Keynote Address: "SOAR: Building Strength-Based Professional Growth"
The Simmons School of Nursing is delighted to once again host the Bridge & Mentoring Center Fall Lectureship on Thursday, November 19, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. As a cornerstone event on the School of Nursing's calendar, the Lectureship brings distinguished nursing leaders together with all Simmons University students to impart knowledge, foster professional confidence, and inspire future careers. This year, we are proud to welcome our guest speaker and Simmons University alumna, Dr. Judith Cullinane ('17CAGS, '18PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, LSBBH), Chief Nursing Officer of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Dr. Cullinane will present a lecture titled "SOAR: Building Strength-Based Professional Growth", exploring how to master the essential skills that drive personal and professional development.
Dr. Cullinane is an acclaimed leader in the nursing field and advocate of patient-family centered healthcare. She obtained her doctorate from Simmons University and was an Adjunct Associate Professor of Nursing Practice from 2006 to 2023. Her distinguished career includes serving as a former president of the NAHN Greater Boston Chapter, earning a Lean Six Sigma Healthcare Black Belt certification, and being recognized as one of the 2016 Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare by the INA. Dr. Cullinane is the recipient of numerous awards (Louis Lasagna Research Award, ALPFA Excellence in Community Award, NERBNA Nursing Excellence Award in Education and Teaching, and others) and has been featured in several publications (PLOS One, Academies Pediatrics, The Journal of Burn Care and Research, and more).
In her current role as Chief Nursing Officer of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Dr. Cullinane oversees three hospital sites, a skilled nursing facility, and 26 clinics, and directs nursing and case management across all Spaulding Hospitals. Throughout her career, her purpose has been building a community founded on partnership, collaboration, and empowerment. Her personal dedication and professional leadership exemplify excellence in nursing, bringing immense value to the healthcare field and the broader community.
Join us for this special opportunity with one of healthcare's most dedicated advocates! Register now and gain expert insights to take your career to the next level. Dinner will be served, and a streaming option will be available for remote participants. This event is open to the public, and everyone is invited—we can’t wait to see you there!
CEU's will be available at this event.