From innovation to implementation: How nurse leaders can unlock AI's potential


Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

AI is revolutionizing healthcare, from personalized patient care to data-driven clinical decision-making — but its success depends on nursing leaders who can integrate technology with a human touch.

Nurses want AI to enhance care quality, yet trust, training and implementation barriers stand in the way of enthusiastic adoption.

This discussion brings together industry leaders from CommonSpirit Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, LCMC Health and Keck Medicine of USC to unpack the role of nursing leaders in AI adoption, offering practical insights on building a confident, competent workforce ready for the future of healthcare.

Key takeaways:
  • The essential role of nursing chiefs and directors in guiding digital transformation.
  • How AI-powered automation is streamlining administrative workflows and optimizing staffing decisions.
  • Strategies to increase trust in AI and create a workforce that embraces digital tools with confidence.

Presenters:

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Ceonne Houston-Raasikh

Chief Nursing Officer, Keck Medicine of USC Keck Hospital

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John Voight

Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Memorial Hermann the Woodlands

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Tim Plante

Chief Nursing Officer, Central Region, Commonspirit Health

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Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB

VP Quality, Partner, Clinical Workforce Development, Relias 

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Nancye R. Feistritzer, DNP, RN, NEA- BC

Vice President Emory Healthcare Center for Care Delivery and Innovation and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory Healthcare Northlake