Nursing Careers Week

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2024

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.

Empowered

Keynote with Deb Zimmermann: Nurses Make the Difference

Deb Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

CEO @ The DAISY Foundation

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2024

Sessions

Empowered

Tales from the Tenured

Earl Dalton, MHA, MSL, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Chief Clinical Officer and VP of Clinical Services @ Health Carousel

Donita Ross, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CGNC

ACNO, VP of Health Carousel International

Andrew Smith, MSN, RN, CPN, NE-BC

Interim VP. Peri-op & Interventional Services, Stanford Children’s

DeAnna Hawkins, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

VP, Patient Services, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Empowered

Take Control of Your Nursing Career

Sarah Brown

Senior Director of People & Culture @ Health Carousel

Toye Cadiente

Registered Nurse

Janet Schultz

Registered Nurse

Rowell Cordova, BSN RN - ADON/UR

Registered Nurse

Empowered

You CAN Have It All. Your Nursing Career, Your Way.

Abby Zimmerman

Vice President of Recruitment and Fulfillment at Health Carousel Travel Nursing

Ryan Eastman

Registered Nurse

Jamie Nixon

Registered Nurse

Jordan Puskar

Registered Nurse

Empowered

Keynote with Deb Zimmermann: Nurses Make the Difference

Deb Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

CEO @ The DAISY Foundation

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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.

Catalyst Scholarship Winner: Cynthia

Health Carousel proudly announces Cynthia Ginikachi Ubah-Uchenna as the 2025 recipient of the $5,000 Catalyst Scholarship. Awarded during Nursing Careers Week, this scholarship supports nurses advancing their education and preparing for leadership roles in clinical practice and patient advocacy. Cynthia’s journey—from her early perioperative nursing experience in Nigeria to pursuing her BSN at the University of Suffolk—reflects resilience, precision, and a deep commitment to compassionate care. With aspirations to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and later earn a DNAP, Cynthia is driven to align her practice with global standards and expand her impact. The Catalyst Scholarship will allow her to reduce educational expenses, focus on her studies, and continue shaping her path toward advanced practice nursing. Her story exemplifies the power of determination, empathy, and vision in transforming healthcare.

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Empowered Scholarship Winner: Esther

During Nursing Careers Week 2025, Health Carousel International proudly honored nurses who embody resilience, purpose, and leadership. This year’s $5,000 Empowered Scholarship was awarded to Esther Adekola, a dedicated nurse whose passion lies in advancing health equity for underserved and immigrant communities. Esther’s journey—from her early caregiving experiences to completing her Bachelor of Nursing at LAUTECH—reflects perseverance, purpose, and a clear vision for community-centered healthcare. With plans to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and launch a preventive wellness program, Esther is committed to transforming lives through accessible, compassionate care. This scholarship gives her both financial relief and momentum to continue growing as a clinician, mentor, and advocate.

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