Calling new and newer DONs across the state: We want to help you thrive as you navigate the challenges of being a long-term care Director of Nursing. Join us for The Confident DON: A Masterclass for New Long-Term Care Nurse Leaders running November 18 & 19, 2025 in Topeka with several Zoom check-ins afterwards to continue the learning, network, and support you as you grow.  

Registration for The Confident DON Masterclass is open now! 

Thanks to the generous partnership of Grace Team Services, we are able to offer this highly requested masterclass at a low cost. Registration will include all the learning (including 14.5 Nurse-Taught CEs), resources and connections to take home with you, and meals throughout the two in-person training days.  

Registration Fees: 

LeadingAge Kansas Members – $400 

EDGE Members – $350 

The focus of The Confident DON is to support and elevate new DON’s in the expertise needed for their position related to: 

  • Clinical Skills 
  • Administrative Needs 
  • Regulatory Compliance 
  • Leadership/Management 
  • Soft Skills 

This session is intended for new DONs, but any current DON or individual interested in becoming a DON is welcome to attend. 

Learn more about the included sessions here. 

Feel free to reach out to Stephanie Gfeller or Addy Mead with questions. 

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Addy Mead
Addy Mead is our Administrative Coordinator. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Wichita State University’s Math Education program, Addy is using her planning and organizational skills, creativity, and love of helping others to support our providers and members. As Administrative Coordinator, Addy’s primary duties include overseeing general member communications through social media, our Weekly Member Calls, the Aging Update, and database and website maintenance. She also collaborates with Stephanie and Nicole to plan, produce, and market professional development events, manage Continuing Education processing, as well as assisting with office administration activities. Outside of the office, Addy enjoys crafting, bartending, and spending time with her partner and their two cats. You can reach Addy directly at 785.670.8049.