Past Presentations

Dealing with Challenging Students in Classrooms and Clinicals

Students have different learning styles and abilities which can create a challenging and dynamic learning environment. Educators need to implement effective strategies to maintain and provide an environment that is conducive to learning and growth for all students. This session will address various aspects of effectively engaging and supporting challenging students in the classroom and…

Innovative Teaching Strategies for Simulation and the Classroom

Research-based practices and student data informs faculty of areas for needed innovations in teaching. Innovative strategies will be presented that can be utilized in simulation and in the classroom. The most recent innovative simulation methods implemented in nursing programs will be presented to prompt participants to consider how these tools add value to student learning…

After The Session with Dr. Matthew Etchells

In this two-part episode of the “After the Session” podcast, Betsy and Robin talk with Dr. Matthew Etchells to explore critical issues from the panel presentation Pivots, Predicaments, and Possibilities: Navigating the New Educational Landscape (link to recorded session on the site). Matthew shares more of his research and the significant impact of the pandemic…

Innovative Global Nursing Education

While international relationships and study abroad opportunities are very common in the arts and humanities, such opportunities are also becoming more common in nursing and allied health. Nursing faculty generally lack knowledge on the identification, development, and implementation of these global opportunities. This educational activity will explore the benefits of global nursing clinical experiences and…

Pivots, Predicaments, and Possibilities: Navigating the New Educational Landscape

Expert panelists for this session explore the many ways the pandemic has altered nursing education. They discuss the impact of a rapid shift to online learning and what our future learners might bring into the classroom and clinical settings because of their pandemic learning experiences. Follow link to view recording of this session. Nursing Continuing…

Difficult Conversations February 9, 2023

Challenging discussions are part of the faculty role! Join our panelists as they guide us through ways to get through the tough talks successfully. In this session, our panelists give practical strategies for critical structure and context to help when it’s time for those high-stakes conversations with students, with colleagues, and others. Nursing Continuing Professional…

Negotiating Authorship with Dr. Julia Phillippi

Dr. Julia Philippi is Director of Nurse-Midwifery Specialty and Chair of the Family Care Community at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. A prolific author, reviewer, and editor, Dr. Philippi shares with Betsy Kennedy her ideas, strategies, and framework for determining authorship on manuscripts.

Engaging Online Learners – November 17, 2022

Engaging learners in the online setting can be a challenge! Our expert panelists for this session share their perspectives for best practices in three critical areas: structure, interaction, and presence. Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) is available from November 17, 2022 to November 17, 2025. In order to obtain one contact hour of NCPD, please…

Entering Academia: Why Mentoring Matters – October 2022

In this fun and informational session, Drs. Moser and Wyatt discuss all things mentoring. Pearls, pitfalls, and everything in between. Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) is available from October 20, 2022 to October 20, 2025. In order to obtain one hour of NCPD, please complete the survey after viewing the session, and follow this link…

Work-Life Balance: Feb 10, 2022

Work-life balance? Always a challenge! Join the panel discussion as our experts define it and provide practical strategies for achieving it. NOTE: There are no Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours available for this session.

Incorporating the Social Determinants of Health into the Culture of Nursing Education, Research and Practice – November 2021

In this session our scholars share their work and insights in a discussion of social determinants of health and how they can be integrated in our practice, research, and educational settings. We invite you to complete this survey after viewing the session. NOTE: There are no Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours available for this…

Writing for Academia: Not as Difficult as You Think – September 2021

In this inaugural session, our expert panel gives practical information for getting started with scholarly writing. This one is especially great for new faculty! We invite you to complete this survey after viewing the session. NOTE: There are no Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours available for this session.