Name
14. Tips for Partnering with Schools to Build the Healthcare Workforce of Tomorrow
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 21, 2027, 2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Speakers
Joshua Bourgeois, RN, DNP, NE-BC, Executive Vice President, Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, Children’s Health Plano
Mario Ellis, MA, MHA, Chief Human Resources Officer, Beacon Health System
Amber Price, DNP, CNM, MSN, RN, Senior Vice President and Enterprise Chief Nursing Officer, Sentara
Ronald Woita, Chief Nursing Officer, Sky Lakes Medical Center
Mario Ellis, MA, MHA, Chief Human Resources Officer, Beacon Health System
Amber Price, DNP, CNM, MSN, RN, Senior Vice President and Enterprise Chief Nursing Officer, Sentara
Ronald Woita, Chief Nursing Officer, Sky Lakes Medical Center
Description
Tomorrow's healthcare workforce is sitting in classrooms today. Panelists share how their organizations are building partnerships with K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities to create early exposure pipelines, clinical placements, and scholarship programs, offering practical tips for turning education partnerships into a reliable long-term talent pipeline for hospitals.
Session Type
Panel