I would like to welcome all delegates and participants to the International Conference on Nursing Science & Practice, 2017. This event will be a great place to expand your knowledge on the latest innovative approaches in clinical practice and nursing education; research initiatives that impact global health and wellness; and share experiences in nursing practice that demonstrate best practice with colleagues. Thank you for joining us and taking the time to investment in learning how the latest research and advancements will impact nursing practice today and in the future. Taking the initiative to attend and learn from others is an essential aspect professional development. I hope each of you will take away ways in which we can impact care on a global scale, be innovative in our approaches to care and look differently about research so we can all be a consumer of the evidence that will inform healthcare practices globally.

Dr. Kathleen Williamson, MSN, PhD, RN
Associate Professor and Chair, Wilson School of Nursing