Faculty, advisors, and state consultants can earn valuable contact hours at the 73rd Annual Convention!
This event offers a rewarding experience for professional development, providing ample opportunities for learning, networking, and growth. Full schedule coming soon!
This event offers a rewarding experience for professional development, providing ample opportunities for learning, networking, and growth. Full schedule coming soon!
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP5387.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP5387.
NLN Pre-Convention Faculty Workshop: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Faculty Schedule: Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Saturday, April 12, 2025
Faculty Schedule: Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Saturday, April 12, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
NLN Pre-Convention Workshop (6 CH*)
AI and Other Sim Technologies
*Contact hours awarded separately by NLN.
Description: In this 6-hour interactive workshop, nurse educators will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize nursing education by improving efficiency, automating routine tasks, and analyzing student performance data to inform teaching strategies. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, including ChatGPT and other generative AI applications and other emerging technologies to assist educators and students in nursing education. The session will begin with an introduction to AI concepts and an overview of its relevance in nursing education. Emphasis will be placed on how AI tools can help educators save time by automating administrative tasks and generating educational content. In addition, the presenters will explore other emerging technologies such virtual reality, conversational AI, and computer-based simulation to increase learner autonomy and decrease faculty workload by creating meaningful learning experiences. During the interactive portion, participants will work in small groups to develop nursing educational activities using various AI tools. Groups will have the opportunity to design activities such as simulation scenarios, automated assessments, or competency-based learning materials. Additionally, participants will explore strategies for integrating performance data into curriculum development, using data-driven insights to address learning gaps and improve student outcomes. The workshop will conclude with sharing of group activities, lessons learned, and a discussion on best practices for integrating AI into nursing education. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with practical strategies to implement emerging technologies that improve teaching efficiency, enhance student learning, and optimize curriculum design.
Speakers: Kellie Bryant, DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN; Raquel Bertiz, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE-A; and Amy Kline, MA, RN, CHSE
Sponsors: National League for Nursing and National Student Nurses’ Association
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Fiduciary Responsibility of Faculty Consultants and Advisors (1 CH)
Description: Join us for 60-minute session to learn how to manage the finances of school chapters and state associations, budgets, financial reports, internal asset control procedures, IRS filings, and fundraising issues. Put the concepts to use as you review detailed case studies on fiduciary responsibilities.
Speaker: Dev Persaud, MA
Sponsor: National Student Nurses’ Association
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Nursing Faculty Excellence: Leveraging NSNA Resources, Governance, and Decision-Making Processes (1 CH)
Description: This presentation equips nursing faculty with a deep understanding of NSNA governance and decision-making processes, fostering their ability to participate confidently and effectively in organizational decisions at both state and school chapter levels. Attendees will discover practical strategies and tools to enhance their leadership impact within the NSNA framework.
Speakers: Mary Foley, PhD, RN, FAAN and Marlo Robinson, DNP, JD, RN, CD (DONA)
Sponsor: National Student Nurses’ Association
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Empowering Nursing Students as Innovative Advocates for Change (1 CH)
Description: This session will explore how nursing faculty can inspire undergraduate students to become innovative leaders and impactful advocates for their peers and communities. This presentation highlights strategies that mentor students in developing leadership skills while upholding professional standards, ethics, and accountability which aligns with the mission and purpose of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). Through student government initiatives, community service projects, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, attendees will gain insights into fostering leadership pathways that empower nursing students to effect meaningful change and prepare for their roles as future leaders in the profession.
Speakers: Tara Flood, DNP, MSN, RN, CBC, and Jackie Sunkler, MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, NPD-BC
Sponsor: Jefferson College of Nursing
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Malpractice Insights: Top Nurse Liability Concerns (1 CH)
Description: In a litigious and ever-shifting healthcare landscape, nurses face potential liability in their everyday work. This interactive session will use case studies and claim data from NSO and CNA’s updated nurse liability claim report to provide nurses with immediately implementable practices that they can use to help protect themselves against allegations of malpractice or unprofessionalism. Through the experiences of their peers, nurses can gain valuable tools to improve their patient safety practices and reduce their liability exposure.
Speaker: Brenna Youngs
Sponsor: Nurses Service Organization
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Anatomy of an NCLEX Item: Strategies for Faculty to Build Critical Thinking and Bias-Free Language in Nursing Education (1 CH)
Description: How well do your nursing course materials and assessments support the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of your students? This session focuses on equipping nursing educators with strategies to create equitable learning experiences for all students, especially English-as-a-second-language (ESL) learners. Discover how inclusive language and unbiased verbiage in course materials and exams can ensure all students, regardless of their primary language or cultural background, have a fair opportunity to succeed. Engage in interactive exercises to identify and eliminate biases in test items, improve reading comprehension strategies, and align teaching practices with NCLEX requirements. Learn how to leverage UWorld’s tools to design assessments that foster critical thinking, eliminate linguistic barriers, and promote confidence in every nursing student’s journey toward NCLEX success.
Speakers: Lynn Scussel, MSN, BSN, and Karen Sutherland, PhD, RN
Sponsor: UWorld Nursing
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Legal Savvy for Nurse Educators: Safeguarding Students, Practice, and Professional Standards (1 CH)
Are you a nurse educator seeking fresh, practical insights on how to safeguard your students—and yourself—from potential legal pitfalls in nursing practice? In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, nurse educators hold the critical responsibility of preparing new nurses to meet the highest standards of patient care while navigating complex legal landscapes. This interactive session explores essential regulatory and legal principles every educator should master to help students prevent medical errors, protect patients, and minimize legal risks. Through real-world examples, discussion of common liabilities, and evidence-based teaching strategies, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to integrate crucial legal knowledge into your curriculum—ultimately shaping safer, more competent future nurses.
Speaker: Marlo Robinson, DNP, JD, RN, CD (DONA)
Sponsor: Conext
Friday, April 11, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am
*Breakfast at 7:30 am
Update on NCSBN: Evidence-Based Nursing Regulation (1 CH)
Description: This session will describe how nurse regulators use the evidence to make their decisions, with a focus on the approval of nursing education programs. NCSBN initiatives, resources, and programs that are of interest to faculty will also be presented.
Speaker: Nancy Spector, PhD, RN, FAAN
Sponsor: NCSBN
10:40 am – 11:40 am
Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: A Human-Centered Approach to Learning and Retention (1 CH)
Description: Discover innovative strategies for integrating technology into nursing education while maintaining a focus on human-centered learning. This session will explore how tools like adaptive learning platforms, microlessons, and progress-tracking systems can enhance curriculum design and promote active student engagement. Attendees will gain insights into evidence-based practices for leveraging technology to improve knowledge retention and clinical application, as well as practical approaches to fostering collaboration and critical thinking among students. A key focus will be on supporting faculty by demonstrating how technology can alleviate burdens through automation, real-time analytics, and targeted interventions for struggling students. Importantly, this session emphasizes that technology serves as an augmentation to faculty expertise—not a replacement—ensuring that educators remain at the heart of student success.
Speaker: Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, BSN, RN, CCRN
Sponsor: Archer Review
11:50 am – 12:50 pm
Advancing Assessment Strategies: Crafting Effective Items and Case Studies for Clinical Judgment Evaluation (1 CH)
Description: Preparing nursing students for licensure and clinical practice requires faculty to embrace innovative approaches to item writing and case study design that align with the complex, real-world scenarios nurses encounter. This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of strategies for creating high-quality exam questions and case studies. Faculty will gain insights into evaluating decision-making skills in dynamic healthcare environments through tools and methods that emphasize clinical judgment. Participants will leave with practical resources to enhance their assessment techniques and ensure their students are well-prepared for success in the classroom and clinical settings.
Speakers: Christi Doherty, DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP and Tonya Taylor, DNP, MBA, RN
Sponsor: Kaplan North America
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Navigating Financial Frontiers: What Faculty Need to Know About Funding Nursing Students in a Changing Landscape (1 CH)
Description: This session is designed to equip nursing faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively guide students through the evolving landscape of educational funding opportunities. Participants will explore a variety of funding sources, including scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, and work-study options, tailored specifically for nursing students. By understanding these financial resources, faculty can better support their students in making informed decisions that alleviate financial burdens and enhance educational success.
Speaker: Shirley Quarles, EdD, MEd, BSN, RN, FAAN, COL/Retired
Sponsors: Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association and National Student Nurses’ Association
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Check Your Barometer: The Importance of Culture and Climate in Schools of Nursing (1 CH)
Description: This session will provide information on the importance of culture and climate in schools of nursing and the contributions to successful student outcomes. Specifically, student engagement and belonging in schools of nursing are highlighted and explored. Evidence-based strategies and practices for increasing student inclusion will be examined and discussed. We will discuss and share the culture and climate study "Leading across Multidimensional Perspectives (LAMP℠)" findings and next steps to foster more inclusive learning environments.
Speaker: Camille Warner, PhD
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:45 am – 10:45 am
Building a Strong Start: Effective Foundations for New Nursing Students (1 CH)
Description: Join us for an engaging session designed to empower nursing educators, administrators, and mentors with actionable strategies to support student success. Discover how the resilience model fosters adaptability, confidence, and belonging in nursing students, helping them overcome challenges like academic overload and emotional exhaustion. Explore evidence-based approaches, including mentorship, stress management techniques, and inclusive learning practices, to create a supportive and thriving educational environment. Through interactive activities like live polling and role-playing, you’ll gain practical insights and tools to enhance student retention, satisfaction, and readiness for diverse healthcare challenges. Take the first step in building resilience-focused programs that ensure success for your students and institution.
Speaker: Rachel Taylor, BSN, RN
Sponsor: Archer Review
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Simulation across the Continuum (1 CH)
Description: In this interactive session, participants will review the principles of simulation-based education, discuss how simulation can be used in and out of the simulation lab, and practice reflective questioning techniques to build student clinical judgement and critical-thinking skills. The session will also share different ways for educators to provide formative assessments for simulation activities and show how data from simulation can be leveraged for individual and curricular improvements.
Speaker: Amy Kline, MA, RN, CHSE
Sponsor: Laerdal Medical
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
School Nursing (1 CH)
Description: This session will describe the specialty practice area of school nursing and how exploration of school health can be integrated into community and pediatric courses. Content will include myths vs. reality of practicing in schools, how students can prepare for a career in school health, and the variety of RN career pathways in the school setting.
Speaker: Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN
Sponsors: National Association of School Nurses and National Student Nurses' Association
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The Floating Clinic: A Transformative Global Health Clinical Site for Nursing Education (1 CH)
Description: The Floating Clinic in the Philippines is an innovative healthcare initiative that provides medical services to remote island communities with limited access to health care. As global health becomes an essential component of nursing education, this floating healthcare model presents a unique opportunity for nursing schools to offer students hands-on experience in underserved populations. By integrating The Floating Clinic into nursing curricula as a clinical site, students can develop critical skills in community health, primary care, and cultural competency. The experience allows students to work alongside local healthcare teams, conducting health assessments, delivering preventive care, and addressing prevalent tropical diseases. This immersive learning environment fosters adaptability, resourcefulness, and a deeper understanding of social determinants of health. Beyond clinical skills, participation in The Floating Clinic cultivates a sense of global responsibility among future nurses, reinforcing the role of nurses as advocates for health equity. Establishing partnerships between nursing schools and The Floating Clinic can provide structured student rotations, faculty-led initiatives, and research opportunities focused on sustainable healthcare solutions. By leveraging this innovative clinical model, nursing programs can enrich students’ educational experiences while contributing to the long-term well-being of vulnerable communities, bridging the gap between healthcare education and real-world impact.
Speaker: Jasper Erwin Tolarba, DNP, RN, CGNC, CNE, FACHE, FFNMRCSI, FAAN; and German Agravante, MD
Sponsor: Nuvance Health
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
NLN Pre-Convention Workshop (6 CH*)
AI and Other Sim Technologies
*Contact hours awarded separately by NLN.
Description: In this 6-hour interactive workshop, nurse educators will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize nursing education by improving efficiency, automating routine tasks, and analyzing student performance data to inform teaching strategies. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, including ChatGPT and other generative AI applications and other emerging technologies to assist educators and students in nursing education. The session will begin with an introduction to AI concepts and an overview of its relevance in nursing education. Emphasis will be placed on how AI tools can help educators save time by automating administrative tasks and generating educational content. In addition, the presenters will explore other emerging technologies such virtual reality, conversational AI, and computer-based simulation to increase learner autonomy and decrease faculty workload by creating meaningful learning experiences. During the interactive portion, participants will work in small groups to develop nursing educational activities using various AI tools. Groups will have the opportunity to design activities such as simulation scenarios, automated assessments, or competency-based learning materials. Additionally, participants will explore strategies for integrating performance data into curriculum development, using data-driven insights to address learning gaps and improve student outcomes. The workshop will conclude with sharing of group activities, lessons learned, and a discussion on best practices for integrating AI into nursing education. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with practical strategies to implement emerging technologies that improve teaching efficiency, enhance student learning, and optimize curriculum design.
Speakers: Kellie Bryant, DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN; Raquel Bertiz, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE-A; and Amy Kline, MA, RN, CHSE
Sponsors: National League for Nursing and National Student Nurses’ Association
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Fiduciary Responsibility of Faculty Consultants and Advisors (1 CH)
Description: Join us for 60-minute session to learn how to manage the finances of school chapters and state associations, budgets, financial reports, internal asset control procedures, IRS filings, and fundraising issues. Put the concepts to use as you review detailed case studies on fiduciary responsibilities.
Speaker: Dev Persaud, MA
Sponsor: National Student Nurses’ Association
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Nursing Faculty Excellence: Leveraging NSNA Resources, Governance, and Decision-Making Processes (1 CH)
Description: This presentation equips nursing faculty with a deep understanding of NSNA governance and decision-making processes, fostering their ability to participate confidently and effectively in organizational decisions at both state and school chapter levels. Attendees will discover practical strategies and tools to enhance their leadership impact within the NSNA framework.
Speakers: Mary Foley, PhD, RN, FAAN and Marlo Robinson, DNP, JD, RN, CD (DONA)
Sponsor: National Student Nurses’ Association
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Empowering Nursing Students as Innovative Advocates for Change (1 CH)
Description: This session will explore how nursing faculty can inspire undergraduate students to become innovative leaders and impactful advocates for their peers and communities. This presentation highlights strategies that mentor students in developing leadership skills while upholding professional standards, ethics, and accountability which aligns with the mission and purpose of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). Through student government initiatives, community service projects, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, attendees will gain insights into fostering leadership pathways that empower nursing students to effect meaningful change and prepare for their roles as future leaders in the profession.
Speakers: Tara Flood, DNP, MSN, RN, CBC, and Jackie Sunkler, MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, NPD-BC
Sponsor: Jefferson College of Nursing
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Malpractice Insights: Top Nurse Liability Concerns (1 CH)
Description: In a litigious and ever-shifting healthcare landscape, nurses face potential liability in their everyday work. This interactive session will use case studies and claim data from NSO and CNA’s updated nurse liability claim report to provide nurses with immediately implementable practices that they can use to help protect themselves against allegations of malpractice or unprofessionalism. Through the experiences of their peers, nurses can gain valuable tools to improve their patient safety practices and reduce their liability exposure.
Speaker: Brenna Youngs
Sponsor: Nurses Service Organization
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Anatomy of an NCLEX Item: Strategies for Faculty to Build Critical Thinking and Bias-Free Language in Nursing Education (1 CH)
Description: How well do your nursing course materials and assessments support the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of your students? This session focuses on equipping nursing educators with strategies to create equitable learning experiences for all students, especially English-as-a-second-language (ESL) learners. Discover how inclusive language and unbiased verbiage in course materials and exams can ensure all students, regardless of their primary language or cultural background, have a fair opportunity to succeed. Engage in interactive exercises to identify and eliminate biases in test items, improve reading comprehension strategies, and align teaching practices with NCLEX requirements. Learn how to leverage UWorld’s tools to design assessments that foster critical thinking, eliminate linguistic barriers, and promote confidence in every nursing student’s journey toward NCLEX success.
Speakers: Lynn Scussel, MSN, BSN, and Karen Sutherland, PhD, RN
Sponsor: UWorld Nursing
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Legal Savvy for Nurse Educators: Safeguarding Students, Practice, and Professional Standards (1 CH)
Are you a nurse educator seeking fresh, practical insights on how to safeguard your students—and yourself—from potential legal pitfalls in nursing practice? In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, nurse educators hold the critical responsibility of preparing new nurses to meet the highest standards of patient care while navigating complex legal landscapes. This interactive session explores essential regulatory and legal principles every educator should master to help students prevent medical errors, protect patients, and minimize legal risks. Through real-world examples, discussion of common liabilities, and evidence-based teaching strategies, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to integrate crucial legal knowledge into your curriculum—ultimately shaping safer, more competent future nurses.
Speaker: Marlo Robinson, DNP, JD, RN, CD (DONA)
Sponsor: Conext
Friday, April 11, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am
*Breakfast at 7:30 am
Update on NCSBN: Evidence-Based Nursing Regulation (1 CH)
Description: This session will describe how nurse regulators use the evidence to make their decisions, with a focus on the approval of nursing education programs. NCSBN initiatives, resources, and programs that are of interest to faculty will also be presented.
Speaker: Nancy Spector, PhD, RN, FAAN
Sponsor: NCSBN
10:40 am – 11:40 am
Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: A Human-Centered Approach to Learning and Retention (1 CH)
Description: Discover innovative strategies for integrating technology into nursing education while maintaining a focus on human-centered learning. This session will explore how tools like adaptive learning platforms, microlessons, and progress-tracking systems can enhance curriculum design and promote active student engagement. Attendees will gain insights into evidence-based practices for leveraging technology to improve knowledge retention and clinical application, as well as practical approaches to fostering collaboration and critical thinking among students. A key focus will be on supporting faculty by demonstrating how technology can alleviate burdens through automation, real-time analytics, and targeted interventions for struggling students. Importantly, this session emphasizes that technology serves as an augmentation to faculty expertise—not a replacement—ensuring that educators remain at the heart of student success.
Speaker: Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, BSN, RN, CCRN
Sponsor: Archer Review
11:50 am – 12:50 pm
Advancing Assessment Strategies: Crafting Effective Items and Case Studies for Clinical Judgment Evaluation (1 CH)
Description: Preparing nursing students for licensure and clinical practice requires faculty to embrace innovative approaches to item writing and case study design that align with the complex, real-world scenarios nurses encounter. This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of strategies for creating high-quality exam questions and case studies. Faculty will gain insights into evaluating decision-making skills in dynamic healthcare environments through tools and methods that emphasize clinical judgment. Participants will leave with practical resources to enhance their assessment techniques and ensure their students are well-prepared for success in the classroom and clinical settings.
Speakers: Christi Doherty, DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP and Tonya Taylor, DNP, MBA, RN
Sponsor: Kaplan North America
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Navigating Financial Frontiers: What Faculty Need to Know About Funding Nursing Students in a Changing Landscape (1 CH)
Description: This session is designed to equip nursing faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively guide students through the evolving landscape of educational funding opportunities. Participants will explore a variety of funding sources, including scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, and work-study options, tailored specifically for nursing students. By understanding these financial resources, faculty can better support their students in making informed decisions that alleviate financial burdens and enhance educational success.
Speaker: Shirley Quarles, EdD, MEd, BSN, RN, FAAN, COL/Retired
Sponsors: Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association and National Student Nurses’ Association
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Check Your Barometer: The Importance of Culture and Climate in Schools of Nursing (1 CH)
Description: This session will provide information on the importance of culture and climate in schools of nursing and the contributions to successful student outcomes. Specifically, student engagement and belonging in schools of nursing are highlighted and explored. Evidence-based strategies and practices for increasing student inclusion will be examined and discussed. We will discuss and share the culture and climate study "Leading across Multidimensional Perspectives (LAMP℠)" findings and next steps to foster more inclusive learning environments.
Speaker: Camille Warner, PhD
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:45 am – 10:45 am
Building a Strong Start: Effective Foundations for New Nursing Students (1 CH)
Description: Join us for an engaging session designed to empower nursing educators, administrators, and mentors with actionable strategies to support student success. Discover how the resilience model fosters adaptability, confidence, and belonging in nursing students, helping them overcome challenges like academic overload and emotional exhaustion. Explore evidence-based approaches, including mentorship, stress management techniques, and inclusive learning practices, to create a supportive and thriving educational environment. Through interactive activities like live polling and role-playing, you’ll gain practical insights and tools to enhance student retention, satisfaction, and readiness for diverse healthcare challenges. Take the first step in building resilience-focused programs that ensure success for your students and institution.
Speaker: Rachel Taylor, BSN, RN
Sponsor: Archer Review
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Simulation across the Continuum (1 CH)
Description: In this interactive session, participants will review the principles of simulation-based education, discuss how simulation can be used in and out of the simulation lab, and practice reflective questioning techniques to build student clinical judgement and critical-thinking skills. The session will also share different ways for educators to provide formative assessments for simulation activities and show how data from simulation can be leveraged for individual and curricular improvements.
Speaker: Amy Kline, MA, RN, CHSE
Sponsor: Laerdal Medical
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
School Nursing (1 CH)
Description: This session will describe the specialty practice area of school nursing and how exploration of school health can be integrated into community and pediatric courses. Content will include myths vs. reality of practicing in schools, how students can prepare for a career in school health, and the variety of RN career pathways in the school setting.
Speaker: Lynn Nelson, MSN, RN, NCSN
Sponsors: National Association of School Nurses and National Student Nurses' Association
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The Floating Clinic: A Transformative Global Health Clinical Site for Nursing Education (1 CH)
Description: The Floating Clinic in the Philippines is an innovative healthcare initiative that provides medical services to remote island communities with limited access to health care. As global health becomes an essential component of nursing education, this floating healthcare model presents a unique opportunity for nursing schools to offer students hands-on experience in underserved populations. By integrating The Floating Clinic into nursing curricula as a clinical site, students can develop critical skills in community health, primary care, and cultural competency. The experience allows students to work alongside local healthcare teams, conducting health assessments, delivering preventive care, and addressing prevalent tropical diseases. This immersive learning environment fosters adaptability, resourcefulness, and a deeper understanding of social determinants of health. Beyond clinical skills, participation in The Floating Clinic cultivates a sense of global responsibility among future nurses, reinforcing the role of nurses as advocates for health equity. Establishing partnerships between nursing schools and The Floating Clinic can provide structured student rotations, faculty-led initiatives, and research opportunities focused on sustainable healthcare solutions. By leveraging this innovative clinical model, nursing programs can enrich students’ educational experiences while contributing to the long-term well-being of vulnerable communities, bridging the gap between healthcare education and real-world impact.
Speaker: Jasper Erwin Tolarba, DNP, RN, CGNC, CNE, FACHE, FFNMRCSI, FAAN; and German Agravante, MD
Sponsor: Nuvance Health
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