Unshakable Care Week™
A Nurses Week Experience That Reaches Every Shift—Without Adding Work for Already Stretched Leaders
Unshakable Care Week™ is a turnkey Nurses Week and Hospital Week experience designed for 24/7 healthcare systems navigating burnout, staffing pressure, and retention risk.
Delivered May 6–16, 2026 | Live or Virtual | AM / PM / NOC
Led by Heather R. Younger, keynote speaker at the ANCC Magnet Conference®, presenting to 13,000+ nurses nationwide
8 total slots available for May 6–16
Why This Matters Right Now
Unshakable Care Week™ is an opportunity to provide recognition that doesn't just look good on the calendar-but changes how nurses feel for the other 52 weeks of the year.
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56% of Nurses Report Burnout
What Makes This Experience Different?
Most Nurses Week programs focus on a moment.
Unshakable Care Week™ creates momentum.
This is a fully done-for-you experience that helps leaders demonstrate care, listening, and respect, without adding coordination or workload for planners or leadership teams.
How It Works
| Typical Nurses Week | Unshakable Care Week™ |
|---|---|
| Often built around a single event for one shift | Designed as a weeklong experience across AM / PM / NOC |
| Uses general motivational messaging | Delivers healthcare-specific content grounded in real conditions |
| Requires significant internal coordination | Fully turnkey—we manage planning and logistics |
| Recognition is acknowledged but can feel symbolic | Recognition feels personal, reflective, and genuinely heard |
| Concludes at the end of the week | Includes practical tools to support follow-through beyond Friday |
What You Get:
Main Keynote Event (45 minutes)
A live or virtual keynote designed specifically for healthcare realities—burnout, alignment, and resilience without toxic positivity.
Outcome: Immediate morale lift and visible leadership care.
Shift-Friendly Boost Sessions (12–15 minutes)
Short, powerful sessions for AM / PM / NOC shifts, so no one is excluded.
Outcome: Every nurse feels included—not just day shift.
Leader Toolkit & Huddle Guide
Pre-built questions and next steps so nurse managers can continue the conversation without extra mental load.
Outcome: Momentum that lasts beyond the week.
Story-to-Stage Customization
Anonymous staff input is woven directly into the experience. Nurses hear their own reality reflected back—not generic talking points.
Outcome: “She was talking about us. Someone finally gets it.”
If this experience helps retain even one nurse:
- You avoid $50K–$88K in replacement costs for a single RN
- You protect unit culture, continuity, and team stability
- You reinforce that listening is not just a stated value, but a visible leadership behavior
- Nurses leave the experience more grounded, supported, empowered, and better equipped for what comes next
If it helps retain two or three nurses across a system, the financial impact compounds quickly—while preserving institutional knowledge and trust that can’t be replaced.
Choose the Right Experience for Your System
Virtual Essentials
One keynote, three Boost Sessions (AM / PM / NOC), Leader Toolkit
Best for single-site facilities or pilot programs
System Impact
Keynote + three Boost Sessions (AM / PM / NOC), deeper customization, Leader Toolkit, One-page huddle guide, plus a bonus custom video or leader debrief
Best for multi-site systems and retention-focused CNOs
Magnet Level Experience
In-person keynote, three Boost Sessions (AM / PM / NOC), Leader Toolkit, One-page huddle guide, leadership roundtable or workshop, and a Listening Snapshot report with themes and recommended actions
Best for systems making retention a strategic priority
Compare Experiences
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| Feature | Virtual Essentials | System Impact | Magnet-Level Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Smaller systems, pilot programs, virtual-first teams | Multi-site systems, retention-focused leaders | CNOs, senior leadership, Magnet-driven systems |
| Delivery Format | Virtual or pre-recorded | Virtual or pre-recorded | In-person keynote + live sessions |
| Main Keynote | ✓ Live virtual or pre-recorded | ✓ Live virtual or pre-recorded | ✓ In-person with live Q&A |
| Boost Sessions | 3 personalized sessions for AM / PM / NOC | 3 personalized sessions for AM / PM / NOC | 3 personalized sessions for AM / PM / NOC |
| Customization Approach | Basic customization: 3–5 anonymous staff quotes | Story-to-stage customization: 8–12 staff quotes woven into key themes | Deep listening + synthesis through live leadership engagement |
| Listening & Insight | — | Integrated into keynote and Boost Sessions | In-advance listening sessions + 2–3 page Listening Snapshot report with themes and recommended actions |
| Leader Toolkit | ✓ Leader Toolkit | ✓ Leader Toolkit + one-page huddle guide | ✓ Leader Toolkit + facilitated leadership discussion |
| Leadership Engagement | — | Optional leader debrief call or custom opening video | 45-minute CNO / leadership roundtable (live or virtual) |
| Optional Enhancements | — | — | Book signing, unit visits, fireside chats, panels |
| Scalability | Can expand to additional sites later | Designed for system-wide rollout | Ideal for large or academic medical centers |
| Investment Level | Entry-level | Mid-tier | Premium |
| Overall Goal | Test and experience the model | Drive system-wide inclusion and momentum | Pair recognition with strategic leadership insight |
Heather is a dynamic speaker who not only connects with her audience but spends intentional time to tailor her content to the audience. The keynote she presented was practical and resonated with all attendees. I cannot recommend Heather highly enough.
Jay Hibbard, Chief Growth and Communications Officer
Covenant Living Communities and Services
A-MAZ-ING! The conference was over the top great! Heather was spot on with her energy and message. I’m still high on endorphins!
VP of Education & Research
LeadingAge PA
Heather spoke to more than 200 leaders as part of Mosaic's annual leadership event on the topic of "The Art of Active Listening". She was inspiring, engaging and had a clear message to share. Participants were engaged in learning about The Cycle of Active Listening and when sharing their takeaways from the two day event people acknowledged the need to improve listening skills and apply these practical techniques. Heather is a relatable presenter and it is obvious that she has great strategies to share! It was pleasure to have Heather join us and I look forward to working with her again!
Linda Timmons, President & CEO
Mosaic
Heather was extremely engaging, personable, and knowledgeable in her subject manner. I highly recommend her.
Michael A. Grace, EdD, MBA, FACHE, President
West Virginia University Hospitals
Presbyterian Medical Services was excited to hold a conference for your organization’s leaders this week. It was our first in person meeting of this magnitude for almost four years. We felt we needed something special to pull together our 100+ leadership team. Heather was the perfect person to inspire and energize our team. Heather’s inspirational words will help our organization's leaders move forward in this new world of business we all now navigating. Over the past number of years, we have had many guest speakers address this group. We can say Heather was one of the best if not the best. Thank you, Heather!!
Steve Hansen, CEO
Presbyterian Medical Services
Today we had the honor of having Heather R Younger present The Art of Caring Leadership. During this session she shared with us detailed key concepts around Caring Leadership. Heather not only provided us with clear executable strategies for all levels of leadership, she engaged our team with meaningful conversations. She captures the audience with her presence, energy and knowledge. Heather is purposeful with her content and delivery bringing value to any forum. You will not be disappointed.
Carmen Fells, VP, Revenue Cycle Operations
Northwell Health
Heather has partnered with SCA Health on several pillar events as a trusted, professional partner and resource. Prior to our events, she went above and beyond and met with our leadership team creating a custom presentation and workshops that complimented her main stage keynotes.
Her message of Caring Leadership resonated and was overwhelmingly well received by our teammates. She was also flexible and pivoted to a new format with ease. Our CEO enjoyed Heather so much that he joined her on her podcast.
Kristy Floyd Crowell, Director, Conference and Event Strategy
SCA Health
Heather Younger’s keynote at the 2025 ANCC Magnet® and Pathway to Excellence® Conference in Atlanta stood out for its authenticity and relevance. She has a unique ability to truly understand her audience and the realities nurses face every day — from emotional labour to leading through complexity.
By grounding self-leadership in real nursing experiences, Heather delivered a message that was relatable, meaningful, and empowering. Her keynote resonated deeply because it reflected nurses’ lived experiences, creating space for reflection, connection, and renewed confidence.
Your Next Step
Schedule a 30-minute Exploration Call
We’ll confirm availability for May 6–16 and determine whether Unshakable Care Week™ is the right fit for your system.
Questions first?