Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders upcoming events

2026 SEPONL Fall Conference (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Friday, November 20, 2026

The Desmond Hotel | One Liberty Blvd | Malvern, PA 19355

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Agenda

7:30-8:00 AM: Breakfast & Registration

8:00-9:00 AM: Nursing Innovation: the PARO Robot and Penn Paws Improving the Hospital Experience
Dr. Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN

9:00-9:30 AM: Break

9:30-11:30 AM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders, Part Three
Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: SEPONL Business Meeting

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM: Leading in a Way that Proactively Mitigates Collective Bargaining Challenges
Cheryl DeVose

2:00-3:00 PM: Leadership Panel
Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, CCCTM, NE-BC

3:00-3:30 PM: Wrap Up | Adjournment

Hosted by the SEPONL Education Committee, this one-day conference will offer 4.5 hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).

Registration Fees

$199 SEPONL Members | $250 Non-Members | $75 Students/Retired

Group Discount Available!
5 or more attendees from the same campus qualify for a $15 discount per attendee! Please select the group registration and indicate the group you are registering with for verification.

The SEPONL Spring Educational Conference is approved for 4.5 Contact Hours by the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders. PONL is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Commercial Support: Companies that generously donate funds to support this educational activity do not have influence over the educational content or the identification of presenters.

Sponsorship for the 2026 SEPONL Fall Conference (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

SEPONL Conference Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available

The 2026 SEPONL Fall Conference will be held November 20, 2026, at The Desmond Hotel.

Sponsorship: $1750/Exhibitor (includes 2 representatives)

If you need an additional table, please select the option that includes that. Additional representatives may be registered on the Conference Registration page.

Cancellation or Withdrawal

Cancellation of space and refund is subject to the following conditions: Exhibitors shall give written notice of cancellation. If written notice is received on or before October 1, a refund of all monies minus a charge of $200 will be refunded. Cancellation for any reason after Ocotber 13, 2026, will not be eligible for any refund.

Attendee Agenda:

The Desmond Hotel
One Liberty Blvd
Malvern, PA 19355

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Agenda

7:30-8:00 AM: Breakfast & Registration

8:00-9:00 AM: Nursing Innovation: the PARO Robot and Penn Paws Improving the Hospital Experience
Dr. Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN

9:00-9:30 AM: Break

9:30-11:00 AM: The Power of Professional Presence in Nurse Leaders, Part Three
Dr. Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FACHE, NEA-BC, OCN

11:30 AM-12:00 PM: SEPONL Business Meeting

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00-2:00 PM: Leading in a Way that Proactively Mitigates Collective Bargaining Challenges
Cheryl DeVose

2:00-2:30 PM: Leadership Panel
Moderator: John Renzi, DNP, MBA, CCCTM, NE-BC

2:30-2:45 PM: Wrap Up | Adjournment

If you require an invoice to pay by check - please register and then click "Initiate Invoice" at the end of the registration.

Please contact the PONL Office if you need assistance with this process at admin@ponl.net