On July 24, 2024, we hosted an online lecture as part of the “Nursing Lecture Series: From Experts to Novices.” The lecture, titled “Nursing at Cross-Roads: What’s Next for Nursing,” was presented by Dr. Sarah L. Szanton, Dean and Patricia M. Davidson Health Equity and Social Justice Endowed Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. The lecture was attended by 51 participants from both Japan and abroad. Despite its brief duration, the lecture sparked many questions and lively discussions focused on empowering nurses to meet current and future challenges.