2026 Sessions

Today’s nurses are redefining what a nursing career can look like—building businesses, creating content, launching wellness communities, and developing platforms that support and strengthen the nursing profession. In this energizing panel discussion, nurse entrepreneurs and creators will share how they transformed their clinical experience and personal passions into impactful businesses and communities serving nurses in new ways. From social media influencing and content creation to mental health advocacy and career-focused platforms, panelists will discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, overcoming self-doubt, building a brand, and creating meaningful opportunities beyond traditional roles. Attendees will leave inspired by the evolving possibilities available to nurses today and empowered to think differently about the future of their own careers.

Nurses are trained to care for others—but too often expected to carry trauma, grief, moral distress, and emotional exhaustion in silence. In this powerful and restorative session, the team from Debriefing the Front Lines will explore how healthcare organizations and nurses themselves can create healthier, more sustainable career pathways through structured debriefing, trauma-informed leadership, and emotional wellness practices.

The path to a U.S. nursing career is one of the most significant journeys a nurse can take — and one of the most misunderstood. In this session, experts from Health Carousel International and TruMerit break down exactly what nurses need to know about credentialing, licensure, visa timelines, and what U.S. employers are truly looking for in an international candidate. Whether you are just beginning to explore this path or actively preparing for your next move, you will leave with a clearer roadmap, a realistic picture of the process, and the confidence to take your next step.

Pursuing a nursing career in a new country can bring excitement, uncertainty, opportunity, and change all at once. In this personal conversation, Isabel Minay reflects on her journey from the Philippines to the United States and the experiences captured in A Long Way to Go. She shares the challenges of preparing for the NCLEX, leaving family and familiarity behind, adapting to a new environment, and finding confidence and community along the way. Through her story, nurses will hear an honest perspective on navigating the unknown, discovering what they are capable of, and continuing toward a career dream even when the path feels uncertain.

Every international nursing journey is unique. In this inspiring and honest conversation, internationally educated nurses will share their personal stories of transitioning into new healthcare systems, adapting to different cultures, overcoming challenges, and finding success far from home. Through candid interviews and lived experiences, attendees will gain insight into the emotional realities, professional growth, and resilience required to pursue a global nursing career. From navigating homesickness and communication barriers to building confidence and discovering new opportunities, this session highlights the courage and determination behind every global nurse success story.