Opening General Session & Keynote by Kathleen Bartholomew - Cultivating Clarity and Confidence in the Child Life Specialist Role

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Child Life Specialists often encounter significant challenges when their colleagues fail to fully grasp the depth and expertise inherent in their professional roles. Intimidation stemming from the rigid hierarchy within the medical field, or judgment by female colleagues, can significantly impact a CCLS's self-esteem and overall well-being. This session offers valuable insights into power within the healthcare culture and provides practical strategies to help address both subtle and overt behaviors. By equipping yourself with these tools, you can confidently assert and elevate your role and expertise within the team.

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SUGGESTED DOMAIN: Professional Responsibility

Kathleen Bartholomew, RN, MN

Kathleen Bartholomew has been an international keynote speaker and culture expert for over 20 years educating hospital boards, physicians and nurses on leadership, teamwork, and patient safety. She uses the power of story and her strong background in Sociology to help leaders create a culture of trust. Her TEDx talk challenges our covert belief that some people are more important than others.

Kathleen has published numerous articles and authored “Speak Your Truth: Proven Strategies for Effective Nurse-Physician Communication”, “Ending Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility”, and coauthored “Charting the Course”; and “The Dauntless Nurse: Communication Confidence Builder”. With a call to integrity, and a passion for healing, Kathleen is a visionary thought leader, Op Ed writer and frequent blogger for My American Nurse.