This interactive session explores the lived experiences, lessons, and wisdom of nurse leaders across diverse practice settings. Designed for both emerging and seasoned nurses, the lecture highlights critical leadership competencies, reflective practices, and real-world strategies for leading with authenticity, resilience, and impact. Attendees will gain insights into navigating challenges, building inclusive teams, and sustaining a values-driven leadership style rooted in equity and service.

Student success is a critical priority in higher education, especially within nursing and health sciences programs where academic rigor and clinical demands can present significant challenges. This dynamic session explores research-backed strategies that support retention, academic achievement, and student well-being. Drawing on current evidence from educational theory, learning science, and student development research, participants will examine practical interventions—ranging from inclusive teaching and trauma-informed pedagogy to data-informed advising and mentorship models. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussion, attendees will gain tools to identify at-risk students early, foster a sense of belonging, and implement scalable practices that elevate engagement and performance. This session is ideal for faculty, academic leaders, and student support professionals seeking to create more equitable, responsive, and high-impact learning environments that meet today’s diverse student needs.

Student success is a critical priority in higher education, especially within nursing and health sciences programs where academic rigor and clinical demands can present significant challenges. This dynamic session explores research-backed strategies that support retention, academic achievement, and student well-being. Drawing on current evidence from educational theory, learning science, and student development research, participants will examine practical interventions—ranging from inclusive teaching and trauma-informed pedagogy to data-informed advising and mentorship models. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussion, attendees will gain tools to identify at-risk students early, foster a sense of belonging, and implement scalable practices that elevate engagement and performance. This session is ideal for faculty, academic leaders, and student support professionals seeking to create more equitable, responsive, and high-impact learning environments that meet today’s diverse student needs.