Nursing Care Conference 2nd Global Edition

Sylvia M. Alston, MSN, MBA, NEC-BC serves as the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Duke Health. In this capacity, she leads system-wide initiatives related to nursing support, retention, workforce development, career development and staffing operations. Her professional expertise encompasses workforce planning and development, cultivating positive work culture, nurse recognition, optimizing scheduling and staffing strategies, effective recruitment and creating effective incentive programs. In addition to her leadership responsibilities, Ms. Alston is committed to advancing nursing excellence through mentorship and innovative practice. She actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement solutions that address the evolving challenges of healthcare. Passionate about empowering nurses at all stages of their careers, she advocates for continuous education and professional growth, fostering an environment where staff are equipped to deliver the highest quality patient care.