Karen Ofafa, EdD, MPH, BSN, RN
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Karen Ofafa, EdD, MPH, BSN, RN

Karen Ofafa, EdD, MPH, BSN, RN serves as the Director of Transition to Practice for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA). In this role she is responsible for providing direction and oversight of the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Arizona Statewide Transition to Practice Program for newly licensed Registered Nurses. Karen has demonstrated success with improving nurse retention, implementing competency-based workforce solutions, and empowering the nursing workforce.

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Sandra N., RN: 2024 Catalyst Scholarship Winner

Sandra N., RN: 2024 Catalyst Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Sandra N., RN, for winning the $5,000 Student Loan Debt Scholarship during Nursing Careers Week!

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Alijean L., RN: 2024 Empowered Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Aljean L., RN, for winning the $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship during Nursing Careers Week!

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Key Lessons from Nursing Careers Week

Key Lessons from Nursing Careers Week

Nursing Careers Week was a powerful celebration of resilience, innovation, and empowerment in the nursing profession. Through stories and insights from leaders and frontline nurses, the event highlighted lessons that can inspire you to take control of your career. Here are six impactful takeaways to guide your journey.

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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.