As health care moves to a more patient-centered, integrated delivery system, nurses’ roles have expanded and evolved. Their contributions, expertise, and insights are better appreciated. But because nurses have struggled so long for recognition, some may find it difficult to adjust to their more distinctive, powerful positions. This presentation by a Boston College nurse who has worked with top scientific leaders and expert clinical care providers throughout her career explores the changing role of the nurse leader.

Maureen Gormley is chief operating officer of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, the world’s largest clinical research hospital, where she oversees hospital administration and operations, patient support services, space, facilities, and several other functions. A leader in quality improvement, strategic planning, organizational development, and cost containment, Gormley holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Boston College, an M.P.H. from Yale University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University.

A reception will follow the presentation.