Nursing Conference

11:00 | Opening remarks 
Prof. Ahmad Aboshaiqa, Nursing Professor, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA

SESSION 1: PLENARY SESSION: POLICY MAKING AND INFLUENCING CHANGE  
Moderator: Teresa Bissen, Executive Director of Nursing Operations, Ministry of Defense Health Services (MODHS), Riyadh, KSA

11:15 | Nursing workforce issues and policy implications: Addressing the nursing shortage and promoting retention through policy change
Dr. Mohamad Alghamdi, General Directorate of Nursing, Ministry of Health, President of Saudi Nursing Association, Riyadh, KSA

11:45 | The future of nursing policy: Anticipating and preparing for changes in the healthcare landscape
Prof. Rowaida Almaaitah, President of the Board of Trustees, Yarmouk University, former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Amman, Jordan

12:15 | Nursing Now Challenge: developing next generation nurse and midwifery early career leadership for Saudi Arabia
Prof. Aisha Holloway, Professor of Nursing Studies, Co-Director Edinburgh Global Nursing Initiative, School of Health in Social Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK

12:45 | Q/A 

13:00 | Lunch Break | Exhibition visit
 

SESSION 2:  NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT  
Moderator: Ms. Shirley Baines, Chief Executive, The Burdett Trust for Nursing, London UK

14:00 | Strategic Panel Discussion: A new generation of nurse leaders: Best practices for mentoring and supporting emerging nurse leaders
Panelists:

• Prof. Aisha Holloway, Professor of Nursing Studies, Co-Director Edinburgh Global Nursing Initiative, School of Health in Social Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
• Dr Heba Almatar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sulaiman Fakeeh Hospital, Riyadh, KSA 
• Prof. Rowaida Almaaitah, President of the Board of Trustees, Yarmouk University, former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Amman, Jordan
• Dr. Yousef Alshamlani, Corporate Director of Nursing Affairs, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, KSA 

SESSION 3: NURSING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Moderator: Dr. Hattan Al-Subhi, Executive Director of Nursing Affairs, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, KSA

14:30 | Continuing education for nurses: Effective methods for professional development and lifelong learning
Mr. Ahmad Hawsawi, Assistant Vice President for Healthcare Strategies (Nursing), Madinah Healthcare Cluster, Madinah, KSA

14:50 | International nursing education: Exploring cross-cultural perspectives and approaches to nursing education
Wael Al Zayyer, Assistant COO, Eastern Health Cluster, Riyadh, KSA

15:10 | Strategies for promoting interprofessional collaboration in nursing education  
Dr Abdulelah Alhaidari, Director of Nursing, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, KSA  

15:30 | The future of metaverse in nursing education
Dr Saeed Asiri, Nursing Assistant Professor, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA

15:50 | Q&A discussion

SESSION 4: ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE 
Moderator: Dr AbdiQani Qasim, Executive Director - Nursing Continuous Education & Professional Development Military Medical Services, Riyadh, KSA 

16:00 Advanced practice nursing and the future of healthcare delivery: Anticipating and adapting to changes in the healthcare landscape 
Dr. Nadia Baghdadi, Dean College of Nursing, Prince Nourah University, Riyadh, KSA  

16:20 Journey of Implementing Advanced Practice Nurse Role at PSMCC. Opportunities & Challanges   
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Clinical Director, Advanced Practice Nurse, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh  

16:40 Policy considerations for advanced practice nurses: best practices for navigating regulations and scope of practice  
Dr. Hattan Al-Subhi, Executive Director of Nursing Affairs, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, KSA    

17:00 Advanced practice nursing and inter-professional collaboration: Models for effective teamwork and coordination of care.  
Dr. Ahmad Nahari, Assistant Professor, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA  

17:20 | Closing Remarks
Prof. Ahmad Aboshaiqa, Nursing Professor, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA

17:30 | End of Conference