Beyond the bedside: Expanding access and equity through virtual nursing


Friday, September 19th, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Staffing constraints in rural hospitals are leaving patients vulnerable. Meanwhile, urban units face mounting acuity, and bedside teams are burning out under relentless demand. Without new approaches, care delays, inequities and rising turnover will only worsen.

But some health systems are breaking this cycle. Virtual nursing is enabling them to optimize workforce deployment, extend coverage across geographies and deliver consistent, patient-centered care even in resource-limited settings.

Join this online learning session to hear how virtual care models are improving access, reducing burnout and strengthening trust across diverse care environments.

You'll gain insights on:
 
  • Closing rural staffing gaps while enhancing coverage in high-acuity settings
  • Balancing nurse workloads with tech-enabled support
  • Building equity-driven virtual care models that scale

Presenters:

Karie Ryan - Chloe Lim

Karie Ryan DNP, MS, RN, CENP

Chief Nursing Officer
Artisight

 

John Bowles, PhD, RN, CENP

John Bowles, PhD, RN, CENP

Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center  

Desi McCue LinkedIn

Desi McCue, DNP, MBA, RN, FACHE, CENP

Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

Heather Schimmers

Heather Schimmers, RN, MBA

President
Emplify Health - Gundersen Health System