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Read and Prepare.

Choose from our curated leadership book selections.

As you read your book, jot down quotes and take notes on concepts that resonate with you to share with the group. Think about the leadership techniques and how they might be used in your work and in life.

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Join Virtual Discussion. Earn 3 CE.

Join us for a virtual, cameras on, three-hour facilitated discussion.

After each Socratic Seminar, we'll send you a link to an online learning assessment and program evaluation. The format is a self-assessment of your learning and an opportunity to give feedback. Upon completion, your certificate will be issued for download and emailed to you.

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Earn Digital Badges.

Every NAFA CE event counts toward digital badges, including the first CRNA digital badges in our specialty.

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NAFA Socratic Crescent Badge VCU

Earn the Socratic Crescent credential:

  • Read five pre-approved curated leadership books.
  • Participate in five three-hour facilitated discussions with other health professionals for a total of 15 hours.
  • Complete a learner assessment and program evaluation for each book.

NAFA Socratic Circle Badge VCU

Earn the Socratic Circle credential:

  • Read ten pre-approved curated leadership books.
  • Participate in ten three-hour facilitated discussions with other health professionals for a total of 30 hours.
  • Complete a learner assessment and program evaluation for each book.

Socratic Seminars Facilitator

Jane Long, Ed.D, CPC, DASSM

Dr. Jane Long is a Crucial Conversations certified facilitator, a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and an experienced leadership and wellness book facilitator and trainer. She currently serves as the Director of Learning/Training, Development and Coaching with the American Dental Association (ADA). She provides professional development opportunities to 400+ staff members. Previously, she led professional development with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) for more than 17 years.

Prior to her work with nonprofits, Dr. Long spent 18 years in higher education as both a faculty member and high-level administrator. She has presented over 100 interactive education sessions at national, state, and local conferences and taught online and on campus for several colleges and universities across the country.

Jane Long EdD CPC

Cost per Seminar

Socratic Seminars are $120 each. Books must be purchased separately on your own.

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AANA Prior Approved CE

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 33.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1042823; Expiration Date 5/10/2024.

Each Socratic Seminar facilitated discussion is prior approved for three Class A CE credits.