NWONL 2025 Annual Conference - Leading with Purpose: Impacting our Future Together
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 Southwest Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm PT - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00pm PT
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Credits Offered
This event offers
6.0 CE credits
to attendees.
Accreditation Info:
California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17495.
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Additional Information
Join us in May for the premier Nursing Leadership event in our region! Be ready for engaging session focuses, including:
Quality: Owning Outcomes, Empowering Change
Nurse leaders hold the keys to unlocking excellence in patient care. By empowering and guiding nurses to recognize and maximize their contributions, we create a culture of accountability and high-quality outcomes.
Applied Resilience: Thriving Amidst Challenges
Leadership demands the courage to navigate tough conversations, manage difficult personalities, and maintain patience under pressure. Gain insights to help equip you with the tools to cultivate resilience and lead with strength throughout your career.
Healthy Workplaces: Building Foundations for Success
Discover actionable strategies to foster a vibrant and supportive workplace culture. Learn how to better champion well-being for yourself and your team.
Staff Development: Nurturing Talent, Inspiring Growth
Great leaders ignite curiosity and fuel passion by truly understanding their teams. Through mentorship and meaningful opportunities, nurse leaders empower their staff to sharpen their clinical expertise, expand their impact, and discover fulfillment in their professional journeys.
Summary Schedule:
Sunday May 18th pre-conference
Early check-in at 3pm, leading into the Regional Council meet-ups and followed with a hosted evening dinner-social for connection and networking.
Monday May 19th is a full conference day
Morning check-in along with breakfast and a full day of engaging sessions and opportunities to meet and learn from our exhibitor sponsors. Plan on joining a fun filled evening to connect with each other at this year's BBQ and Northwest themed banquet.
Tuesday May 20th
After breakfast, join us for morning sessions, our 2025 Awards celebration followed by adjournment at noon.
Staying Overnight? Registering a Group?
- Book your group rate for Northwest Organization of Nurse Leaders (NWONL) Annual Conference
- For groups, contact admin@nwonl.org directly for easy group registration.
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
NWONL Members in good-standing:
- As a member, you are guaranteed priority registration. Refunds available until April 30th less ticket service fee. After April 30th Members may choose to apply 2025 registration fees to a future conference. Alternatively members may gift their attendance to another nursing leader.
ACNL Members in good-standing:
- Refunds available until April 30th less ticket service fee. Alternatively members may gift their attendance to another nursing leader.
Non-members:
- Consider joining or renewing your NWONL membership to take advantage or member priority and pricing. Refunds available until April 30th less ticket service fee. Alternatively non-members may gift their attendance to another nursing leader.
Event lodging, travel, parking or other related conference fees:
- NWONL cannot provide refund or any kind. Contact the requisite service provider directly.
For help with any of the above:
- Contact admin@nwonl.org for assistance.
Speakers
Turn the Ship Around! Expert on Intent-Based Leadership.
Andy Worshek imagines a workplace where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they have more control over their work — a place where everyone is a leader. Worshek served in the navy for 24 years, and achieved the rank of Master Chief. Assigned to the nuclear-powered submarine USS Santa Fe with Captain David Marquet — then ranked last in retention and operational standing — they teamed up and “turned that ship around” by developing a new model of leadership that built leaders at every level. Intent-based leadership took the Santa Fe from “worst to first,” achieving the highest retention and operational standings in the navy. Stephen R. Covey rode the USS Santa Fe and said it was “the most empowering organization he’d ever seen” and wrote about the USS Santa Fe leadership practices in his book, The 8th Habit. Worshek is prominently featured in the bestselling leadership book, Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders, which tells the turnaround story of the USS Santa Fe. Fortune magazine named it the #1 must-read book to read, and USA Today put it on their list of the 12 best business books of all time. Before joining the Turn the Ship Around team, Worshek practiced intent-based leadership as the director of human resources and personnel development at McGee, Hearne & Paiz, LLP, the premier accounting firm in Wyoming. Worshek is a SPHR-certified human resources professional.
Moe Carrick is an internationally respected pioneer in the study and practice of workplace culture. Her award-winning frameworks and tools have been used by some of the country’s most recognized brands such as Nike, Nintendo, Amazon, Hydroflask and Reddit, to improve workplace culture, reduce churn and drive business performance. Over two decades, Moe’s proprietary culture building methods have improved employee engagement and dramatically cut burnout across industry, healthcare, government and non-profit sectors. She has been recognized three times with the Thinkers 360 Award, as well as honored with awards by Fastest Growing Companies, Woman of the Year, Real Leaders, and CEO Monthly. Moe’s sought after talks on innovation, the future of work and employee wellbeing, have been featured 3 times on the TEDx stage, twice at SXSW, as well as at dozens of conferences across the world. She is the author of three bestselling books, Fit Matters: How to Love Your Job with co-author Cammie Dunaway, Brave Space Workplace: Making Your Company Fit for Human Life, and When Work is Good: What it Means, Why it Drives Results, How You Can Build a Workplace People Love. Moe’s work focuses on the 7 needs people have of work, as well as the fundamental pillars of innovative, inclusive and dynamic workplace cultures. Her research, curricula and tools are the result of more than 1.5M workplace data points gathered with thousands of leaders.. Prior to founding her award-winning workplace culture consultancy Moementum Inc, Moe was an organizational change leader in tech and healthcare.
Event Agenda
NWONL 2025 Annual Conference - Leading with Purpose: Impacting our Future Together
Event Agenda
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm PT - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00pm PT
All times listed in
Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Download event agenda (PDF)
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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2:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Registration
Obtain badging and conference materials prior to the Sunday pre-conference events.
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3:30pm - 5:00pm
Regional Rounding
Join peer leaders to meet and convene in-person regional council sessions for Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
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5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reception & Social
Enjoy the evening with leaders across the region catered with fantastic dinner options of small plate options, appetizers, and beverages.
Monday, May 19, 2025
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7:30am - 9:00am
Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
Obtain badging and conference materials prior to the primary conference events. Exhibit hall open to begin connecting with our selected corporate partners.
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8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast
Substantial breakfast options will be served in a elegant buffet for all attendees.
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9:00am - 10:30am
Kickoff session: Turn the Ship Around!
Andy Worshek, Expert on Intent-Based Leadership.
1.5 CE CreditsOwning Outcomes, Empowering Change, Building Foundations for Success: Imagine a workplace where everyone engages and contributes their full intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they have more control over their work — a place where everyone is a leader.
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10:30am - 11:00am
Morning Break & Exhibit Hall Touring
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11:00am - 12:30pm
Leading with Grit and Heart: Empowering Teams, Transforming Care
Maryann (Moe) Carrick, Expert on Healthy Workplaces and Leadership Development and Igniting Sustainable Change.
This first session of engaging workshops builds on the inspiration from Any Worshek's game-changing approach and is your opportunity to step away from the chaos, reflect on what’s working (and what’s not), and get real about the challenges you face. Through an interactive experience designed for nurse leaders, by someone who gets it, you’ll find clarity, build resilience, and walk away with the tools and confidence to lead with purpose in today’s most challenging environments.
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12:30pm - 2:00pm
Extended Lunch, Exhibit Hall Touring, Poster Abstract Session
This is your personal time as a leader to recharge with amazing lunch options, spend meaningful time learning the shared value potentials with our curated exhibitors and engage with peer leaders presenting on programs and research.
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2:00pm - 3:00pm
Facilitated Leadership Workshop: Reflect and Reset
Maryann (Moe) Carrick, Expert on Healthy Workplaces and Leadership Development and Igniting Sustainable Change.
1.0 CE CreditIn a profession that rarely pauses, we’ll create space for you to reflect on your leadership strengths and uncover where you can grow. This is your chance to meaningfully reflect and reset in a safe environment, alongside your leader peers. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what it takes to lead a team that not only trusts you but thrives under your leadership.
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3:00pm - 3:30pm
Afternoon Break & Exhibitor Raffles
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3:30pm - 4:30pm
Facilitated Leadership Workshop: Real Talk About the Hard Stuff
Maryann (Moe) Carrick, Expert on Healthy Workplaces and Leadership Development and Igniting Sustainable Change.
1.0 CE CreditThis isn’t a sugar-coated leadership workshop. Bring your toughest challenges—managing short-staffed shifts, navigating burnout, building trust in high-stakes environments—and we’ll tackle them together. You’ll get honest answers, practical advice, and the camaraderie of peers who understand exactly what you’re going through.
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4:30pm - 5:30pm
Free Time
Work, family, a final word with exhibitors? Its your time to refresh and closeout the day prior to the evening event.
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5:30pm - 8:00pm
Attendee Celebration Dinner & Party
This laid-back dinner party is going to be simply FANTASTIC! Do not miss this opportunity for fun, food, awards and building friendships that last entire careers and beyond.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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7:30am - 8:30am
Breakfast
Our final meal together at the conference, this breakfast options will be again saerved in a elegant buffet for all attendees.
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8:30am - 9:30am
NWONL Meeting of the Membership and Conference Closeout
Selected NWONL Board leaders and regional affiliates.
Our Board leaders recognize the 2025 Award winners followed regional affiliates provide a candid look and take questions regarding nursing and healthcare advancement from across the region. Additionally, NWONL reports out on its current status and plans for 2025 and beyond.
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9:30am - 10:00am
Morning Break
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10:00am - 11:30am
Wellness & Healthy Workplaces
To be announced.
1.0 CE CreditHealthy workplace - it is easy to say, challenging to implement and sustain. Learn from others how their journey toward healthy workplaces was conceptualized and activated.
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11:30am - 12:00pm
Closing Session & Adjournment
NWONL Board President - Bonnie Fryzlewicz
Our 205 Board President closes our conference with key take-aways, next steps and our collective call to action.
Exhibit & Sponsor
What can we expect for Attendees in 2025
- Attendees seats are limited to 200 Leaders.
- Attendees are predominantly senior leaders and their leadership teams, primarily from acute and ambulatory care organizations across Alaska, Oregon & Washington and the expanded West Coast (Idaho, Montana, California)
What kind of Corporate Partners may Register and Attend?
- 2024 Corporate Partners/Sponsors are given preference.
- Companies who demonstrate ability to serve from "FQHC" to System" level organizations are preferred.
- Companies who conduct partnership/sponsorship with ACNL or AONL are preferred.
What are the Pre/Post Communications Opportunities?
- NWONL will provide attendee contact information 3 weeks prior and also upon conference close.
- Partners are expected to direct email attendees once prior and again once after the conference.
- Attendees may choose to opt-in for additional email/contact.
- You are invited to attend the exhibit hall day breakfast and lunch sessions with attendess.
What is the Exhibitor Agenda?
- Sunday May 18th Exhibit hall open for set-up between 5pm-8pm. PST.
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Monday May 19th is a full conference day!
- 8-9am Breakfast and exhibit hall
- 10:30-11am Exhibit hall and break
- 12:30-2pm Exhibit hall and lunch break
- 3pm-3:30pm Exhibit hall and raffle awards
- 4:30pm (after the last session) Exhibitor take-down and exit by 6:30pm
Will you be shipping equipment to the site?
- Marriott Portland will assist with shipping and onsite storage.
- Yes, there is easy unload/load and ingress/egress of large equipment to the exhibit hall.
- Reference the attached form "Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Shipping Rates".
- Equipment will be shipped to:
- Marriott Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
C/O (Person Receiving the Boxes) Group Name & Dates
1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
- Marriott Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Do you require Electrical service?
- We cannot guarantee spaces are adjacent to standard household electrical in the Hall. Either bring a portable power unit or purchase the Dedicated Electrical Services ticket to guarantee service is available at your table location.
What table/booths are provided or expected in the exhibit hall?
- Marriott will provide a standard table, approx. 8ft wide x 30in deep in a 10x10ft space.
- Small chairs will be provided.
Is wifi available?
- Yes, wifi is included in your registration.
Will you Raffle an item to Attendees?
- We encourage a "fish bowl" style raffle.
- Each Corporate Partner/Sponsor is encouraged to raffle and item.
- Raffle winners will be selected and announced on May 19th during the late afternoon break. Partners will be called up to briefly announce and award their prize.
Staying Overnight?
Registering a Group or need assistance
- Contact admin@nwonl.org directly or call 503-479-5834
Will you be driving in? Both onsite Valet parking and abundant offsite parking is available:
- Valet at the Marriot is $49.00 per car, per night/$78 for oversized vehicles.
- An optional Area Parking Map for self-park is attached to help locate adjacent parking.
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Register For This Event
For NWONL Members in good-standing. Member attendee rate reflects a 20% discount rate from standard attendee registration.
- As a member, you are guaranteed priority registration.
- Refunds available until April 30th less ticket service fee.
- After April 30th Members may choose to apply 2025 registration fees to a future conference.
- Alternatively members may gift their attendance to another nursing leader. Contact admin@nwonl.org for assistance.
- Enrolling a group? Contact admin@nwonl.org directly for easy enrollment.
For ACNL Members in good-standing. ACNL member attendee rate reflects a 20% discount rate from standard attendee registration.
- As an ACNL member, you are entitled to NWONL attendee rates as part of the NWONL & ACNL Collaborative Agreement.
- Refunds available until April 30th less ticket service fee.
- Alternatively members may gift their attendance to another nursing leader. Contact admin@nwonl.org for assistance.
- Enrolling a group? Contact admin@nwonl.org directly for easy enrollment.
For Leaders who are not currently part of either NWONL or ACNL.
- Consider joining or renewing your NWONL membership to take advantage or member priority and pricing discount of 20%.
- Refunds available until April 30th less ticket service fee.
- Alternatively non-members may gift their attendance to another nursing leader. Contact admin@nwonl.org for assistance.
- Enrolling a group? Contact admin@nwonl.org directly for easy enrollment.