chcm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2026-03-31-083856.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR