Bill Lecher, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC
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Bill Lecher, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC

Bill is a doctorally prepared, board certified nurse leader and brings more that 30 years of nursing practice and leadership to Nursing Careers Week. He utilizes his experience in academic medical centers and community hospitals; pediatric and adult care; and acute care, behavioral health, and ambulatory care settings to support and mentor aspiring nursing students and emerging nurse leaders on their career path and journey. In his current role as director on nursing at Health Carousel, Bill provides clinical support and leadership internally to our team and our health care professionals and hospitals that we serve.

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Beyond the Bedside: Designing Career Mobility for Every Nurse

Friday, November 14, 2025
8:30 am
Friday, November 14, 2025
8:30 am
Bill Lecher, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC
Director of Nursing @ Health Carousel
Brenda Byk, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, NPD-BC
Regional Director Staffing Operations @ Cleveland Clinic Florida
Karen Ofafa, EdD, MPH, BSN, RN
Director, Transition to Practice @ Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association

This panel explores how health systems are building career pathways that give nurses more choice, growth, and purpose—whether they want to stay at the bedside, lead quality initiatives, pursue advanced degrees, or shift into informatics or ambulatory roles. The session will cover: • Career ladder and lattice models in action • The role of mentorship and leadership development programs • How nursing leaders can support mobility without losing talent to other employers • Mentors and internal sponsors, the differences and how to utilize.