About the instructor: Beth Boynton is a nurse consultant specializing in training, coaching and consulting re: communication and conflict issues that impact nurses and healthcare systems. She is an adjunct faculty member with New England College’s graduate program in Healthcare Administration. She writes and publishes Confident Voices for Nurses, a free newsletter which focuses on creating positive workplaces. She writes the column, Confident Voices for the ANA-ME journal where she addresses conflict and communication issues and is currently writing a book which focuses on helping nurses improve communication and workplace dynamics. She can be reached at bbbboynton@verizon.net or 207-363-5604 or www.bethboynton.com