Nurse Leaders in the Age of AI: Practice, Partnership and Possibility

Oct. 20, 2026 at 12:30 pm CT

 Nurse Leaders in the Age of AI: Practice, Partnership and Possibility

AI conversations are everywhere, but not every nurse leader has had the same opportunity to learn, experiment, or understand how AI applies to nursing leadership and clinical practice. This webinar will offer a practical discussion of AI and emerging technology through the lens of nurse leadership, clinical inquiry and evidence dissemination. Presenters will discuss how nurse leaders, including nurse scientists, can collaborate to evaluate AI-related opportunities, support implementation within health care organizations and communicate value through scholarship and practice outcomes. The session will emphasize the nurse leader’s role in asking better questions, building cross-functional partnerships and ensuring AI supports meaningful improvement in care delivery.

This webinar will not be accredited for NCPD hours.

Learning Outcome:

• Describe how nurse leaders can collaborate to evaluate, implement and disseminate AI-enabled innovations in clinical practice.

About the Presenters

Monique Bouvier, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, Assistant Professor, Emory University's School of Nursing; Corporate Director of Nursing Science, Emory Healthcare

Monique Bouvier is an Assistant Professor at Emory University's School of Nursing and the Corporate Director of Nursing Science at Emory Healthcare, bringing 20 years of clinical experience to her leadership roles. Holding a PhD in nursing science from the University of San Diego alongside nursing degrees from the University of Florida, her research centers on care delivery model redesign, embedding nursing science principles into practice and integrating technology into nursing workflows. A widely published author and speaker, she also actively serves on the American Nurse Enterprise Research Advisory Council and the Georgia Nursing Workforce Advisory Board.

Joni Watson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN, Senior Director, Professional Practice, AONL

Joni L. Watson, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN, is a nationally recognized nurse executive, oncology leader, strategist and scholar whose work advances nursing leadership, workforce transformation, professional practice and evidence dissemination. She serves as senior director of professional practice for the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, editor of the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, and holds adjunct appointments at the Duke University School of Nursing and the University of Texas at Tyler. Drawing on clinical, executive, academic, publishing and entrepreneurial experience, Dr. Watson develops innovative programs, partnerships and resources that strengthen nurse leaders, demonstrate the value and impact of nursing and improve healthcare delivery.

Margaret Gettis, DNP, CPNP-PC, EBP-C, Clinical/Academic Liaison-Doctoral Students; Nurse Scientist/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Dr. Margaret Gettis is a Nurse Scientist and the Clinical/Academic Liaison for Doctoral student-employees at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She developed a structured and sustainable model for clinical–academic collaboration that aligns student educational goals with the healthcare system’s priorities while supporting rigorous scholarly work.

Christina J. Calamaro, PhD, PPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, Director of Nursing & Allied Health Research and EBP, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Associate Professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University

Dr. Calamaro advances pediatric nursing through research leadership and evidence-based practice. Her career connects academic scholarship, funded research and frontline clinical improvement. She directs Nursing and Allied Health Research and Evidence-Based Practice at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and serves as Associate Clinical Professor at Emory University. Her work translates science into clinical decisions, while her fellowships, NIH funding and mentorship support nursing excellence.

Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC, SVP, Nursing Excellence, Innovation, & Patient Experience, Children’s Health

Dr. Brennan Lewis is a Senior Vice President at Children’s Health, advancing nursing excellence, innovation and patient experience. She provides strategic leadership for nursing informatics and digital transformation, aligning technology, data and clinical practice to improve workflows and the nursing experience. She is passionate about developing nurse leaders, strengthening leadership pipelines and preparing nursing for the future of care delivery.

Lindsey Patton, PhD, APRN, PCNS-BC, Sr. Director, Nursing Excellence, Research, and Innovation, Children’s Health

Lindsey Patton is the Senior Director of Nursing Excellence, Research and Innovation at Children’s Health System of Texas in Dallas and adjunct faculty at Texas Christian University. With more than 15 years of pediatric nursing experience, she focuses on strengthening nursing research infrastructure, advancing evidence-based practice and applying implementation science to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. As a clinical nurse specialist and nurse scientist, Dr. Patton connects clinical practice, research and innovation to address real-world challenges in pediatric care.