3E: Preparing Crisis-Ready Nurses: Building Competence, Resilience, and Service

Thursday, September 24 | 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

This presentation explores a comprehensive framework for cultivating readiness among undergraduate nursing students enrolled in a large, single-purpose nursing college encompassing more than two dozen campuses and serving approximately 18,000 learners nationwide. Drawing on institutional practices and lessons learned from recent emergency responses, we outline key strategies for integrating crisis preparedness into the academic and clinical experience.

Presenters: 

Brittney Welch, DNP, RN, CNEcl | Galen College of Nursing

Rebecca Matthews, MSN, RN, CHSE | Galen College of Nursing