Name
12. Boost Early-Career Nurse Retention by Reimagining Career Ladders and Residency Programs
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 20, 2027, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Christopher Ruppert, MBA, MS, RN, NEA-BC, NHDP-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Mercy Hospital, Catholic Health
Kim Sgouroudis, DNP, MSN, RN, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, St. Mary Medical Center, Powers Health
Bryan W. Sisk, DNP, MPH, RN, NE-BC, CENP, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, Memorial Hermann Health System
Kristen Sutton, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Market Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, AdventHealth Palm Coast, Flagler, St. Johns Market
Kim Sgouroudis, DNP, MSN, RN, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, St. Mary Medical Center, Powers Health
Bryan W. Sisk, DNP, MPH, RN, NE-BC, CENP, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, Memorial Hermann Health System
Kristen Sutton, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Market Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, AdventHealth Palm Coast, Flagler, St. Johns Market
Description
Early-career nurses leave at alarming rates when growth paths feel unclear. This panel highlights how residency programs and redesigned career ladders give new graduates structured mentorship, skill-building milestones, and visible advancement opportunities. Nurse leaders share strategies for turning the critical first years of practice into a foundation for long-term retention.
Session Type
Panel