Kate Darling Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab
As a world-renown expert on robotics and society, Dr. Darling works as a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab and heads the ethics and society research team at the Boston Dynamics AI Institute. At MIT, she investigated social robotics and conducted experimental studies on human-robot interaction to explore the emotional connection between people and life-like machines. In her talk, Dr. Darling will consider how this fast-evolving technology will shape the future of academic and clinical nursing.
Jag Singh Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Dan Weberg Executive Director of Nursing Workforce Development and Innovation, Kaiser Permanente
Join Dr. Singh, a leading expert on digital health and healthcare re-design, will explore the upswell of virtual care, the evolving role of sensors, and the impact of artificial intelligence in medicine and health care through cutting-edge science, big idea projections, and patient stories. This fascinating discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Weberg, a distinguished academic nursing and practice leader in innovation, technology, and healthcare disruption. Gain insights into how health care can become sensible, affordable, and practical and why everyone needs to become a part of the solution.
Andrea Dalzell Healthcare Advocate, Disability Rights Influencer, Registered Nurse
As the first registered nurse in a wheelchair in New York state, Andrea Dalzell embraces every opportunity to promote her belief that people with disabilities can live fulfilling lives. As the founder of the non-profit called The Seated Position, Ms. Dalzell continues her disability rights advocacy with a focus on educating entrepreneurs, health care professionals, and business executives on how they can overcome obstacles and become self-advocates. Hear her inspiring story and discover how you can be a motivator to and advocate for people with physical disabilities to pursue a healthy, active, and successful lifestyle.
Hear from a panel of nursing faculty and academic leaders who will share tips and tactics for successful transition to the AACN Essentials. Critical elements of transition will be highlighted, and both insights and lessons learned will be shared.
Miranda Hawks Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Emory University
Steve Heglund Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, University of Central Florida College of Nursing
Jacqui McMillian-Bohler Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Nursing, Duke University
Carmen Ward Sullivan Associate Dean, Samuel Merritt University College of Nursing
Elizabeth Wells-Beede Senior Associate Dean, University of North Texas College of Nursing
Phone: 202-463-6930 | Email: conferences@aacnnursing.org | Website: www.aacnnursing.org/conferences