Meeting/Event Information
Meetings are an important part of OMNL membership. Members and non-members gather monthly for networking, education and have the opportunity to influence nursing practice in our state.
Regular Meetings
OMNL hosts monthly business and education meetings in November, December, January, February, April, May and June. Payments for meeting attendance can be made when registering online. Members are encouraged to introduce OMNL to a friend, peer, co-worker by inviting them to be a guest at a monthly meeting for only $20.00.
Annual Meetings
OMNL hosts an Annual Nursing Summit and co-hosts the Annual Nurses Tea with ANA-ME in March.
OMNL's Annual Meeting is a whole day event that normally takes place in Maine during September or October.
OMNL December Business Meeting to Feature WellNurse: Wellness in Nursing Education to Build Resilience and Reduce Burnout
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Business Meeting
10:00AM - 11:00AM - Education Session
MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN ZOOM DETAILS
Kelley Strout, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Maine and a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher. With over a decade of higher education experience, she has served as Director of the School of Nursing for five years, leading initiatives to promote diversity, well-being, and resilience in healthcare education. As the Principal Investigator on two multi-million-dollar federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration, she is at the forefront of efforts to diversify the nursing workforce, reduce burnout, and enhance wellness in nursing education.
Dr. Strout’s research focuses on creating supportive and inclusive environments that foster resilience among students and healthcare professionals. Her publications examine health promotion across the lifespan, from nursing students to older adults, emphasizing wellness, prevention, and resilience in healthcare.
Dr. Strout is passionate about improving the well-being of patients, students, and healthcare professionals. Her mission is to empower the next generation of nurses to thrive in challenging environments while promoting holistic health and equity in the healthcare system.
Dr. Strout lives in Bangor, Maine, with her high school sweetheart, James, their two sons, Cameron (13) and Maxwell (10), and their adorable golden doodle, Lottie. Outside work, she enjoys outdoor adventures and watching her sons play sports and music.
Tickets
$0.00 Member
$20.00 Non-Member
