OMNL Nursing Leadership of Maine

01/30/2026

✨ Keynote Speakers Announced! Registration Open!✨

The wait is over—we are thrilled to announce the keynote speakers for the 23rd Annual OMNL Nursing Summit on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Augusta, Maine.

🎤 Dr. Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, FAANP
Advancing the Role of Nurses: Battling Misinformation, Disinformation, and Educating the Public

🎤 Dr. Shannon Gauvin, DHA, RN, AHN-BC
Let’s Talk: Empowering Conversations to Mitigate Incivility

These powerful sessions will challenge, inspire, and equip nurse leaders at every level to strengthen trust, elevate professional voice, and foster healthy, high-performing teams.

Register Online: https://omnl.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=29

📍 Augusta Elks Lodge
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📅 March 18, 2026

We can’t wait to learn and lead together.

01/30/2026

Something exciting is coming! ✨

The OMNL planning committee is putting the finishing touches on our 2026 Summit keynote speakers.

📣 Announcement coming today!

01/29/2026

It’s membership renewal season!

OMNL members play a vital role in advancing nursing leadership, strengthening our professional community, and advocating for healthcare excellence across Maine.

Renew your OMNL membership today and continue to be part of a strong, connected voice for nurse leaders.

🔗 https://omnl.starchapter.com/memberdues3.php

01/28/2026

📣 Call for Student Poster & Podium Presentations 📣

The Organization of Maine Nurse Leaders (OMNL) invites nursing students and early-career nurses to submit a poster or podium presentation for the 23rd Annual OMNL Nursing Summit, happening Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in person at the Augusta Elks Lodge.

✨ This year’s Summit focuses on innovation, well-being, and leadership at every level of nursing practice. We are especially excited to highlight the work of emerging nurse leaders—leadership takes many forms, from quality improvement and evidence-based practice to advocacy, community engagement, research, and creative problem-solving.

Poster presentations are a fantastic opportunity for students to:
✔ Share their work
✔ Build professional presentation skills
✔ Connect with nurse leaders from across Maine

Projects may be early-stage, pilot, or fully implemented.

🗓 Submission Deadline: February 5, 2026
✔ All submissions will be reviewed by the planning committee
✔ Selected presenters will be notified
✔ Discounted registration fee required for presenters

We encourage faculty and leaders to share this opportunity with students doing meaningful work. Let’s elevate the voices of Maine’s future nurse leaders! 💙
Email submissions to bdewitt@northernlight.org

01/26/2026

01/02/2026

📣 Check Your Inbox!
OMNL membership renewal emails are on their way 📬

Questions or issues? Reach out to Brandie DeWitt at bdewitt@northernlight.org

To ensure you don’t miss important updates, please update your contact info and consider using a personal email (firewalls can block work emails!).

12/23/2025

This season, we’re thankful for the leadership and heart you bring to nursing across Maine. Warm holiday wishes from OMNL. 🎁

12/10/2025

📣 Call for Presentations!
The 2026 OMNL Nursing Summit is coming March 18, 2026, at the Augusta Elks Lodge — and we want YOU to share your work!

This is a powerful opportunity to highlight innovative solutions, showcase promising pilots, or present fully implemented strategies that address today’s most pressing nursing and healthcare challenges.

🎤 Presentation Options:
• 20-minute podium presentation + Q&A
• Podium presentation with poster-backup option
• Poster-only presentation

If you’re submitting for a podium presentation, please include a brief abstract (≤500 words), your CV, and presentation objectives.

📩 Submit your interest and information by January 30, 2026 to Brandie DeWitt: bdewitt@northernlight.org

Let’s elevate nursing leadership together.

12/07/2025

🚀 MARK YOUR CALENDARS — IT’S OFFICIAL!
The 2026 OMNL Annual Nursing Summit is happening and you won’t want to miss it!

🗓 March 18, 2026
📍 Elks Lodge | Augusta

Get ready for a powerful day packed with inspiration, connection, innovation, and growth. Maine’s nurses are coming together — and so should you!

🌟 More details coming soon. Stay tuned and spread the word!

12/04/2025

🌟 Join Us for Our December Meeting & Education Session! 🌟

📅 December 19, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Zoom

Our business meeting will run from 9:00–10:00 AM, but if we move through the agenda quickly, the education session may begin a little earlier than 10:00 AM. Thank you in advance for your flexibility!

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Education Session

Maine Sentinel Event Program: It Takes a Team to Improve Patient Safety

🔹 Overview of the Maine Sentinel Event Program: reporting, RCA requirements, and the importance of strong action plans
🔹 Review of data and trends from recent years + anticipated changes
🔹 Resources to strengthen patient safety and organizational culture

Presenter:
Madeline Orange, MSN, RN
Sentinel Event Program Manager
Maine DHHS – Division of Licensing & Certification

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🎟 Tickets:
$20 Non-Member

https://omnl.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=26

11/19/2025

✨Welcome, Dr. Colleen Malek Linehan! Dr. Linehan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and knee conditions, geriatric orthopedics, and minimally invasive techniques. ✨
🩺Dr. Linehan is accepting new patients at the PVH Specialty Clinic!
Book your appointment today! PVH Medical Arts Building, Suite 4, phone (207) 794-7203, fax referrals to (207) 794-7187.

11/17/2025

✨ Leadership Transition at OMNL ✨

OMNL extends its deepest appreciation to Melissa Pelkey, RN, MBA, CNML, for her outstanding dedication and service as President. Her leadership, vision, and commitment to advancing nursing excellence in Maine have strengthened our organization and supported nurses across the state.
Thank you, Melissa, for your passion, professionalism, and the countless hours you devoted to moving OMNL forward. Your impact will continue to guide our work for years to come.

We are pleased to welcome our new President, Michael Nozdrovicky, DNP, NP, RN, NEA-BC, who will continue to champion OMNL’s mission of developing and supporting nurse leaders throughout Maine. We look forward to the fresh perspectives, strategic direction, and continued advocacy they will bring to the role.

Together, we remain committed to elevating nursing leadership and advancing the health of our communities.