Excelsior College's School of Nursing and Albany Medical Center present the Annual Educational Institute on Friday, June 2 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Latham, New York. The conference is designed to disseminate innovative strategies in supporting veteran nursing education, their transition into the workforce, along with trends in veteran health care. Medical professionals interested in learning about successful education strategies and trends impacting the health care system including: Nurse educators Staff development professionals Nurse leaders Health care organizations Veterans and those transitioning from the military This year's keynote speaker will be Donna Lake, PhD, RN, NEA-BC. She is a Retired Colonel, Air Force and Clinical Associate Professor, East Carolina University College of Nursing. The conference is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Afternoon lunch will be served. For more info, visit