???? Featured International Speaker: Lic. Orbelia López Orellana
One of the most significant moments of the congress will be the keynote lecture by Lic. Orbelia López Orellana, Dean of the School of Nursing at the Catholic University of Honduras, who will present:
“Honduran Nursing in the Latin American Context: History and Challenges”
Why Her Participation Matters:
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Regional Academic Leadership: As Dean, she represents the highest authority in nursing education in Honduras, with an integrative vision of higher education and professional practice.
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Historical and Forward-Looking Perspective: Her lecture offers an in-depth analysis of the present and future of Honduran and Central American nursing, addressing key challenges such as:
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Training and accreditation.
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Leadership and professional autonomy.
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Identity and social recognition.
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Academic mobility and skilled migration.
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The role of nursing in regional health systems.
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Bridge Between Latin America and the U.S.: Her presence strengthens ties between Latin American nursing, the Hispanic professional diaspora in the United States, and North American health and educational institutions.
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Inspiration for Migrant Professionals: By sharing experiences from the Honduran context, she provides a model of excellence, resilience, and community commitment applicable to thousands of Hispanic nurses seeking to integrate into the U.S. healthcare system.
???? A Congress with International and Human Vision
The inclusion of Lic. Orbelia López Orellana in the scientific program reaffirms AHPSI’s commitment to:
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Valuing knowledge produced in Latin America.
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Highlighting female leadership in health professions.
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Encouraging horizontal academic exchange between countries.
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Supporting professional mobility with human quality and scientific rigor.
???? Event Details
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Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Time: 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (early arrival recommended)
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Location: Montefiore Medical Center – Cherkasky Auditorium
*111 East 210th Street, Moses Division, Bronx, New York 10467*
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Email: info@ahpsi.org
Phone: 732-277-9640
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