Annual Global Perspectives in Nursing Roundtable

The aim of the annual roundtable events is to cultivate a global network of nursing educators, fostering the exchange of ideas and the development of sustainable, mutually beneficial professional relationships.

The event is conducted in a roundtable format, featuring presentations by distinguished speakers from around the globe, followed by a moderated question-and-answer session to facilitate dialogue and knowledge exchange.

5th Annual Event: Voices from Rural Nursing Practice
In partnership with University of Eldoret (Kenya), Christian Medical College (India), Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Ghana), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru), and St. John Paul II Mission Orthopaedic Hospital (Zambia).
March 25, 2026

• “Leadership at the Frontline: Bridging Policy and Practice in Rural Health Systems” 
  Everlyne Rotich, PhD, Msc. N, Bsc.N 
  University of Eldoret (Kenya)
• “Care that Goes the Extra Mile” 
  Priya Ranjani, B.Sc Nursing, FFNP, M.Sc. Nursing
  Christian Medical College (India)
• “Challenges and Successes : Voices from Rural Nursing Practice in Ghana” 
  Gifty Nkum, MA, BSc 
  Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Ghana)
• “How We Train Community Health Workers Matters: 
  A Cluster-Randomized Trial of an Innovative Approach to Boosting Maternal and Child Health Impact and Reduce Child Stunting in Peru” 
  Laura Altobelli, BSN, MPH, DrPH
  Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru)
• “Realities of Rural Nursing” 
  Future Nsanji, RN
  St. John Paul II Mission Orthopaedic Hospital (Zambia)
• “Transforming Rural Maternal Health: 
  The KUMC RMOMS Project to Improve Access to Maternal Care in Rural Kansas”
  Katherine Walker-Rodriguez, MSN, RN 
  University of Kansas Medical Center (U.S.)

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Past Roundtables

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4th Annual Roundtable
Preparing for the Future: Nursing Workforce Development
In partnership with MOI University (Kenya), Christian Medical College (India), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru)
March 26, 2025

• “Preparing Nurses for Global Health Crises: Building a Collaborative Network for Rapid Response Training”
  Everlyne Rotich, Ph.D., Msc. N, Bsc.N
  MOI University
• “Nurse Well-being and Resilience”
  Anita Kiruba Jeyakumar, BSN, MSN
  Christian Medical College
• “Critical Thinking for Evidence Based Midwifery”
  Naysha Becerra-Chauca, RM, MSc
  Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• “Measuring What Matters to Educate, Retain, and Sustain the Nursing Workforce”
  Barbara MacArthur, MN, RN, FAAN
  University of Kansas Medical Center

3rd Annual Roundtable
Delivering Midwifery Education & Practice
In partnership with Nursing Faculty of St. Luke’s International University (Japan), MOI University (Kenya), Christian Medical College (India), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Peru)
March 27, 2024

• “Supporting Women’s Health During Disasters”
  Yukari Igarashi Ph.D., RN, CNM
  St. Luke’s International University
• “Revolutionizing Midwifery: Adept & Ingenious Care for Modern Challenges”
  Everlyne Rotich, Ph.D., Msc. N, Bsc.N
  MOI University
• “Culturally Sensitive Midwifery Education”
  Dorathy Devakirubai, BSc(N),MSc(N)
  Christian Medical College
• “Critical Thinking for Evidence Based Midwifery”
  Naysha Becerra-Chauca, RM, MSc
  Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• “Bridging the Geographical Gap in Midwifery Practice Through Global Virtual Collaborations and Connections”
  Christy Evers, DNP
  University of Kansas Medical Center

2nd Annual Roundtable
Teaching & Learning with Technology in Nursing
In partnership with Nursing Faculty of St. Luke’s International University (Japan), MOI University (Kenya), Christian Medical College (India)
March 8, 2023

• “WhatsApp Consulting: Guiding Trainee Nurses in Making Clinical Decision on Child Care”
  O’Brien Kyololo, Ph.D., MSN, BScN | MOI University
• “Educational Effectiveness and Ethical Issues Using Social Networks”
  Yujiro Matsuishi, RN, PhD | St. Luke’s International University
• “Game Based Learning”
  Naomi Nancy, BSN, MSN |Christian Medical College
• “COIL experiences with US and Japan”
  Erika Ota, Ph.D., RNM, MHSc | St. Luke’s International University
• “Game Based Learning”
  Dinesh Kumar Suganandam, M.ScN | Christian Medical College
• “Using Google classrooms and WhatsApp to assess food quality and food insecurity”
  Kathryn Balaram, MPH, RN, IBCLC | University of Kansas Medical Center

1st Annual Roundtable
From Education to Practice: A Cross-Cultural Perspective of Preparing and Retaining our Nursing Workforce
In partnership with The School of Nursing Science of St. Luke’s International University in Tokyo, Japan
March 2, 2022 

• “Telenursing Support for Older Adults with Chronic Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic”
  Tomoko Kamei, RN, PHN, Ph.D.
  St. Luke’s International University
• “Competencies of New Graduate Nurses: Current Trends and Where to Go From Here”
  Laura Klenke-Borgmann, Ph.D., RN, CHSE
  University of Kansas Medical Center
• “Education and Working Condition of Nurses in Japan”
  Hiromi Oku, RN,PHN, Ph.D.
  St. Luke’s International University
• “Leadership Support for New Graduate Nurses”
  Ericka Sanner-Stiehr, Ph.D., RN
  University of Kansas Medical Center