Delaware Organization for Nursing Leadership

Rosemary (Rosi) Wurster is a senior healthcare executive with a strong clinical background in emergency nursing and extensive leadership experience. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of patient care services and Chief Nurse Executive at Bayhealth, a three- time Magnet(tm) designated health system in central and southern Delaware. Dr. Wurster leads nursing, staff and patient education, surgical, women’s and children’s services, emergency, and trauma services across Bayhealth, focusing on high reliability, human experience, and team wellbeing.

With prior leadership experiences spanning inpatient, outpatient, emergency care as well as nursing quality and system operations in community hospitals and academic centers, she has contributed to leadership literature on professional practice models, patient experience, and workforce stabilization and optimization. Her present research and EBP interest is in developing tactical academic and practice partnerships across multiple professions.

Dr. Wurster holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Drexel University and other advanced degrees, is board-certified as a nurse executive and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is an affiliate professor at the University of Delaware and is active in her faith community emotional health and youth program initiatives.

Bola Folarin is an accomplished nurse leader with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Starting her career as a registered nurse, she quickly developed a passion for patient care and leadership. Over the years, Bola has excelled in various roles, from direct patient care to nursing management, where she's been instrumental in improving clinical operations, patient outcomes, and staff development. 

Known for her strategic thinking and ability to inspire her team, Bola has driven initiatives that enhance patient safety, quality improvement, and nurse retention. Her leadership has made a significant impact on both patient care and organizational success. She is currently serving as the nurse manager for the medical surgical unit and the float team at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE.

Bola holds a MSN degree in Clinical Nurse Leader from Drexel University, a BSN degree in Nursing from West Chester University, and a BSc degree in Insurance and Risk Management from Indiana State University. She remains committed to lifelong learning, regularly contributing to professional nursing communities.

Adrianna Davis is a Lead Clinical Research Nurse at Bayhealth in the Cancer Institute. In addition to this role, she is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Delaware serving in the Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Program. Through her role at University of Delaware Adrianna was instrumental in the work of the inaugural cohort of Bayhealth Scholars and continues to be a dedicated faculty member in the program.

Adrianna has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Delaware State University, and has a dual Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Nursing Leadership, both from Wilmington University. Her background consists of Medical Surgical Nursing, Women’s Health, Hospice, and Pediatric Case Management. Beyond her dedication to patient care, Adrianna inspires her team by championing innovation and leading with purpose.

Adrianna was also nominated for the 2025 and 2026 Delaware Top Nurse in two categories, Home Health and Hospice and Research and Science. Adrianna’s leadership is deeply inspired by her daughter, fueling her commitment to growth, empathy, and innovation.

Nursing Excellence Manager, ChristianaCare

Maria Brown obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York College of Pennsylvania in 2007 and her master's degree in nursing, concentrated in Clinical Nursing Leadership from Drexel University. She is board certified in progressive-care nursing and as a Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Executive Advanced. Maria has worked in progressive-care nursing, focusing on the care of complex trauma and surgical patients. Most recently, she is a Manager of Nursing Excellence, which supports the Magnet® recognition program, virtual acute care nursing, nursing professional governance and more. Maria has served on several organizational committees at the local level and on the National American Nurses Association Virtual Nursing Steering Panel. Maria has presented locally and nationally on a variety of topics related to her role and contributed to the publication “Principles of Virtual Nursing”, released by the American Nurses Association, in 2025. Maria has been a member of the DONL since 2019 and is currently the 2026 Immediate Past President.