Nursing and Healthcare

Prof. Carmen Chan is an esteemed academic with extensive experience in nursing program curriculum development and management. She currently serves as the Vice Director (Education) and Chairperson of the Curriculum Committee at the Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Additionally, she oversees two undergraduate programs as the Undergraduate Division Head. Prof. Chan has been instrumental in adopting and testing innovative teaching methods, including problem-based learning, e-learning, and flipped classrooms, to enhance the educational experience. Her significant contributions to nursing education were recently recognized with the University Education Award.

Prof. Chan's research interests focus on nursing education, curriculum development, and innovative teaching methodologies. She is particularly interested in exploring how new educational approaches can improve student learning outcomes and foster critical thinking in nursing practice. Her work also emphasizes the integration of technology in nursing education to prepare students for the evolving healthcare landscape.

Linda Sage is an internationally recognized expert and passionate advocate for improving personal psychological health and wellbeing. With decades of experience, Linda has worked with a diverse range of clients, including hospitals, educational institutions, prisons, and corporate entities across the UK, US, Europe, and the Middle East. She specializes in helping professionals in caring environments—where self-care is often neglected—to prioritize their own wellbeing. At the heart of her message is the belief that it is possible to achieve personal and professional success by caring for oneself while helping others.

As an international speaker, author, trainer, and mentor, Linda’s engaging approach energizes audiences and transforms individuals. Her simplified message of self-worth inspires personnel at all levels to achieve more, develop resilience, and overcome the fears, phobias, and habits that contribute to Compassion Fatigue. Linda’s work helps build more competent and confident professionals, benefiting individuals, employers, and the clients they serve.

Linda Sage focuses on the psychological health and resilience of professionals in caregiving roles. Her work aims to address Compassion Fatigue, improve self-care practices, and enhance personal and professional growth through mental well-being strategies. She is passionate about promoting a positive mindset, self-worth, and the development of emotional resilience in the workplace. Linda Sage focuses on the psychological health and resilience of professionals in caregiving roles. Her work aims to address Compassion Fatigue, improve self-care practices, and enhance personal and professional growth through mental well-being strategies. She is passionate about promoting a positive mindset, self-worth, and the development of emotional resilience in the workplace.