Rising to the Horizon: Nurses Leading the Future of Care
Presented by Dr. James Q. Simmons, DNP, MSN, RN, BJMC, AGACNP-BC
Dr. Simmons, as a closing keynote, will be uplifting and visionary, celebrating nursing’s adaptability and leadership potential while painting a bold picture of what lies ahead. It will be forward-focused, encouraging attendees to see themselves as catalysts for meaningful change in healthcare. Most importantly, it will be action-oriented, offering tangible strategies for professional growth, advocacy, and innovation, leaving participants energized and ready to lead boldly into the future.
About Dr. Simmons
Dr. James Q. Simmons (he/him/his) is a Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CEO and Founder of Simmons Medical & Media Consulting, and a highly sought-after medical expert recognized for making complex health topics accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. With appearances on NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, KTLA, Yahoo! Finance, Sirius XM, Loveline, DASH Radio, top-tier podcasts, and strategic partnerships with leading social media influencers, Dr. James is one of the most dynamic and influential voices in the healthcare media conversation today. He is also the creator of a thriving online community where followers connect with him directly on social media @DrJamesQSimmons.
Learning Objectives
- Describe key concepts from diverse healthcare domains including space medicine, global health, forensic care, and mental health, and their relevance to future nursing practice.
- Explain the evolving leadership role of nurses in promoting health equity, digital health, and humanitarian care across varied and extreme environments.
- Identify evidence-based strategies aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable populations, including those affected by human trafficking and behavioral health challenges.
- Discuss opportunities for advocacy and collaboration that empower nurses to influence policy, education, and global health initiatives.
Agenda
Start | End | CEUs | Presentation |
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| 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Charlie Yingling, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN | |
| 9:15 AM | 9:30 AM | Introduction to Nursing and Conference Theme
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| 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 1.0 CEU | Session 1: Space Medicine and Healthcare in Extreme Environments
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| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 1.0 CEU | Session 2: Global Health and Humanitarian Healthcare
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| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1.0 CEU | Session 3: Integrated Mental Health Care: Suicide Prevention
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| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1.0 CEU | Session 4: Forensic and Trauma-Informed Nursing
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| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 1.0 CEU | Plenary Keynote Session | Rising to the Horizon: Nurses Leading the Future of Care
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| 3:00 PM | Closing RemarksJacqueline Ferdowsali, DNP, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, AACN LANP Fellow |
