Abby Ventre, RN, BSN, CEN
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Abby Ventre, RN, BSN, CEN

With 16 years of experience, Abby has worked in areas such as pediatrics, school systems, sports medicine, event, medicine, and emergency medicine. Emergency medicine has always been the foundation of her focus and has been useful in exploring all of what the nursing field has to offer. She currently is working at University Hospital Medical Center, the area’s only level one trauma center, and Trihealth Event Medicine, covering local events city wide.

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Career Path Speed Dating: Exploring What’s Possible in Nursing

Monday, November 9, 2026
10:15 am
Monday, November 9, 2026
10:15 am
Michelle Hehman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Director of Nursing & Clinical Partnerships @ Health Carousel
Scott Greenwald, MSN, NI-BC
Clinical Informatics Manager @ Cincinnati Children's

What if you could explore multiple nursing career paths—all in one fast-paced, energizing session? In this interactive “speed dating”-style panel, nurses from a variety of specialties and nontraditional roles will share quick, candid insights into their career journeys, daily work, biggest surprises, and advice for nurses considering a similar path. Through a series of lightning-round conversations, attendees will get an inside look at opportunities including travel nursing, telehealth, nurse leadership, informatics, education, and more. Designed to spark curiosity and expand perspectives, this session helps nurses discover possibilities they may never have considered—and empowers them to envision a career path that evolves with their goals, strengths, and lifestyle