Nursing Careers Week 2025

Nursing Careers Week 2025 was a global call to action that empowered nurses to take charge of their careers in bold, forward-looking ways. With expanded international reach, new voices, and deeper programming across three transformative tracks, thousands of nurses came together to learn, connect, and grow. Now, the full experience is available on demand, ready to inspire your next move on your schedule.

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2025

Keynote Sessions

Catch our most anticipated session of the week—featuring our keynote speaker delivering insights on the future of nursing and the power of empowered leadership.

Keynote

Keynote with Joyce Fitzpatrick: Career Catalyst: Charting your Nursing Career with Purpose

Joyce Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP, FAANP(H)
Director of the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy, and Elizabeth Brooks Ford Professor of Nursing @ Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy
Global

Lessons Learned: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Nurse in the U.S.

Erica Ponchot
Director of International Recruitment & Programs @ Health Carousel
Global

Dreams in Motion: Real Journeys to U.S. Nursing Success

Clara Kassner
Senior Director of International Employee Supervisors @ Health Carousel
Resilient

Failing Forward: How Nurse Leaders Turned Failure into Fuel

Sarah Brown
Senior Director of People & Culture @ Health Carousel
Debra Morton, DNP, MA, BSN
CNE, Vice President of Patient Care Services @ Centralus
Leah Ramos, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC
Associate Chief Nursing Officer @ Medical University of South Carolina
Resilient

Extraordinary Journey of Compassionate Care

Bonnie Barnes, FAAN
Co-founder of The DAISY Foundation
Resilient

Clinical Realities: Mental Health Diagnoses in the Nursing Profession

Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN
Founder, CEO @ Operation Happy Nurse
Samuel Calvin, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor @ Ember Wellness Services
Samantha Wall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Theraspace Blog Editor @ Operation Happy Nurse
Tara Kosmas, MSN, RN, NC-BC, CHSE
SOAR Founding Executive Director @ Debriefing the Front Lines
Empowered

From Bedside to Boardroom: Elevating Nurse Leadership in Governance

Cole Edmonson, RN, DNP, NEA-BC, FACHE, FNAP, FAONL, FAAN
Chief Executive Officer @ Nurses on Boards Coalition
Deborah Stamps, EdD, MBA, MS, RN, GNP, NE-BC, CDE, FADLN, FAAN
Founder & CEO @ Deborah Stamps Consulting, LLC
Simmy King, DNP, MS, MBA, RN-BC, NE-BC
Chief Nursing Informatics and Education Officer @ Childrens National Hospital
Empowered

The Empowered Nurse's Guide to Career Clarity

Earl Dalton, MHA, MSL, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Chief Clinical Officer and VP of Clinical Services @ Health Carousel

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Sessions

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Nursing in Context: Challenges and Innovations from Africa’s Frontlines

Micah Matiang'i
PhD in Public Health
Keynote

Keynote with Joyce Fitzpatrick: Career Catalyst: Charting your Nursing Career with Purpose

Joyce Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP, FAANP(H)
Director of the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy, and Elizabeth Brooks Ford Professor of Nursing @ Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy
Global

Bridging Nations: Nursing Leadership with a Global Heart

Andrew Lingo
Executive Director @ Health Carousel Foundation
Marlon Garzo Saria, PhD, RN, AOCNS, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, FAAN
President @ PNAA
Emilia Ngozi Iwu, PhD, RN, APNC, FWACN
President @ NANNNA
Folake Adelakun, DNP, RN
Board Member @ NANNA
Angela Agore Egwele, MRes, BSc, RGN
UK Lead and Co-Director for Research and Quality Improvement @ G-DNA
Global

Lessons Learned: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Nurse in the U.S.

Erica Ponchot
Director of International Recruitment & Programs @ Health Carousel
Global

Dreams in Motion: Real Journeys to U.S. Nursing Success

Clara Kassner
Senior Director of International Employee Supervisors @ Health Carousel
Global

The Global Impact of Migrant Nurses: A Fireside Chat

Peter Preziosi, PhD, RN, CAE, FAAN
President and CEO @ TruMerit
Lea Sims
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer @ TruMerit & Host of the Care Anywhere Podcast

Partners

We are grateful to the organizations that helped bring Nursing Careers Week to life. Their support made it possible to expand our reach, amplify our message, and empower nurses across the globe.

Past Scholarship Winners

Meet the nurses who turned opportunity into impact.
Each of our scholarship recipients has a unique story of determination, growth, and passion for the profession. Explore their journeys and see how the Nursing Careers Week scholarships helped them take the next step in their careers.

Sandra N., RN: 2024 Catalyst Scholarship Winner

RN

Congratulations to Sandra N., RN, for winning the $5,000 Student Loan Debt Scholarship during Nursing Careers Week!

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Alijean L., RN: 2024 Empowered Scholarship Winner

RN

Congratulations to Aljean L., RN, for winning the $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship during Nursing Careers Week!

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Event Articles & Resources

Explore thought leadership and career guidance created around Nursing Careers Week.
Career Resources
November 18, 2025

Certified Global Nurse - A New Standard for Nursing Without Borders

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Career Resources
November 4, 2025

Why Nurses Belong in Boardrooms - And How to Get Started

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Career Resources
November 3, 2025

She Wrote the Book on Nursing Careers: Dr. Joyce Fitzpatrick’s Keynote and Essential Reads

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Career Resources
October 30, 2025

Earn Free CEUs: Continue Your Journey to Compassionate Care

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Career Resources
October 30, 2025

The Whole Nurse: Reimaging Nursing Through Innovation and Belonging

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Career Resources
October 30, 2025

From Stress to Strength—Journaling for Career Clarity in Nursing

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Career Resources
October 30, 2025

Building a Future Ready Global Nursing Workforce

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Career Resources
October 23, 2025

Practical Ways to Reset After Work

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Announcements
October 2, 2025

Nursing Careers Week 2025: What to Expect This November | Nursing Careers Week

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Career Resources
November 18, 2025

Certified Global Nurse - A New Standard for Nursing Without Borders

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Career Resources
November 17, 2025

Why Nurses Belong in Boardrooms - And How to Get Started

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Career Resources
November 8, 2025

She Wrote the Book on Nursing Careers: Dr. Joyce Fitzpatrick’s Keynote and Essential Reads

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Career Resources
November 7, 2025

Earn Free CEUs: Continue Your Journey to Compassionate Care

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Career Resources
November 4, 2025

The Whole Nurse: Reimaging Nursing Through Innovation and Belonging

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Career Resources
October 30, 2025

From Stress to Strength—Journaling for Career Clarity in Nursing

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Career Resources
October 28, 2025

Building a Future Ready Global Nursing Workforce

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Career Resources
October 23, 2025

Practical Ways to Reset After Work

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Announcements
October 2, 2025

Nursing Careers Week 2025: What to Expect This November | Nursing Careers Week

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