Debra Morton, DNP, MA, BSN
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Debra Morton, DNP, MA, BSN

Highly accomplished Nurse Executive with 30 years of progressive acute care experience leading hospital operations, P&L management, strategic planning, staff empowerment, labor relations, and quality management. A visionary and decisive leader with demonstrated success across the healthcare continuum, from clinical operations to HCAHPS optimization. Recognized for fostering high-reliability organizations and advancing patient-centered care models.

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Resilience
Leadership
Resilient

Failing Forward: How Nurse Leaders Turned Failure into Fuel

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:00 am
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:00 am
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

Even the most successful nurse leaders have faced failure—sometimes with devastating consequences. In this candid panel, experienced respected nurses share low points in their careers, from clinical mistakes to career missteps, and how they turned those moments into turning points. This session will remind you that setbacks don't define you—how you respond does.