Upcoming Webinars
2026 Webinar Series - AI and Virtual Nursing in Rural Communities
November 11, 8:00 AM Central
Virtual Nursing Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Audrey Snyder, Dean, Dwyer School of Nursing, Widener University
Panelists: Cates Bayabay, Director of Health Programs, Eastern (Qikiqtaaluk) Region in Nunavut; Marc Beswick, Head of Careers Development & Employability, NHS Lothian Edinburg; Nilufeur McKay, Senior Lecturer, Edith Cowan University and Nurse Practitioner, Royal Perth Hospital
Get an understanding of how three different countries implemented successful virtual nursing practices in some of the most rural/remote regions of the world. Our presenters will discuss the implementation and sustainability of their virtual nursing practices how they have bridged the gap from in-person to virtual health, technologies adopted, patient acceptance, benefits and challenges. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.
Cates will share her experience in developing the virtual public health network in the eastern (Qikiqtaaluk) region in Nunavut, Arctic Canada, during the pandemic. She will discuss how this resource has become one of the critical foundations of the development of the current virtual community health nursing triage system providing respite to on-the-ground community health nurses for the region.
Marc used Near Me video consultations on the remote Scottish Island chain of Shetland to provide services to children & families pre-covid and then supported staff and patients in their use of Near Me to enable the continuity of services. Marc was then part of a team who created digital resources and ran webinars to enable wider health services across Scotland to use Near Me at pace and scale during the pandemic.
Nilufeur is at the forefront of innovative NP education in Australia, leading the integration of telehealth simulation and AI-enabled clinical decision-making tools into postgraduate curricula. Living and working in a state with many rural and remote communities, Nilufeur is deeply committed to developing flexible and accessible online learning pathways that support the professional growth of regional and rural nurses.
November 30, 8:00 AM Central
December 9, 3:00 PM Central
Ask Abby: Leveraging AI for Efficiency, Learning, and Everyday Practice
Moderator: Dr. Abby Grammer Horton, Assistant Professor, Certified Health and Life Coach, Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama
Dr. Abby Horton is a nurse educator, researcher, and wellness advocate known for translating evidence into everyday practice. Through her “Ask Abby” sessions, she offers practical, real-time guidance on using AI, optimizing workflows, and building sustainable habits that support both performance and well-being. During this webinar, Dr. Horton will share best practices for leveraging AI no matter where you are on your adoption journey, and take questions from the audience. We ask that you come ready to share your unique tips and tricks so we can all benefit from one another's expertise.
Holistic Engaged Care Nursing Approach For Rural Communities Thriving Together (HEARTT)
Rebecca Shasanmi Elis, PhD, MPH, RN, FADLN, FAAN, Assistant Professor, Berkley School of Nursing at Georgetown University, and John Arudo, RN, MPC, MSc, Dean, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedical Sciences at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
Scholars from the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedical Sciences at the Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology in Kenya have partnered with the School of Nursing at Georgetown University in the United States on a project that guided undergraduate students through a virtual global rural community engagement to evaluate and address noncommunicable disease needs of rural communities. Join this discussion to learn about how their collaboration process and project outcomes.