About this Event
Nursing Beyond Borders: Shaping Future Nurses is a dynamic conference dedicated to empowering nurses as leaders, advocates, and innovators in an increasingly interconnected world. Centered on the themes of Empowering the Frontline, Professional Empowerment, and Holistic Care in a Global Context, the conference brings together nursing professionals, educators, and future healthcare leaders to explore the evolving role of nursing in shaping healthier communities worldwide.
Through thought-provoking keynote sessions and meaningful discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into professional identity formation, leadership development, mental resilience, and psychological safety in healthcare environments. Organised and led by the King's College London's & Ngee Ann Academy's Nursing students, the conference aims to inspire nurses to embrace their influence beyond clinical practice, strengthen their capacity to deliver compassionate, person-centered care, and confidently navigate the challenges of modern healthcare.
Join us as we celebrate the vital contributions of nurses and equip the next generation with the knowledge, resilience, and vision needed to lead healthcare beyond borders.
AM Session
PROFESSIONAL EMPOWERMENT
Info: Ignite your practice with expert insights that build a rock-solid foundation for holistic empowerment, driving clinical leadership skills that shape nurses into bold global advocates within an ever-changing healthcare landscape. Expect dynamic expert panels and an exclusive fireside chat designed to elevate your voice.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Unwritten Chart: Uncovering Hidden Curriculum in Nursing
Host: Dr. Julia Philippou, King's College London
Info: While nursing education formally recognizes identity formation and embeds it into curricula, these concepts are frequently overshadowed by a heavy focus on technical skills and clinical theories—often existing explicitly as a 'hidden curriculum'. This session exposes these silent identity-building lessons, consciously guiding participants in constructing a deeply rooted professional identity that drives empowerment, clarity, and leadership as global health advocates.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Safe Enough to Grow: Mental Resilience & Psychological Safety
Host: A/Prof. Shefaly Shorey, National University of Singapore
Info: Structural improvements and increased clinical autonomy alone are unsustainable if nurses remain stressed and hesitant to voice their concerns. This session explores the essential interplay between mental resilience and psychological safety, examining common workplace stressors and offering practical strategies to cultivate a supportive work environment that protects nurse well-being and ensures their voices are heard.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel: Preparing Nurses to Thrive in a Changing Global Healthcare Landscape
Info: Join the panel & moderator Mr William Gage (Senior Lecturer in Nursing Education, King's College London) & Panellists: Dr. Andreas Xyrichis (King's College London), Ms. Rohaida Rhamat (National Neuroscience Institute), Mr. Harfiz Bacon (Changi General Hospital), Mr. Rajendran Rajesh (National Heart Centre Singapore) in the panel discussion on " Beyond Borders: Preparing Nurses to Thrive in a Changing Global Healthcare Landscape".
Synthesizing lived experiences from alumni nurses with strategic perspectives from nursing educators and healthcare leaders, this panel critically examines systemic empowerment as an enabler for interprofessional synergy. Discussions focus on breaking down clinical and specialty silos to build high-functioning, collaborative care teams capable of transforming global health delivery.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Leadership at the Bedside: Advocacy, Change and Care
Host: Mr. James Ang Wei Kiat, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Info: Moving beyond abstract definitions of leadership, this session delivers a practical framework to systematically develop nurses into confident bedside leaders. Attendees explore how personal foundational pillars—resilience, self-empowerment, and core professional identity—naturally translate into active clinical advocacy, team motivation, and patient-centered innovation.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Fireside Chat: Empowering the Frontline
Info: Join the Fireside Chat with Ms. Paulin Koh (Chief Nurse, Ministry of Health) & Chair, Dr. Ehsan Khan (Reader in Nursing Education, King's College London) where they discuss: "Empowering the Frontline – From Local Strategies to Global Impact".
This fireside chat provides an open platform to examine what empowerment truly means for frontline nurses and unpack the real-world challenges to empowering oneself and others. Through candid discussion with Singapore’s Chief Nursing Officer, the session explores how the Ministry of Health actively supports nurses in navigating systemic hurdles, advancing career pathways, and achieving sustainable growth to become effective healthcare advocates.
PM Session
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
Info: Networking
HOLISTIC CARE IN GLOBAL CONTEXT
Info: Shift your perspective toward comprehensive patient wellness through an immersive afternoon packed with interactive poster presentations and a lively debate tackling the heavy-hitting realities of modern medicine. Join the conversation on critical global topics spanning community care, the aging population, mental health, and palliative solutions.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Presentations by student community with Q&A
Info: Dr. Dilla Davis, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Education, King's College London • Nursing Students & Alumni
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Debate: The Final Frontier: Mind, Body and Closure
Info: Join the debate on motion "This House believes that physical health should not automatically take priority over emotional wellbeing in the nursing care of people with advanced illness".
Moderator: Mr. Luis Teixeira (King's College London)
• Expert Panel: Ms Georgiana Assadi (King's College London)
• Debate Mentor: Mohamad Norisham Norzan (Ngee Ann Polytechnic) & Calista Koh (Vice-Chair of Student-Led Committee) • Nursing Students & Alumni
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Bringing Life to Final Days: Navigating Palliative Care in the Community
Host: Prof. Catherine Evans, King's College London
Info: As healthcare systems transition end-of-life care into local neighborhoods to Alleviate acute hospital strain, this session evaluates community-based palliative delivery models. Key discussions focus on overcoming operational hurdles while safeguarding patient dignity, supporting caregiver ecosystems, and respecting diverse cultural values.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Integrating Mental Health into Chronic Care & Community Ecosystem
Host: Ms. Porsche Poh Sow Chan, Silver Ribbon SG
Info: Addressing mental healthcare at a key inflection point in Singapore and Asia, this session examines the shift from episodic, isolated clinical interventions to continuous, community-led chronic care models. It explores actionable strategies to dismantle cultural stigma, support caregivers, and build grass-roots resilience for long-term societal reintegration.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Panel: Global Challenges, Local Solutions
Info: Join Moderator Ms. Georgiana Assadi (Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing Education, King's College London) &
Panellists: Dr. Yong Keng Kwang (Ren Ci), Ms. Amira Shaikh (King's College London), Ms. Woon Ping (Yishun Community Hospital), Mr. Muhammad Harfi (King's BSc Nursing Alumni), to discuss Global Challenges and Local Solutions on Collaborative Frameworks for Ageing, End-of-Life, and Population Health. A multidisciplinary panel exploring actionable, cross-sector strategies to bridge acute hospital care with long-term community integration. The Panellists share practical approaches to address pressing global health challenges, including population ageing, end-of-life care, and multidisciplinary team-based advocacy.
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Address
Host: Dr. Fannon Lim & Dr. Julia Philippou
Event venue & nearby stays
Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore, Singapore
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