You’re Leading Everyone Else.
Who’s Supporting You?
The D.O.N. Success Empowerment Retreat™ is a place where you’ll explore the DON Success Method™, strengthen your leadership confidence, learn practical strategies you can take back to your team, and connect with other DONs who truly understand your journey.
Real Challenges. Real Conversations. Real Support.
Do any of these stories sound familiar?
You are not alone, and you don’t have to navigate leadership without support.
Imagine What Could Change in Two Days
What You’ll Learn and Take Home
- 01Discover Your PurposeLeadership identity, values, confidence, and purpose
- 02Own Your LeadershipEmotional intelligence, communication, personal influence, and accountability
- 03Navigate Your TeamTeam development, culture, conflict management, and engagement
- 04Systems That SustainResilience, boundaries, operational systems, efficiency, and responsible technology use
- 05Next‑Level GrowthExecutive leadership, strategic thinking, professional development, and legacy
- 06Keeping AI HumanEthical use of artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and personality-informed communication, including BANK methodology principles
- 07Nursing Continuing Education UnitsAll participants will receive 10 nursing Continuing Education Units, sponsored by MCB Nurse Consultant
Why Learn With Michelle?
I’ve Been Where You Are. And I Know There’s a Better Way to Lead.
Hi, I’m Michelle Carter, MSN, RN, a seasoned Director of Nursing with more than 20 years of nursing leadership experience, leading nursing departments in long-term care.
Throughout my leadership journey, I’ve experienced both the struggles and the successes of being a DON.
I’ve gone from constantly putting out fires to building strong, empowered teams that support one another.
I’ve experienced disappointing survey results and celebrated successful surveys with zero citations.
And yes, there were days when I wanted to walk away from it all.
The staffing challenges, family complaints, corporate expectations, endless responsibilities, and feelings of isolation sometimes made leadership feel overwhelming.
But I didn’t quit. I learned how to lead differently.
And I didn’t figure it all out on my own.
Through mentorship, intentional leadership development, and implementing practical frameworks and systems, I began to shift from simply surviving each day to leading with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
That’s the transformation I want for you.
It’s why I created the D.O.N. Success Empowerment Retreat™.
I want you to experience what happens when you have the right guidance, practical strategies, meaningful connections, and a supportive community of leaders who understand your journey.
Because you deserve more than just surviving another day as a Director of Nursing.
You deserve to lead with confidence, build a stronger team, and thrive without losing yourself in the process.
REST. RENEW. LEAD. 💜
Michelle Carter
Mark Your Calendar
Choose Your Retreat Experience
Learn and Connect
- 2 day all access pass
- Lunch for both days
- General Admission retreat badge
- Networking access at meet and greet
- Networking with Nurses in Long term Care
Signature Experience
- VIP Badge
- Everything in general admission plus
- Reserved Seating for all session
- DON Success 2027 Planner
- DON Success Retreat Playbook
- VIP Dinner with guest speaker
- 20 seats only
- Priority Discount for 2028 Retreat.
Executive-Level Implementation
- Platinum badge
- Everything in VIP plus
- 5 additional nursing Continuing Education Units
- Private Muffins and mimosa breakfast
- Saturday night Fireside bonfire or pool party (depending on weather conditions)
Compare the Tickets
| General Admission | VIP | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Learn and Connect | Signature Experience | Executive-Level Implementation |
| Early Bird price | $197 | $297 | $499 |
| 2-day all-access pass and lunch both days | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking at the meet and greet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retreat badge | General Admission | VIP | Platinum |
| Reserved seating for all sessions | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| DON Success 2027 Planner and Retreat Playbook | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIP dinner with guest speaker | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority discount for the 2028 Retreat | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private muffins and mimosa breakfast | — | — | ✓ |
| Saturday night fireside bonfire or pool party | — | — | ✓ |
| Nursing Continuing Education Units | 10 | 10 | 15 |
Nursing Continuing Education Units
All participants will receive 10 nursing Continuing Education Units, sponsored by MCB Nurse Consultant. Platinum participants receive 5 additional nursing Continuing Education Units.
Employer Sponsorship
Ask Your Employer to Invest in Your Leadership
Many facilities support leadership development for their nursing leaders. Reach out to our team to request an employer sponsorship letter you can share with your administrator.
Request Employer SponsorshipFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you register for The DON Success Empowerment Retreat.
Where is the event located?
The DON Success Empowerment Retreat takes place at the Waterfront Hampton Inn & Suites in Pittsburgh, PA.
How can I step away from my building for two days?
That feeling is exactly why this retreat exists. A leader who never steps away eventually runs on empty, and the team feels it. You’ll go home with tools to delegate, prioritize, and protect your time.
Is the retreat worth the investment?
You’ll earn 10 nursing Continuing Education Units, spend two days in focused leadership training, and build a network of DONs you can call afterward. Early Bird pricing starts at $197, and payment plans are available for every level except Early Bird General Admission.
Can my employer pay for my ticket?
Many facilities set aside funds for leadership development. Reach out to our team to request an employer sponsorship letter you can share with your administrator.
What if I’m attending alone?
Most DONs come on their own. The retreat is built for connection, so you’ll leave with peers who understand your role.
Can only Directors of Nursing attend?
This event is a place where Directors of Nursing, ADONs, and nurses aspiring to become a Director can recharge, relax, and regroup. It’s a space to be vulnerable and transparent — the content and events are intentionally created for DON and ADON wellbeing and professional development.
Are prices going up?
Yes — these are Early Bird prices through December 31, 2026. General Admission will increase to $277, VIP will increase to $377, and Platinum will increase to $699.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, payment plans are offered for all levels except Early Bird General Admission. Please reach out to our team for details.
Can I bring a guest or team member?
Each attendee will need to register and purchase an individual ticket.
What is the refund policy?
All tickets are final. That said, we understand our roles as nurse leaders — if you have an emergency or a DOH visit, you may transfer your ticket to a fellow DON, ADON, or aspiring DON (subject to approval), or apply the ticket value toward a future DON Success event.
What should I bring?
Yourself — ready to disconnect, recharge, and relax. General Admission attendees should bring a computer to access digital workbooks. VIP and Platinum attendees will receive printed workbooks.
Is there a dress code?
Business casual.
“Your leadership matters. Your well‑being matters. Your future matters.”
Register today and be among the first to experience The DON Success Empowerment Retreat™.