Schedule

Vendor Table Sponsors arrive and setup.

Check in, grab a cup of coffee or tea, visit exhibitor tables, and connect with colleagues before the Summit begins.

Hear from Dr. Charles Yingling (UNR Orvis School of Nursing) and Dr. Sigrid Barrett (UNLV School of Nursing) as they set the stage for a day focused on nursing innovation, leadership, and policy.

Dr. Olga Yakusheva (Johns Hopkins School of Nursing) will share groundbreaking insights on the economics of nursing — how investing in nursing improves patient outcomes and reduces costs across healthcare systems.

Engage in small-group discussions on what’s working, what’s changing, and what could make the biggest difference in nursing innovation. Audience poll results will guide the dialogue.

Dr. John Packham (UNR) will discuss Nevada’s nursing workforce landscape, highlighting strategies to attract, support, and retain the nurses our communities need.

Enjoy lunch while exploring vendor exhibits and connecting with colleagues.

Cathy Dinauer (Nevada State Board of Nursing) will provide updates and insights into regulatory issues shaping nursing practice in Nevada.

Andrew Schulke (Nevada Office of the Attorney General) will highlight efforts to prevent Medicaid fraud, protect patients, and safeguard healthcare resources.

Leaders from across Nevada — including education, rural practice, senior care, and acute care — will share their perspectives on the evolving role of nurses in meeting community needs.

Dr. Susan Corbridge (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) will address the future of academic nursing and the innovations shaping nursing education nationwide.

Dr. Carrie Hintz (UNR) will discuss key policy changes and their impact on nursing practice, with an eye toward future reform efforts.

Join colleagues in small-group dialogue about how policy changes will shape the future of nursing care. Poll results will frame the conversation.

A short session to close the day, reflecting on key takeaways and opportunities to carry this work forward.

End the day with light refreshments and informal networking — a chance to build relationships and celebrate Nevada’s nursing community.