CHARLES KUNKLE, MSN, CEN, CCRN, BC-NA
Charles Kunkle, Award-Winning Author, & Leader of the 'No Time To Care' Movement
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
KEYNOTE FEE:

$7,501 - $10,000

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TRAVELS FROM:

Pennsylvania
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"Charles Kunkle's enthusiasm and expertise brings the kind of quality that makes a premier event for the Capital region. I look forward to a continued relationship in future programs."

Lead Nurse Planner

"I have wasted 15 years of my nursing career doing the minimum when I could have done wonders by helping people. Every slide of yours was so powerful and there was never a dull moment in your presentation. Thank you!"

Ambulatory Surgery Center

"He took the audience on a rollercoaster of real life stories, analogies, and humor that was unforgettable! The room was packed beyond capacity and all the buzz said, 'Charles Kunkle was the best speaker of the entire conference.'"

"This was the best workshop I have ever attended. I have to admit that I dreaded having to attend but I was entertained the whole time. I was a little disappointed that it ended so soon. I wanted more! Thanks again for the great education day."

ABOUT CHARLES KUNKLE

Charles Kunkle MSN, CEN, CCRN, BC-NA has over 30 years’ experience as a nurse and has held multiple positions in emergency medicine, pre-hospital emergency medical services, cardiothoracic intensive care units and honed his skills over the years practicing as a flight nurse. Charles gained international recognition for passionately speaking about a fatal event that occurred in the emergency department of St. Mary Medical Center in 2005. He was named nurse manager of the year by the Nursing Spectrum magazine in 2006 and was featured in RN magazine in 2007.

In 2009 he launched No Time To Care Solutions, helping healthcare leaders throughout the country to energize, empower and engage bedside caregivers using his unique and easy to follow 8 step game plan approach.

In March of 2016 Charles released his first book entitled No Time To Care; A Leadership Guide to Ensuring Caregiver Engagement. The book was awarded the Silver Medal, book of the year, by the American Journal of Nursing. And In 2019 he was honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the National Magnet Conference.

Charles is a motivational speaker who uses humor, storytelling and life experiences to captivate audiences discussing topics such as bedside caregiver engagement, enhancing the patient experience and creating a team-oriented approach to healthcare. As a trusted nurse leader with proven experience in program development, quality patient care delivery, cost reduction and successful team building, he is happy to share his innovative concepts with his audience.

Charles guarantees that every attendee will leave his presentations and workshops with at least three inexpensive and fun ideas that they can easily implement tomorrow. 

CHARLES KUNKLE PROGRAMS & TOPICS

No Time to Care: From Task—Oriented Survival to Purpose— Driven Nursing

A nurse walks out of a room where something devastating just happened, and thirty seconds later, they ‘re expected to be fully present for the next patient, the next task, the next documentation requirement. That’s the reality Charles built this keynote around. Drawing on decades at the bedside, Charles explores what happens when caring professionals become task-oriented survivors, and how nurses can reconnect with the purpose that brought them into healthcare in the first place.

  • Reclaim Purpose
  • Restore Connection
  • Sustain Compassion

No Time to Lead: Culture Built in Ordinary Moments, Revealed in Extraordinary Ones

“l never wanted to become a nurse leader. ” That’s how Charles opens this keynote, and it’s a truth many leaders recognize. They stepped into leadership to make a difference, then discovered how easily schedules, meetings, emails, and administrative demands can pull them away from their team, Drawing on his own journey through emergency, ICUs and hospital leadership, Charles shows leaders how to stay present, build trust, and intentionally create the culture their teams experience every day.

  • Build Presence
  • Strengthen Trust
  • Model the Standard

Crisis Reveals Culture: What You Build in the Calm Is What You Lead in the Storm

A fatal shooting inside Charles ‘s emergency department put his team to a test no one could have anticipated. Nobody had to be told what to do. They already knew, because it had been built into them long before that day. That reality became the foundation for a truth that now shapes everything he teaches: you don’t know what kind of culture you have until a crisis reveals it. Through this unforgettable story, Charles shows leaders across all industries why culture isn’t created in extraordinary moments. It’s revealed by them, and built through the ordinary behaviors leaders reinforce every day.

  • Expose Blind Spots
  • Strengthen Alignment
  • Perform Under Pressure
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CHARLES KUNKLE BOOKS
CHARLES KUNKLE, MSN, CEN, CCRN, BC-NA
Charles Kunkle, Award-Winning Author, & Leader of the 'No Time To Care' Movement
TRAVELS FROM:

Pennsylvania
KEYNOTE FEE:

$7,501 - $10,000

Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
"Charles Kunkle's enthusiasm and expertise brings the kind of quality that makes a premier event for the Capital region. I look forward to a continued relationship in future programs."
Lead Nurse Planner

"I have wasted 15 years of my nursing career doing the minimum when I could have done wonders by helping people. Every slide of yours was so powerful and there was never a dull moment in your presentation. Thank you!"
Ambulatory Surgery Center

St. Joseph's Medical Center

"He took the audience on a rollercoaster of real life stories, analogies, and humor that was unforgettable! The room was packed beyond capacity and all the buzz said, 'Charles Kunkle was the best speaker of the entire conference.'"

Sweeney Healthcare Enterprises

"This was the best workshop I have ever attended. I have to admit that I dreaded having to attend but I was entertained the whole time. I was a little disappointed that it ended so soon. I wanted more! Thanks again for the great education day."

Johns Hopkins Hospital

ABOUT CHARLES KUNKLE

Charles Kunkle MSN, CEN, CCRN, BC-NA has over 30 years’ experience as a nurse and has held multiple positions in emergency medicine, pre-hospital emergency medical services, cardiothoracic intensive care units and honed his skills over the years practicing as a flight nurse. Charles gained international recognition for passionately speaking about a fatal event that occurred in the emergency department of St. Mary Medical Center in 2005. He was named nurse manager of the year by the Nursing Spectrum magazine in 2006 and was featured in RN magazine in 2007.

In 2009 he launched No Time To Care Solutions, helping healthcare leaders throughout the country to energize, empower and engage bedside caregivers using his unique and easy to follow 8 step game plan approach. In March of 2016 Charles released his first book entitled No Time To Care; A Leadership Guide to Ensuring Caregiver Engagement. The book was awarded the Silver Medal, book of the year, by the American Journal of Nursing. And In 2019 he was honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the National Magnet Conference.

Charles is a motivational speaker who uses humor, storytelling and life experiences to captivate audiences discussing topics such as bedside caregiver engagement, enhancing the patient experience and creating a team-oriented approach to healthcare. As a trusted nurse leader with proven experience in program development, quality patient care delivery, cost reduction and successful team building, he is happy to share his innovative concepts with his audience.

Charles guarantees that every attendee will leave his presentations and workshops with at least three inexpensive and fun ideas that they can easily implement tomorrow.

CHARLES KUNKLE PROGRAMS & TOPICS
No Time to Care: From Task—Oriented Survival to Purpose— Driven Nursing
A nurse walks out of a room where something devastating just happened, and thirty seconds later, they 're expected to be fully present for the next patient, the next task, the next documentation requirement. That's the reality Charles built this keynote around. Drawing on decades at the bedside, Charles explores what happens when caring professionals become task-oriented survivors, and how nurses can reconnect with the purpose that brought them into healthcare in the first place.
No Time to Lead: Culture Built in Ordinary Moments, Revealed in Extraordinary Ones
"l never wanted to become a nurse leader. " That's how Charles opens this keynote, and it's a truth many leaders recognize. They stepped into leadership to make a difference, then discovered how easily schedules, meetings, emails, and administrative demands can pull them away from their team, Drawing on his own journey through emergency, ICUs and hospital leadership, Charles shows leaders how to stay present, build trust, and intentionally create the culture their teams experience every day.
Crisis Reveals Culture: What You Build in the Calm Is What You Lead in the Storm
A fatal shooting inside Charles 's emergency department put his team to a test no one could have anticipated. Nobody had to be told what to do. They already knew, because it had been built into them long before that day. That reality became the foundation for a truth that now shapes everything he teaches: you don't know what kind of culture you have until a crisis reveals it. Through this unforgettable story, Charles shows leaders across all industries why culture isn't created in extraordinary moments. It's revealed by them, and built through the ordinary behaviors leaders reinforce every day.
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CHARLES KUNKLE BOOKS