Viriginia Nursing Workforce Summit Agenda

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Continental breakfast, early networking, and time to connect with colleagues from across Virginia.

Conference Welcome from the Director of the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center

Dr. Yvette L. Dorsey, DNP, MSN, RN

Dr. Stephan Davis, DNP, MHSA, FACHE, ANEF, FAAN | Associate Professor | Executive Director of Leadership, Policy, and DNP Education 

Choose from the four focused breakout sessions designed to support the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center Priorities: 

• Data & Research:  Put in the name of the morning breakout presenter here and their title and room they will present in
• Education & Workforce Development:  Put the name of the morning Breakout presenter here and their title and room they will present in
• Policy & Collaboration:  Put the name of the morning Breakout presenter here and their title and room they will present in
• Best Academic Practice
   

Enjoy buffet-style lunch break with opportunities to connect and engage with our Summit vendors. 

We will honor this year’s scholarship recipients and celebrate their commitment to advancing nursing excellence across Virginia.

A fast‑paced series of short, high‑impact presentations highlighting innovative workforce strategies, practical solutions, and real‑world insights from nurse leaders across Virginia. 

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC | Senior Vice President Equity and Engagement for ANA Enterprise

Our afternoon keynote speaker will offer insight, inspiration, and forward‑looking strategies to strengthen Virginia’s nursing workforce.

A final moment to capture key takeaways, celebrate the day’s accomplishments, and outline next steps for advancing nursing across Virginia.