Karsh Nursing Scholars Day Conference: Innovation in Practice

Estrellita & Yousuf Karsh Nursing Scholars Day celebrates Brigham nurses’ contributions to research, innovation and improvement initiatives. It is named in honor of the generosity and vision of Estrellita Karsh, a longtime friend of the Brigham Department of Nursing.

The event will be held on Wednesday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mass General Brigham Assembly Row in celebration of nursing science. This year’s theme is “Innovation in Practice.”

New this year: For the first time, Karsh Nursing Scholars Day has been expanded into a full-day conference with contact hours provided. This means that Brigham nurses can use a conference day to attend and their professional development dollars for the registration fee and other recognized expenses.

This event is open to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital nursing departments.

Event Information

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mass General Brigham Assembly Row
399 Revolution Drive, Somerville

Getting There

By public transit

Train: MBTA Orange Line – Assembly Station is the closest train station.

Bus: Direct bus routes to Assembly Row: from Downtown Boston (Route 92) and Davis Square (Route 90). Routes to Sullivan Square from Davis Square (Route 89), Central Square (Route 91) and Medford (Route 101 + 95).

By car

From North: Take I-93 South to exit 20 toward "Sullivan Square/Charlestown/Assembly Square." Stay in the left most lane to make a U-Turn onto Mystic Ave. Take a right turn at the set of lights onto Revolution Drive, proceed straight to find Mass General Brigham on your right.

From South/Downtown: Take I-93 North to exit 20 toward “MA-99/Sullivan Square/Somerville.” Turn right onto Cambridge Street followed by a left onto Beacham Street followed by a left onto Main Street. Make a right onto Grand Union Boulevard followed by a right onto Revolution Drive. Proceed straight to find Mass General Brigham on your right.

Parking is available at the MGB garage for a fee.

Rates:

0-3 hours: Free
3-4 hours: $3
4-5 hours: $5
5-6 hours: $15
6+ hours: $27

Event Registration

Cost

$75.00 (Payment only accepted via credit card)

Registration Information

Cancellations and Refunds: All refund requests must be made by Wednesday, March 26, 2025. No refunds will be given thereafter. No registration will be accepted without payment.
Continuing Education: This event will be eligible for contact hours.

Please Note:

Room temperature may vary; please bring a sweater or jacket so you are comfortable throughout the day.
Casual dress is recommended.

Register

Please check off "Karsh Nursing Scholars Day," select May 28, 2025 as the date, and hit Submit.

Event Agenda

8 - 8:30 a.m.	Registration and check In	Coffee/light breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.	Welcome to Karsh Day	History and overview of Karsh Day and introduction of keynote speaker
8:45 - 10:15 a.m.	Keynote speaker	Dr. Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, RN Topic: Innovation in Nursing
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.	Break	Snacks/beverages
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Podium presentations	Three poster presentations
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Lunch/networking	Provided on site
12:30 - 2 p.m.	Research Fair/Poster Viewing	Tables: Wellness (EAP, PNR) Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) Professional Development (certification, grad school) Nurse Scientists Medical Library and BEI Scholarships available iHub for Digital Innovation Brigham Ignite Simulation Lab
2 - 4:15 p.m.	Hackathon (guided exercise)	Hiyam Nadel/Dan Weberg (facilitators) The Hackathon is an exercise meant to encourage innovative thinking and collaboration. Participants will be organized into small groups and presented with a real-world problem. Participants will be guided through brainstorming and, at the end of the exercise, will pitch their possible solutions to the other groups.
4 - 4:25 p.m.	Closing Remarks	Julia Mason, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services
4:25 - 4:30 p.m.	Evaluation QR Code