Anne Jordan, a frontline BScN RN with 26 years of experience across various acute and community care settings, is keenly aware of the challenges and constraints that permeate our complex healthcare system.

However, she believes that we stand on the brink of an exciting revolution in the sciences, marked by an explosion of innovative technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to gene editing, which are transforming the entire landscape of healthcare. To navigate these challenges effectively, Anne asserts that incorporating diverse perspectives and implementing clear strategies to eliminate barriers to innovation is essential for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective healthcare.

Frontline professionals encounter these challenges daily and have invaluable insights to offer. By collaborating with stakeholders, nurses can identify significant barriers and propose creative, practical solutions that enhance the healthcare experience for everyone involved.

In 2021, Anne co-founded Nurses For Sustainable Care, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at fostering a platform where nurses can share their insights and collaborate for the betterment of our healthcare system. She believes that to access transformative ideas for the future of healthcare, it is vital to engage and empower the largest group of direct caregivers in the room—our nurses.

By participating in this conference, Anne aims to ignite conversations that will lead to meaningful change and inspire action among healthcare professionals and policymakers alike.