49th Global Nursing Care Congress

From Australia. Worked at Ministry of National Guards for Health Affairs (NGHA-Riyadh) on 2003 as Clinical Resource Nurse in Nursing Education till 2010. Then worked in NGHA (Madinah) as Director for Safety and Quality till 2014. On 2014-2017 worked as Director of Nursing Education at Security Forces Hospital- Riyadh. On Jan 2018, worked at King Fahad Specialist Hospital-Dammam as Director For Nursing Education. Obtained Phd in Healthcare Administration on 2010 and worked as visiting Professor Assistant supervising all Saudi Nursing Students - Interns and graduates. Publications : two books, 20 Abstracts and more than 15 published Research papers. Speakers at several international Symposia and conferences. He is a member in Saudi Heart Association as senior Regional Faculty for ACLS. Developed many courses and programs accredited by Saudi Council such as Cardiac Catheterization Upgrading Program , Invasive Hemodynamic Programs, "Medication Administration Course", "IV Therapy Course", "Preceptor Course", "Charge Nurse Course", "Burn Critical Care Course", "ER Nursing Course", "Pain Management Course", "Wound Care Management Course", "Neonatal Nursing Care', "Critical Care Course" and "Leadership and Management Course" and many Cross Training and Up skilling programs. Currently working as Director for Nursing - Professional Development in Eastern Health Cluster that include 22 hospitals and 3 PHC megacenters. Supporting all hospitals with evidence based nursing education. My top priority projects are: strengthening Nursing Education Departments in Eastern Health Cluster facilities and continuing Succession Planning to train and develop future Nurse Leaders nationally and internationally

Management & Leadership, Nursing Research, Ethics, Cardiac, Nursing Education

Louise is a dedicated, committed, and professional Senior Nurse with over 25 years of experience in clinical services and nurse education. Starting with a clinical background in ITU care Louise then moved into Public Health and Safeguarding Children /Child protection work. Louise has a significant track record of working with victims of domestic abuse and their children. Louise also worked as a Senior lecturer at a UK University for over 6 years teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate progammes. Louise is well published in the UK Nursing Press on a range of topics including Childhood Obesity and Bronfenbrenner's Ecological perspective. She currently works for Amana Healthcare in the United Arab Emirates as their Lead Child Protection Specialist. She is passionate about enhancing the lives of children and supporting parents in their role.

Nursing Education

I am a researcher and PhD in Nursing from University of Newcastle, Australia and University Putra Malaysia under Jointly Awarded Doctoral Degree ( JADD) program. Also, hold master of Nursing degree ( clinical leadership) from University Western Sydney, Australia. I am passionate about nursing researches, teaching, nursing environments developments and improve the policies and strategies for occupational health and safety, and create solutions for policymakers in hospitals and health providers to mitigate the work-related fatigue among nurses. I have been a leader in training and nursing healthcare skills development with organisations such as Gardenia Health services and Pacific Disability services, respectively. I remain actively committed towards learning and teaching as a tool for creating a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated nursing workforce, both in Australia and overseas. On the personal academic development front, I have worked closely with my PhD supervisors and researchers across the healthcare industry, both within and outside Australia. I have participated and held keynote speeches and contributions in numerous conferences, workshops and seminars. I have strong research skills and have successfully completed courses in methodology, biostatistics and others. Equally, I have research experiences with nurses who work in different disciplines, support and awareness, and using fast, easy, and portable methods at nurses’ interviews. I have an intrinsic drive towards teaching, that propelled me to offer my teaching services online and on a voluntary basis to nursing bachelor’s degree students at UPM. I delight in passing knowledge and contributing towards the creation of an equipped and skilled nursing workforce globally. I have a vision of elevating the nursing profession through teaching, research, and innovation.

Nursing

Josep M. Campistol is currently the General Director of the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain, and former Medical Director of the same hospital as well as Director of the Clinical Institute of Nephrology and Urology (ICNU). He is also Professor of Medicine at the Nephrology Department of the University of Barcelona. He received his medical degree from the University of Barcelona in 1983, and completed his residency in internal medicine and, subsequently, his fellowship in renal medicine at the Hospital Clinic of the same institution. Following his training as a fellow in renal medicine at the University of Barcelona, Prof. Campistol continued his clinical work in renal transplantation within the Renal Transplant Unit at the Hospital Clinic. During this period, he also developed research interests into the pathogenesis of dialysis-related amyloidosis, and undertook a visiting Fulbright Scholarship at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, USA (1991 to 1992). His doctoral thesis (1990) was based on the Pathogenesis of dialysis amyloidosis and the role of lymphocytes on beta 2 microglobulin synthesis and dialysis membranes. Prof. Campistol has published more than 700 experimental and clinical papers in international peer reviewed journals. He is a member of many international transplant societies, on the editorial board of a number of major international transplant journals and a principal investigator in numerous clinical studies. His current research interests include the use of new immunosuppressive regimens in renal transplantation, mechanisms of allograft fibrosis and renal regenerative medicine.

The use of new immunosuppressive regimens in renal transplantation, mechanisms of allograft fibrosis and renal regenerative medicine.

Professor Nikola M. Pavlovic has graduated at the Medical Faculty, University Nis, Serbia in 1974, and become BMedSci 1979, Lecturer in Internal Medicine 1979, Specialist in Internal Medicine 1982, PhD of Medical Sciences 1986, and Associate Professor in Internal Medicine 1988. British Council Scholar, Research Fellow, October 1982 June 1984 at the Department of Renal and Nephrology Services, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. As the Research Fellow, he was doing clinical and experimental work aimed at looking at the role of lipids in the initiation and the progression of renal diseases. He worked at establishing the new experimental models of Puromycin and Adriamycin (anti tumour antibiotics) induced Nephrotic syndrome in normal and high fat diet rats. Professor Pavlovics topics in research are renal bone disease, the role of lipids in the initiation and the progression of renal diseases, and the role of environmental factors (Aristolochic acids, PAHs) in the aetiology of renal diseases and attendant upper urothelial cancers. He has a long standing interest in looking at the clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of BEN and has the vast experience and expertise in diagnosis and treatment of renal and disorders in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. He is an experienced Specialist in Internal Medicine and Nephrology with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. He is Skilled in Research, Clinical Research, and Customer Service. Strong professional graduated from Medical Faculty, University of Nis, Serbia.

Nephrology and Internal Medicine

Dr. Travers started his career as a paramedic and then completed an associate degree in nursing from Massachusetts Bay Community College.He then continued on and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts. He completed a Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a focus in leadership at Regis College, during his time at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center.In January of 2018 he came on board full-time as an Associate Professor and Community/Public Health Coordinator for Regis College and continues to teach graduate nursing students the importance of Community/Public Health in keeping people healthy and out of hospitals.

Community/Public Health Nursing

Lorrie Blitch has an impressive and diverse career in nursing and as a business owner. She is owner of Magellan Christian Academies for the past 18 years in Phoenix, Arizona and Jacksonville, Florida. Her schools have won numerous awards including Declaration of Magellan Day by the Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida in 2010. Ms. Blitch was awarded the prestigious title of “Top Women in Business” in Jacksonville, Florida by Jacksonville Magazine and recognized in Arbus Magazine as a “Female Entrepreneur." She is a published author of children’s books achieving number one on Amazon. Her experience in nursing is impressive that encompasses critical care, trauma, cardiovascular intensive care, toxicology, administration and management, nursing professor, medical-legal nursing and field hospital nursing. She is a nurse educator for the Banner Health System in Phoenix, Arizona responsible for the education of multiple service lines. Ms. Blitch frequently lectures internationally on nursing topics. She served her country honorably as a Naval Officer for 20 years. Ms. Blitch holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in nursing education and is pursuing a doctorate degree in nurse anesthesia. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Banyon School, New Delhi, India. She lectures on the dangers of academia's "Indoctrination Establishments” and the importance of returning to traditional academic learning.

Nursing, Intensive Care

Zeljko Vlaisavljevic was born in 1982, in Belgrade, Serbia.He is a Professor at university novi sad. He did BSc-Nurse since 2007, Head Nurse since 2012 , RN, BS HCM( Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management) since 2008 , PhD - of Medical Sciences since 2016.Professor at the Department of Nurses Faculty of Pharmacy Novi Sad 2018. Clinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinical Center of Serbia since 2007. Head Nurse - semi-intensive care transplantation hepatology Clinical Center of Serbia since 2012. 1. Charter "life saver" IV Congress UINARS, Nis September 2014. 2. Prize for the best poster presentation prepared in the Congress UINARS 2010 Association of Nurses intensive care, anesthesia and resuscitation Serbia March, 2010. 3. Gratitude in recognition of outstanding contribution to the development of health promotion profession, nurses and professional association activities. Alliance of health professionals Republic of Serbia, Association of Nurses and Midwives technicians Serbia.maj 2007.

Nursing and Healthcare

Marci Bradley is a Clinical Nursing Director at UPMC Hamot. She has been with UPMC Hamot for 36 years in a variety of roles and is the key driver and mentor for a successful Nurse Leader Residency Program. Marci is a published author and has presented in a number of venues. Marci is responsible for achieving quality patient outcomes in ten large Med-Surg units and has led numerous successful quality initiatives. She received her BSN at Edinboro University, her MSN at Gannon University and is Nurse Executive Board Certified since 2013.

Nursing Management