This leadership series, inspired by the distinguished career of Dr. Beverly Malone, provides an in-depth exploration of leadership principles tailored for current and aspiring nursing leaders. Dr. Malone, known for her transformative impact in nursing, shares her insights on leadership in healthcare, focusing on fostering resilience, promoting diversity, and leading with integrity. Participants will learn strategies to navigate complex healthcare environments, inspire teams, and advocate for change.
Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
What You Will Learn
Upon successful completion of this activity, attendees will have gained or enhanced knowledge related to:
Leading with authenticity and purpose
Strategies for advocacy and policy influence
Resilience for nursing leaders
Faculty Bios
Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN
President and CEO of the National League for Nursing (NLN)
Dr. Beverly Malone has led the National League for Nursing since 2007. She received her BSN and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati and her MS in Adult Psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers University.
She contributed to the groundbreaking IOM report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health," and served on the Minority Health Federal Advisory Committee. With over 20 honorary degrees and numerous accolades, Dr Malone’s distinguished career has blended policy, education, administration, and clinical practice – including the position of federal deputy assistant secretary for health under President Bill Clinton.
Dr. Malone serves as vice chair at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Board of Directors, co-leads the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Health Professional Education and Communication Working Group, and serves on NAM’s Steering Committee. She is a member of ecoAmerica’s Leadership Circle Executive Committee.
The American Nurses Association (ANA) named Dr. Malone their 2024 Hall of Fame Award recipient. The American Academy of Nursing selected Dr. Malone as their 2024 Mary Elizabeth Carnegie Leadership in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Awardee. The National Black Nurses Association recognized Dr. Malone as a 2024 inaugural Fellow in the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (FADLN). In a remarkable recognition of her contributions to global health care, Dr. Malone was profiled by The Lancet (2024), one of the world's most prestigious and influential medical journals. This honor underscores the significance of her work and places her among an elite group of leaders shaping the future of health care.
The year prior, Modern Healthcare, a leading publication in the healthcare field, honored Dr. Malone as one of the nation’s leading healthcare executives by naming her to the 2023 list of the Top 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in Health Care and was listed in Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Health Care for the fourth consecutive year. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) presented Dr. Malone with the prestigious 2023 HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein Award for her commitment to advancing the nursing profession and excellence in nursing professional practice across international borders.
Dr. Malone is internationally recognized as the first African American General Secretary of the United Kingdom (UK) Royal College of Nursing, representing 400,000 nurses. She also served as a member of the UK delegation to the World Health Assembly.
Accreditation Statement
Walden University College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider Unit P0469.
While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.
Disclosure
The planners and presenters of this nursing continuing professional development activity have disclosed no financial interests and no receipt of in-kind materials or funding that could influence the planning or presentation of this content.
ADA Accommodation Statement
If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].
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