Viriginia Nursing Workforce Summit Agenda

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

Grab your breakfast and join us in the main session area for a featured presentation from our breakfast sponsor.

Impact of Virtual Nursing and Nurse Connect | Jamie Carroll, MHA, BSN, RN, NE-BC; | Vice President, Clinical Support Services | Amy Taylor, MSN, RN, CNML; | Director, Nursing and Patient Care Services – Acute Care | Sentara Health®

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 

Engage in rotating breakout sessions aligned with the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center priorities. Every attendee will have the opportunity to experience each focused session throughout the day.

• Understanding Trends and Distribution of Virginia's RN, LPN, & APRN Workforce | Dr. Barbara Hodgdon, PhD and Rajana Siva, MBA | The Healthcare Workforce Data Center, VA Dept. of Health Professions

• Digital Marketing as Workforce Infrastructure in Nursing Organizations: A strategic Framework for Recruitment, Retention, and Professional Influence | Dr. Monaco Briggs, EdD, MBA and Dr. Jennifer Hitt, Ph.D, RN | Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement East Tennessee State University

• A Scalable Solution to Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Shortages: The Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academy | Dr. Rebecca Stoudt, PhD, RN | Geisinger School of Nursing 

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

We will honor this year’s scholarship and DAISY Foundation recipients and celebrate their commitment to advancing nursing excellence across Virginia | Dr. B. Cameron Webb, MD, JD | Virginia State Health Commissioner 

Dr. Nicole Kaminski-Ozturk, PhD, PMP | Data Scientist II, Research | National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCSBN)

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