Finance doesn’t have to be complicated.
empowers nurse leaders to confidently navigate financial responsibilities across both operational and governance roles. This session demystifies key financial principles and highlights the distinct decision-making processes in daily management versus board-level strategy. Attendees will gain practical tools to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and fiscal accountability—while also learning to interpret financial reports with greater clarity. Whether you're managing budgets or contributing to boardroom discussions, this webinar will enhance your financial fluency and equip you to drive performance and outcomes with greater impact.
- Differentiate the financial responsibilities and decision-making processes of nurse leaders in operational roles versus governing board positions.
- Apply foundational financial principles to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and fiscal accountability in both operational leadership and board governance contexts.
- Enhance confidence in interpreting financial reports and contributing to high-level financial discussions that impact organizational performance and patient outcomes.
Presenters
Lyn Stankiewicz Losty, PhD, MBA,RN; Contributing Faculty, Walden University; Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Losty has been a contributing faculty member of Walden University since 2018. She has over 15 years in executive leadership positions as an Account Executive at Hillenbrand Industries and 18 years in higher education at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She is an author of over 30 publications addressing the importance of leadership in health care. Her research interests include the professional development of women in leadership roles. Losty holds a PhD from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Public Policy; an MS from the University of Maryland School of Nursing; an MBA from the University of Baltimore, and a BSN from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA.
Bob Dent, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, ACC, FACHE, FAAN, FAONL; Founder & Chief Executive Coach; DBD Coaching & Consulting; Decatur, Georgia
Dr. Bob Dent is a nationally recognized nurse executive, executive coach, speaker, author, and founder of DBD Coaching & Consulting. With over 35 years of leadership experience—from nursing assistant to CNO and COO—he empowers healthcare leaders to rehumanize care, elevate leadership, and build cultures of ownership. A past president of AONL, Dr. Dent is known for his work in nursing leadership, workplace culture, and mental health advocacy. He has authored five books and numerous articles, and has held academic appointments at Emory, Texas Tech, and UT Permian Basin. His leadership has earned numerous national awards and distinctions.
Nursing CE
This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.
Registration
- ALSN, NOBC Members: $25
- Non-Members: $35
- Not a Member? Click here to join, then sign up for the webinar at the member rate.
Cancellation
No refund due to cancellation. All registrants will have access to a video archive if you are unable to attend in person.
