Simmy King, DNP, MS, MBA, RN-BC, NE-BC
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Simmy King, DNP, MS, MBA, RN-BC, NE-BC

Dr. Simmy King serves as the Chief Nursing Informatics and Education Officer at Children's National Hospital. She holds the position of Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Emphasizing the importance of innovation, she leads initiatives in digital transformation, workforce education, and wellness strategies to improve clinical outcomes and facilitate the adoption of technology into nursing. Through her leadership, Children's National was the first organization in Washington, DC, to achieve recognition as an ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program with distinction in 2019, and more recently as one of six organizations globally, and the first pediatric hospital, to achieve the ANCC Well-being Excellence credential.

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From Bedside to Boardroom: Elevating Nurse Leadership in Governance

Monday, November 10, 2025
10:45 am
Monday, November 10, 2025
10:45 am
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

Discover how nurses can amplify their impact beyond the bedside by serving on boards and taking on governance roles. This session will highlight the value of nurse voices in leadership and decision-making spaces, feature personal stories from nurses already serving in these roles, and offer practical guidance for those ready to step into advocacy and governance. Learn how your clinical insight can help shape policy and drive meaningful change in healthcare and beyond.