Name
01. Virtual Nursing: Successes, Setbacks and Surprises
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 3:10 PM - 3:50 PM
Speakers
Nancy J. Beale, PhD, RN, NI-BC, FAMIA, Vice President Clinical Informatics and Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Catholic Health
Monique Diaz, MD, Region Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer - California, CommonSpirit
Susan Ibanez, DHA, FACHE, CHCIO, CDH-E, Chief Information Officer, Southeast Georgia Health System
Reba McVay, MBA, MSN, RN, CNS-BC, CNS, Center for Nursing Excellence, Wellstar Health System
Monique Diaz, MD, Region Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer - California, CommonSpirit
Susan Ibanez, DHA, FACHE, CHCIO, CDH-E, Chief Information Officer, Southeast Georgia Health System
Reba McVay, MBA, MSN, RN, CNS-BC, CNS, Center for Nursing Excellence, Wellstar Health System
Description
Virtual nursing is emerging as a game-changer in healthcare, but is it here to stay? From improving patient monitoring to reducing hospital readmissions, this model is expanding access to care, particularly for remote and underserved populations. This session will break down the benefits, the challenges of integration, and what it takes to get clinician buy-in while navigating regulatory hurdles. Experts will share insights into whether virtual nursing is a short-term trend or a lasting solution for the future of healthcare delivery.
Location Name
Grand Ballroom (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Scott Becker, JD, Founder and Chief Content Officer, Becker's Healthcare; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Moderator Email Address
sbecker@beckershealthcare.com