American association of colleges of nursing | Business Officers of Nursing Schools (BONUS) Annual Meeting | April 23-24, 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT

Program Agenda

April 23

12:00-2:00 p.m.	Registration Open

12:00-12:45 p.m.	New Member Attendee Meet & Greet Hosted by the BONUS Steering Commitee

1:00-1:30 p.m.	Welcome, Announcements, and Nominations Welcome Activity

1:30-3:00 p.m.	Opening Plenary Redefining Possibilities: Thriving in Times of Change In this highly engaging plenary, you'll uncover practical methods to turn challenges into opportunities during times of change. By delving into the '3 Ps'—Possibilities, Perseverance, and Perspective—you'll gain insights to build resilience, spark innovation, and cultivate a positive team environment. Join us to unlock your potential and lead your organization to new heights! Speaker: Merlyna Valentine, Dynamic International Speaker, Author, and Leadership Consultant

3:15-5:00 p.m.	Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Site Visit

6:00 p.m.	Small Group Dinners AACN BONUS Steering Committee members will escort small groups to a selection of restaurants. Sign-up sheets with information on restaurant choices will be available at the meeting – guests welcome.

7:00 a.m.	BONUS 5K Run/Fun Walk

8:00-9:00 a.m.	Breakfast Guests Welcome

9:00-10:00 a.m.	Plenary Wellbeing as a Business Strategy: Advancing Personal and Organizational Health in Nursing Education Speaker: Amelia Phillips, DrPH, MPH, CPH, Director of Wellbeing, College of Nursing, University of South Florida

10:00-10:30 a.m.	BONUS Business Meeting

10:45-11:45 a.m.	Open Discussion Forum All participants are invited to join this open discussion forum where they can ask questions and share solutions on topics currently challenging the Nursing School Business Officers.

12:00-1:30 p.m.	Networking Luncheon

1:30-2:30 p.m.	Breakout Session 1 So You Have (or will have) a New Dean Preceptors: Paying and Other Incentives

2:45-3:45 p.m.	Breakout Session 2 AI for Business Officers Workload Policies for Faculty: Definitions for Scholarship, Research, Service, & Teaching Student Placement Challenges and Opportunities

4:00-5:00 p.m.	Breakout Session 3 Organizational Structures and Staffing Patterns Partnerships with Healthcare Organizations Beyond Clinical Placements Vulnerability in Leadership -Building Trust on Your Team

5:15 p.m.	Group Photo

6:00 p.m.	Group Dinner

7:00 a.m.	Wellness Walk

8:00-9:00 a.m.	Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.	AI Lab An opportunity to work and learn together on how AI can make your work day easier. Bring your laptop for a hands-on workshop.

10:15-11:45 a.m.	Closing Plenary Speckles of Light: A Lighthearted Take on Navigating Change Join Dr. Tami West for an uplifting and light-hearted journey through the challenges of academic nursing administration. With her signature blend of humor, storytelling, and practical wisdom, Tami will guide you to find moments of joy, turning challenges into strategies and obstacles into opportunities. This session will leave you laughing, reflecting, and armed with tangible takeaways to navigate life’s challenges with positivity and grace. Expect to be inspired, recharged, and ready to seek speckles of light with newfound positivity! Speaker: Tami West, Stress Expert and Funny Motivational Speaker

11:45 a.m.	Closing Comments and Preview of 2026 BONUS Meeting