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Artificial intelligence is redefining the landscape of healthcare, and nursing must stand at the forefront of this transformation. This session illuminates the profound implications of AI for hospitals and nursing schools, offering leaders a clear vision of how AI is being used, equipping faculty with strategies to prepare the next generation of nurses, and empowering students to graduate with the knowledge and skills to excel academically, clinically, and as future leaders. By unmasking AI, we position nursing not only to adapt to change but to shape it, ensuring the profession remains a driving force in improving outcomes and advancing health equity. Forward thinking nursing leaders, educators, and students will want to attend.
Through interactive Ted-style talks and hands-on breakout sessions, attendees will gain practical strategies to integrate AI into hospital leadership, curriculum development, and academic success. This essential event empowers nursing professionals not just to adapt to AI-driven change, but to actively shape the future of healthcare while advancing patient outcomes and health equity.
Speakers
Dr. Olga Kagan
Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, FHIMSS, FAAAAI, FIEL, is a nurse educator, scientist and entrepreneur. She teaches at two New York-based universities, contributes to textbooks, mentors nurses, and advises start-ups. Dr. Kagan founded the Food Allergy Nursing Interest Professional Group and co-founded SONSIEL’s Collaborative Healthcare Innovation, Research & Problem Solving (CHIRPS). As a recognized thought leader, she has served on several committees and boards in various positions, including with HIMSS, SONSIEL, ANA, NYAM, AAAAI, and ENRS. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to nursing leadership, mentorship, research, and was featured on HIMSS TV, the AAAAI and Outcomes Rocket podcasts.
Dr. Kathleen McGrow
Dr. Kathleen McGrow is the Global Chief Nursing Innovation Officer at Microsoft, where she leads strategic initiatives in digital health transformation. Her work focuses on addressing workforce challenges, enhancing patient and provider engagement, and advancing cognitive computing to support a learning health system.
Dr. McGrow earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. With a background in trauma critical care and health IT, she brings deep expertise to the intersection of clinical practice and emerging technologies. She is a recognized thought leader in the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, with notable publications including “Foundation Models, Generative AI, and Large Language Models: Essentials for Nursing” and “Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Nurse Managers.” Her most recent work is her book, “Empowering Nurses with Technology: A Practical Guide to Nurse Informatics,” published in January 2025.
In addition to her role at Microsoft, Dr. McGrow co-chairs the HIMSS Nursing Innovation Advisory Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing.
Dr. Delaney La Rosa
Delaney La Rosa, EdD, MSN Ed, RN, is an educator and academic leader bridging clinical practice, digital innovation, and equity-centered curriculum, with extensive experience in program evaluation and accreditation that has shaped transformative nursing education. Formerly the Associate Dean of Nursing and Steinbronn Endowed Professor at Northern Arizona University, Dr. La Rosa led initiatives in inclusive teaching, AI integration in healthcare education, and faculty development, with a teaching focus on healthcare informatics, leadership, and AI. Nationally recognized for research and speaking on ethical AI in nursing and education, their scholarship aligns emerging technologies with human-centered, accessible approaches, including recent work on AI literacy for nurses and equitable learning models, and contributions to national frameworks for AI adoption in nursing. Dr. La Rosa has also played a key role in CCNE and state board accreditation reviews, ensuring curriculum alignment with national standards and demonstrating expertise in outcomes-based assessment, curriculum mapping, and quality improvement for accreditation readiness, all while dedicated to advancing the nursing profession through digital innovation, education, and research at FSU.