Nursing Careers Week 2026

Nursing Careers Week 2026 brought nurses from around the world together to explore what’s possible in their careers. Through fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and programming across three distinct tracks, nurses had opportunities to learn, reflect, and take intentional steps toward their future. Now, you can experience the programming on demand and find inspiration for wherever your nursing career takes you next.

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Keynote Sessions

Explore what’s ahead for nursing in a powerful keynote on innovation, human connection, and the essential role nurses can play in shaping the future of healthcare.

Empowered

The Future of Nursing is Human

Michele Szkolnicki, M.Ed, BSN, RN, FACHE, FACMPE
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer @ Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center SVP and CNO
Global

Global Pathways: Your Roadmap to Nursing Opportunities in the US

Erica Ponchot
Director of International Recruitment & Programs @ Health Carousel
Lea Sims
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer @ TruMerit & Host of the Care Anywhere Podcast
Katie Brown
Founder and Chief Education Officer @EnGen
Empowered

You’re Not Stuck: Rethinking What’s Possible in Your Nursing Career

Joscel James, BSN, RN
Content Creator Coach

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Sessions

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Empowered

Know Your Worth: Building Financial Wellness for Nurses

April Waddell, RN, BSN, CFEI, CFP® Candidate
Finance Coach & Educator For Nurses @ NurseMoneyDate®
Global

Global Success: What Healthcare Leaders Look for in International Nurses

Donita Ross, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CGNC
ACNO, VP @ Health Carousel International
Kourtney Radcliff, MSN,RN,CMSRN,NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer @ Deaconess Health System
Brenda Byk, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, NPD-BC
Regional Director Staffing Operations @ Cleveland Clinic Florida
Leah Ramos, DNP, RN, CENP, NE-BC, CCRN
Associate Chief Nursing Officer @ Medical University of South Carolina
Resilient

The Weight We Carry: Creating Sustainable Nursing Careers Through Debriefing and Psychological Safety

Tara Kosmas, MSN, RN, NC-BC, CHSE, SOAR
Executive Director @ Debriefing the Front Lines
Empowered

Nurse-Led: Turning Experience Into Entrepreneurship

Anthony Scarpone-Lambert, BSN, RN
Co-Founder & CEO @ Adni
Melanie Van Sistine, BSN, RN
Nurse Entreprenuer @ Mel's Crafty Corner
Shannon McPeek, BSN, RN
Founder, CEO @ Operation Happy Nurse
Sybil Vinas, RN
Content Creator & Travel Nurse @ Johns Hopkins Hospital
Empowered

Beyond the Clinical Ladder: Creating Career Pathways for Every Nurse

Jerry Schwartz, RN, MHHA, NE-BC
Director of Nursing, Clinical Partnerships @ Health Carousel
Sonya Selhorst, RN, BSN, MBA
President & CNO Organization @ Mercy Health Defiance Hospital
Thomas Veeser, RN, MS
Chief Nursing Officer Organization @ Froedtert Holy Family
Deborah Young, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NE-BC
System Director, Professional Development and Education and the Institute of Clinical Inquiry @ UC Health
Resilient

The Confidence Gap: Helping Nurses Advocate for Their Growth, Voice & Value

Cole Edmonson, RN, DNP, NEA-BC, FACHE, FNAP, FAONL, FAAN
Chief Executive Officer @ Nurses on Boards Coalition
Sarah Brooks, M.Ed. Clinical Counseling
Senior Director People & Culture @ Health Carousel
Kelly Kruse, MS, RN, APRN-BC
Executive Director @ Wisconsin Center for Nursing
Amy Brown, MSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer Organization @ Michigan Health and Hospital Association

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Partners

We’re grateful to the organizations that helped bring Nursing Careers Week to life. Their partnership broadened our reach, strengthened our message, and created meaningful opportunities for nurses worldwide to learn, connect, and grow.

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Scholarship Winners

Meet the nurses investing in what’s next.
Our scholarship recipients represent different experiences, goals, and career paths, united by a commitment to continued growth. Explore their stories and discover what inspires their next chapter in nursing.

Catalyst Scholarship Winner: Felix Wenwa

Catalyst Scholarship Winner: Felix Wenwa

Felix Wenwa, a community health nurse with over a decade of experience serving mothers and adolescents in western Kenya, is our $5,000 Catalyst Scholarship winner, and will use the award to pursue a BSN at Kenyatta University and bring deeper clinical and leadership skills back to the communities that need them most.

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Empowered Scholarship Winner: Ruby Green

Empowered Scholarship Winner: Ruby Green

Ruby recently became an RN and has two years of experience in progressive care. She’s now setting her sights on a nurse residency program, a future in the ER or ICU, and advanced practice goals, including becoming a certified nurse-midwife and potentially a CRNA. Starting nursing as a second career and still reaching higher is a testament to persistence. We’re honored to celebrate Ruby and can’t wait to see where her career takes her.

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Event Articles & Resources

Explore thought leadership and career guidance created around Nursing Careers Week.
Partners Resources
November 9, 2026

From Bedside to Boardroom: Why Nurses Belong at the Decision-Making Table

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Partners Resources
November 2, 2026

Financial Wellness Is Career Wellness

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Partners Resources
October 27, 2026

Build Your English Skills and Move Your Healthcare Career Forward

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Partners Resources
October 19, 2026

Keep Growing with Complimentary HSHCEU Access

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Partners Resources
October 12, 2026

Finding the right Therapist: Nurses Need care, too

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Announcements
October 5, 2026

Want to Be a Nurse in the U.S.? Learn What It Takes

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Announcements
October 5, 2026

How to Earn Free CEUs and Invest in Your Future

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Partners Resources
November 9, 2026

From Bedside to Boardroom: Why Nurses Belong at the Decision-Making Table

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Partners Resources
November 3, 2026

Financial Wellness Is Career Wellness

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Partners Resources
October 28, 2026

Build Your English Skills and Move Your Healthcare Career Forward

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Partners Resources
October 21, 2026

Keep Growing with Complimentary HSHCEU Access

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Partners Resources
October 14, 2026

Finding the right Therapist: Nurses Need care, too

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Announcements
October 5, 2026

Want to Be a Nurse in the U.S.? Learn What It Takes

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Announcements
October 6, 2026

How to Earn Free CEUs and Invest in Your Future

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Nursing Careers Week 2026 has ended, but you can still watch every session on demand. Explore practical guidance, real career stories, and resources to support your US nursing goals.

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