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GoldTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSSilverBronzeTuesday, February 11, 20257:30 AM - 4:00PM Aims Community College, Greeley, COW E L L B E I N GN U R S E2 02 5C O N F E R E N C EP R E S E N T E D B YBoothCentennial Area Health Education Center City of JohnstownLarimer County Economic & Workforce DevelopmentGrand Canyon UniversityEmployment Services of Weld CountyColorado Center for Nursing ExcellenceAmerican Psychiatric Nurses AssociationPeas & HoppinessTown of Windsor Economic DevelopmentPepsiBrightStar Care of Northern ColoradoFully Aware Wellness Coaching

1SPEAKER BIOSKeynote Speaker “SelfCare for Healthcare” - LeAnn ThiemanAuthor, Speaker, Nurse“The Collective Heart: Navigating Grief Together” - Rev. ChristopherWatkins Lamb, MDiv“Radical Thriving: Creativity in Claiming Self Ownership” - Emily Glenn“Creating a Culture of Civility and Community” - Cynthia Clerk, PhD,RN, ANEF“Difficult Conversations” - Julia Gentry Reinink, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BCEmcee - Kara PappasINFORMATIONWelcomeSchedulePreparing for the ConferenceContact HoursWellness Resources2231011, 124556710We're glad you're here.We are thankful for all that you do. We hope today inspires you and supports youwith helpful resources.TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message Welcome to the 2025 Nurse Well Being Conference!On behalf of the planning committee, we are honored to welcome you to a day dedicated to you—your well-being, resilience, and professional fulfillment. As nurses and healthcare professionals, yougive so much of yourselves in service to others, and today, we invite you to pause, recharge, andconnect with a community that understands the challenges and triumphs of this vital profession.This conference is designed with you in mind—offering insightful sessions, practical tools, and momentsof inspiration to support your personal and professional well-being. Whether you’re here to learn,reflect, or simply take a deep breath in a supportive space, we hope you leave feeling empowered anduplifted.Thank you for all that you do, and for being here today. Together, we are shaping a future where nursewell being is not just supported but celebrated.With gratitude,The 2025 Nurse Well-Being Conference Planning CommitteeCheck-in, Breakfast, Visit Booths for Wellness ActivitiesWelcome from Emcee Kara Pappas, DMgtKeynote Speaker “SelfCare for Healthcare” - LeAnn ThiemanAuthor, Speaker, NurseBreak for visiting sponsors and wellness activities“The Collective Heart: Navigating Grief Together” - Rev. Christopher Watkins Lamb,MDiv“Radical Thriving: Creativity in Claiming Self Ownership” - Emily GlennLunch and visit booths for wellness activities“Creating a Culture of Civility and Community” - Cynthia Clerk, PhD, RN, ANEFBreak for visiting sponsors and wellness activities“Difficult Conversations” - Julia Gentry Reinink, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BCPatient ThanksClosing from Carol Salter, Nursing Shortage Manager7:30am - 8:15am8:15am8:30 – 10:00am10:00am - 10:30am10:30am - 11:00am11:00am - 12:00pm12:00-12:45pm12:45pm - 2:00pm2:00pm - 2:30pm2:30-3:30pm3:30-3:45pm3:45pm2WELCOMESCHEDULE

3AttireThis day is about you and we want you to becomfortable. Conference casual attire is therequested attire. Scrubs are always welcome. Connect with ResourcesIn this program, you will see wellness resources nearthe back. Onsite, each vendor booth will have awellness activity for you to try. This is a greatopportunity to see what things work for you!Meals includedA warm breakfast and full lunch will be provided.Please make sure to notify nikki@psc.biz of any dietaryrestrictions or allergies before the event if you did notinclude in your registration notes. Self-Care and Lactating Mother's roomIf you need to step away for some private space or area lactating mother in need of privacy there will be aroom on the first floor provided that you can haveaccess to at any time during the event. Event LocationThe event will take place at Aims Community CollegeGreeley Campus, Welcome Center - Floor 3, 4901 W.20th St., Greeley, CO 80634Enter the preferred entrance on the north side of thebuildingTurn left and find an elevator or escalator to take youto higher floorsElevator to floor 3The escalator will be two escalators to get tofloor 3 (turn right and walk along the escalatoron floor 2 to find the escalator to floor 3)Please arrive at 7:30am for breakfast, check-in andparticipating in the wellness activities.PREPARING FOR THECONFERENCEWelcome Center - Conference ison Floor 3Preferred EntranceParking LotsPlease avoid parking in lots marked for faculty parking

LeAnn Thieman is a nationally acclaimed professional speaker, author, and nurse who was “accidentally” caught upin the Vietnam Orphan Airlift in 1975. Her book, This Must Be My Brother, details her daring adventure of helping torescue 300 babies as Saigon was falling to the communists. An ordinary person, she struggled throughextraordinary circumstances and found the courage to succeed.After her Operation Babylift story was featured in Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul, LeAnn became one ofChicken Soup’s most prolific writers. Her devotion to more than 30 years of nursing made her the ideal co-author ofthe New York Times best-seller, Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul, as well as Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul,Second Dose and Inspiration for Nurses. She has co-authored 11 additional Chicken Soup titles for Christian women,caregivers, fathers and daughters, grandmothers, mothers and sons, Christians, adopted children, Catholics,miracles, and answered prayers. Her latest book, SelfCare for HealthCare, Your Guide to Physical, Mental, andSpiritual Health is a dynamic component of her transformational SelfCare for HealthCare program.LeAnn’s “Operation Babylift” adventure came full circle when, on the 25th anniversary of the airlift, PresidentGerald Ford asked to meet her. At the invitation of First Lady Rosalynn Carter, LeAnn presented at the Carter’sInstitute’s annual conference, and Mrs. Carter wrote the forward to LeAnn’s Chicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul.LeAnn has been featured in Newsweek Magazine’s Voices of the Century issue, on Forbes.com, FOX-TV, BBC, NPR,PBS, and countless radio and TV programs. She is also a regular contributor to Medline’s The Voices of Healthcare.She is one of ten percent of speakers worldwide to have earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation. .In August 2008, she was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, joining the company of Ronald Reagan, ColinPowell, and Art Linkletter! LeAnn is the only woman in Colorado to be honored with the “Legend of the SpeakingProfession” award. While Operation Babylift dramatically changed her life, LeAnn credits her rural roots for havingshaped it. One of eight children, she was raised on an Iowa farm. This simple, honorable, faith-filled lifestyleestablished the principles and priorities that guide her life today.When she’s not writing stories beside a peaceful mountain stream, LeAnn enjoys hiking, gardening, playing with hergrandkids, cuddling with her hubby of 46 years, horseback riding, and dancing to that old-time rock ‘n’ roll!FUN FACT: Ever smuggled $10,000 cash into a foreign country? LeAnn has… 4LeAnn ThiemanFounder and President of SelfCare for HealthCareKEYNOTE SPEAKER

5 SESSIONSHow do we respond to patient death? How do we carry and express grief in the workplace? We will discusshow to shift our perspectives on grief and loss and you will be given some practical strategies on creating anew culture on your unit to honor life and the grief that comes with endings.“The Collective Heart: Navigating Grief Together” Rev. Christopher Watkins Lamb, MDiv (they/he)Rev. Christopher Watkins Lamb, MDiv (they/them or he/him) is a ritualist,songster, and spiritual care practitioner based in Fort Collins, CO. Theycurrently serve as Chaplain Supervisor at Poudre Valley Hospital, providingmulti-faith and belief interdisciplinary spiritual care to staff, patients andfamilies. Their ministry is focused on the nature-based spirituality, ritual insupport of grief and trauma healing, and somatic therapeutic modalities.Christopher grew up in the foothills of east Tennessee and retains a great loveof mountains and waterfalls. They earned a Master of Divinity from the IliffSchool of Theology and are married with two delightful daughters. Writing andperforming music as 'Crispy Watkins' is Christopher's favorite creative outlet.Christopher has served at PVH since 2016. Emily Glenn RN BSN NC-BCEmily Glenn is a Registered Nurse for about 20 years with backgroundas an inpatient nurse and House Supervisor Leader in NorthernColorado hospitals. She was part of the Incident Command CovidResponse Team for UChealth for Northern Colorado through the heartof covid. She is now an Advanced Integrative Health Practitioner andBoard-Certified Nurse Coach and the owner of Fully Aware WellnessCoaching. She also serves on the leadership team for the nationallyrecognized Nurse Coach Collective School. Emily believes in changinghealthcare from within and her heart in Nursing incorporates adventurecoaching, inner healing, and self ownership for healthcareprofessionals and beyond.“Radical Thriving: Creativity in Claiming Self Ownership”An opportunity to slow down and actually connect with yourself in your true power. Claiming action to liveboldly and taking back the ownership of your life. Survival mode is no longer serving you-- it is time to RadiallyThrive in your life-- for YOU. Let's choose healing of our internal environments and change the presence wehold as healthcare workers

6 SESSIONSThe detrimental impact of workplace incivility is well documented, and if allowed to take root, theconsequences can be serious. So, imagine an enjoyable workplace—an environment where you and yourcolleagues can truly thrive in your career and profession. This engaging and thought-provoking sessionprovides a deepened and empirical understanding of workplace incivility, and its impact on individuals,teams, organizations, and patient care—and emphasizes ways to build and sustain healthy workenvironments. Join a renowned nurse researcher, award-winning professor, and accomplished author for astimulating session to explore best practices to foster healthy, vibrant work environments.“Creating a Culture of Civility and Community: Best Practicesto Foster Healthy Work Environments “Cynthia Clark PhD, RN, ANEF, FAANDr. Cynthia Clark is the Founder of Civility Matters, Professor Emeritus atBoise State University and an award-winning professor, scholar, andauthor. She serves as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, theNLN Academy of Nursing Education, and co-chaired the American NursesAssociation Professional Panel on Incivility, Bullying, and WorkplaceViolence. Dr. Clark is best known for her groundbreaking work onfostering civility and healthy work and learning environments around theglobe. She is the recipient of numerous teaching, service, and researchawards—and widely acclaimed for her engaging presentations. Herempirical assessments have been translated into 16 world languages andused by scholars in 32 countries on 5 continents. She is a communitybuilder and an unwavering advocate for a kinder, gentler, and more civilworld.

7 SESSIONSJulia Gentry Reinink, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BCAt the age of 20, Julia Reinink moved to Colorado and joined BannerNorth Colorado Medical Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant(C.N.A.) while finishing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree atthe University of Northern Colorado. Later, she pursued her Bachelorof Science in Nursing also from the University of Northern Colorado.She progressed in her career at Banner from being C.N.A. toRegistered Nurse within inpatient Oncology then later becoming anursing leader. Julia earned her Master of Nursing Leadership, aswell as her Master of Business Administration, both from the GrandCanyon University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in OrganizationalDevelopment and Leadership from the University of Arizona GlobalCampus focusing her studies on Generation Z and engagement inthe workplace.Julia holds a Nurse Executive Administrative board certificationthrough ANCC. Julia received recognition as a Nightingale Luminaryfor Nursing Leadership in 2020. Julia has served as Chief NursingOfficer of the three Banner Health Northern Colorado hospitals overthe past 4 years. This job brings her great joy in creating programs tosupport development of staff and supporting the nursing workenvironment.In her free time, Julia loves to be outdoors hiking, skiing, orpaddleboarding. She enjoys traveling, especially to visit hergranddaughter in Illinois or her son who is stationed in South Carolinawith the Navy. “Difficult Conversations”Have you found yourself in a high-stakes or high-emotion conversation? Crucial conversations take placeevery day across different aspects of our lives, whether at work, school, or home. These conversations shapeour relationships moving forward. This session will provide you with evidence-based steps to support effectivecommunication during difficult conversations to help you navigate these complex situations.

Kara Dietz-Pappas is the executive director for McKee Wellness Foundation and hasserved the organization since October 2021. Throughout her nearly 20 years in thenonprofit sector, Kara has worked for causes including animal welfare,military/veteran support, and health and human services, ranging from local tonational in scope. Prior to joining the Foundation, Kara served as Larimer HumaneSociety’s director of development and community relations, and as the organization’sinterim CEO.Kara holds a Masters of Nonprofit Management and a Doctor of Managementspecializing in nonprofit leadership. She teaches graduate studies on nonprofit topicsat CSU and has been recognized among Northern Colorado’s 40 Under Forty andNotable Women in Nonprofits. Kara is a proud Loveland native and enjoys time with herhusband and their three rescue pups. Kara Dietz-Pappas, DMgtExecutive Director, McKee Wellness Foundation 10EVENT EMCEECONTACT HOURS REQUIREMENTSTotal Contact Hours Available for attending this conference: 6Requirements for successful completion of the educational activity:Completion/submission of the evaluation formPlease take a screen shot or save the certificate shown at the end of yourevaluation. This is your proof of the Contact HoursAttendance at 100% of the activityNone of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligiblecompanies. There is no commercial support from ineligible organizations/companies being received for thisactivity.UCHealth is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado NursesAssociation, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission onAccreditation.

11Talking about sudden stressors, or processing anxiety, depression, or trauma can be helpful.Local therapists and counselors are great resources. Apps such as Talkspace, andBetterhelp, are also options. Also called Hippotherapy, where professionals work together with clients through horseactivities for positive change with psycho-social difficulties and mental health needs. Hearts& Horses and Temple Grandin’s Equine Center at CSU are local resources. Practicing mindfulness or meditation can help improve stress, sleep, focus, relationships, andmore. Insight Timer, Calm, Headspace, Healthy Minds Program, and Smiling Minds are a fewexamples. Walking a Labyrinth is also a form of active meditation.Combining different instruments such as crystal singing bowls, gongs, and drums to triggerrelaxation and balance, countering symptoms of stress. Yoga studios often offer soundhealing classes.Physical activities that can be performed slowly while helping to quiet the mind.The practice of immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way, using your senses to benefityour physical, mental, emotional and social health.If your employer offers EAPs, these benefits can help gain access to counseling services,psychological help, and other resources. A type of psychiatric practice, usually combined with talk therapy, that involves psychedelicsubstances (psilocybin, DMT, peyote, ayahuasca, ibogaine, MDMA, and others) as part of apsychotherapeutic process.Turning compassion inward and treating yourself the way you would treat someone elseAn outlet, like an emotional purge or detox. A way of getting feelings out and down onpaper to help see things from a new perspective.Having access to a variety of self-care tools can help improve overallwell-being. Circle options you’d like to try, prioritize your list, schedulean appointment or hold time in your calendar!WELLNESS RESOURCESTalk Therapy Equine Assisted TherapyMeditationSound Healing / BinauralBeatsYoga, Hiking, WalkingForest Bathing/NatureWalkingEmployee AssistanceProgram (EAP)Psychedelic AssistedTherapiesSelf-CompassionFlow Writing

12WELLNESSRESOURCESMOREUnique, helpful, and powerful words or statements to positively affect the mind, and increaseawareness, intention, and connection to self. Affirmations are positive statements, the processof affirming something to ourselves. Mantras are words, sacred sounds, prayers, or phrasesused in meditation.An energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, and reduces stress and anxiety throughgentle touch.A place to record what you're grateful for, helping to reframe situations and cultivate theattitude of gratitude and shifting our attention to positive and healing experiences, andstopping our tendency to ruminate and fixate on what's wrong. Maintaining a strong network of supportive family and friends helps enhance mental well-being. Make an effort to catch up over a cup of coffee or even a simple phone call.Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience of creating a comforting social andemotional environment for yourself.Practicing a hobby can be a beneficial part of any self-care routine. Activities like gardening,crafting or martial arts can bring movement, focus, and joy.Services such as massage, hair, nails, saltwater floating, IV Therapy, and sauna boosthappiness and physical health. When you're feeling your best, you can nurture, inspire, andcare for others completely and positively.Housekeeping improves wellness and quality of life through cleaning, organizing, decluttering,meal prep, and home management. Our mental health, emotional well-being, and home areall interconnected.Self-care is about nourishment and nutrition is the foundation of good health. Cooking is aform of self-care. Try a new healthy recipe or use meal prep to ensure you are eating well-balanced meals throughout the dayListen to everything from stories that will make you laugh or cry to healthcare leaders sharinghow they have overcome challenges and real-world solutions for burnout. Elevating Joy andMeaning in Medicine, Setting Boundaries, Creating A Culture That Supports Well-Being, andHow a Chief Wellness Officer Manages His Own Burnout, are a few examples.Affirmations andMantrasReikiGratitude JournalConnection withfriends, familyHygge your space/lifeHobbiesPampering Help at homeNutritionPodcasts