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April 17-19, 2013Preconference Sessions – April 15-16

Striving for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education

13th Annual

At the breathtaking

Chateau on the Lake Resort and SpaBranson, Missouri

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Conference History – The 13th Annual Nurse Educator Institute is hosted by North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE). Our mission is to bring world-class speakers to the beautiful Ozarks with evidence-based guidelines to improve teaching skills with an emphasis on practical application.

Target Audience – This conference is designed for educators in all levels of nursing education including those teaching in ADN, BSN, Diploma, PN, & CNA programs. Clinical nurse educators, staff development, and other allied health professionals will gain valuable information to apply to practice. In addition, nursing students and clinical staff are invited to attend Interpretation of Lab Tests with the incredible national speaker, Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP on Thursday, April 18th.

Conference Objectives At the end of this conference, attendees will be able to:

· Apply active learning strategies in classroom and clinical settings.

· Identify strategies for curriculum development that reflect evidence-based practice.

· Identify new trends in nursing education.

· Discuss measures to assess and improve learning outcomes.

· Develop instructional design to promote learner involvement.

· Incorporate new methods for understanding and teaching laboratory values.

Nursing Contact Hours OfferedUAMS AHEC-NW is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Arkansas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact hours:

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5.5 Preconference Workshop A – Designing Effective Learning Episodes for Nursing Informatics

5.5 Preconference Workshop B – Cardiac Pharmacology Update

5.5 Preconference Workshop C – Writing NCLEX®-Style Test Items to Promote Critical Thinking

5.5 Preconference Workshop D - Clinical Learning: New Approaches for a New Era in Nursing

1.5 Evening Dinner Workshop

15.8 Nurse Educator Institute (April 17-19)

All faculty at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience (1) any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services and (2) any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. This conference has received commercial support from a variety of vendors. This commercial support shall not influence the design and scientific objectivity of this educational activity. A complete list of vendors will be available at the conference in the printed materials. The educational event will be kept separate from promotional activities.

Submit by January 15, 2013Consider submitting a poster related to nursing education or an evidence-based clinical study with implications for nursing education. Abstracts will be peer reviewed with notification of acceptance within two weeks after submission. For complete poster presentation guidelines, you may download information at www.northark.edu/naphe. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 870-715-7508.*Note – we are accepting posters for the Curriculum Institute (April 15-16) and the Nurse Educator Institute (April 17-19). You can submit your poster for one or both Institutes. Please indicate with submission of poster abstract which session(s) you are considering.

Nurse Educator Institute - Poster AbstractsThese posters will be displayed on Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18

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Monday April 15

TuesdayApril 16

WednesdayApril 17

Thursday April 18

Friday April 19

7:30 - 8:30Registration & sign-in

Nursing Curriculum Institute Preconference Workshops

Exhibits & Posters

7:00 - 8:00Registration &

sign-inExhibits & Posters


sign-inExhibits & Posters


sign-in

8:15 - 9:15Plenary Session

8:15 - 10:00Interpretation of

Lab Tests



8:30 - 3:30Nursing Curriculum Institute:Learning Strategies, Activities

and Tools Concept-based Curriculum

All preconference workshops are full day sessions which

include lunch

9:15 - 9:45Refreshments

Exhibits & Posters


Exhibits & Posters




Lab Tests

10:45 - 11:45Concurrent

Workshops #3

Workshop A:Designing Effective Learning

Episodes for Nursing

Informatics

Workshop C:Writing

NCLEX®- Style Test Items to

Promote Critical Thinking: What’s

Next?

11:30 - 12:45Networking LunchExhibits & Posters

12:00 - 1:00Networking LunchExhibits & Posters

11:45 - 11:55Reconvene to Main Ballroom


Workshops #1


Lab Tests

11:55 - 1:00Closing Keynote

Plenary

Workshop B: Cardiac

Pharmacology Update

Workshop D: Clinical

Learning: New Approaches for a New Era in

Nursing


Exhibits & Posters


Exhibits & Posters close


Workshops #2


Lab Tests

6:00 - 8:00Opening

Networking Reception

College of the Ozarks Keeter

Center

5:15 - 7:45Optional Evening Dinner

Workshops

5:15 Shuttle departs

for Optional Dinner and

Branson Show

Bird’s-Eye-View of Events

Workshop OutcomesThe participant will be able to:

Explain the current emphasis on transforming pre-licensure nursing curricula.

Identify selected activities and tools to incorporate into nursing curriculum that reflect current best practices and trends.

Describe at least three learning activities to help students develop in one of the QSEN (Quality & Safety Education for Nurses) competency areas.

Describe strategies to implement concept-based curriculum into teaching and learning.

Integrate concepts of evidence-based practice into the curriculum.

Speakers:

Donna “Iggy” Ignatavicius, MS, RN, ANEFNationally recognized as an expert in nursing education and medical-surgical/gerontological nursing, “Iggy” has a wealth of experience in education, clinical nursing, and administration. She has taught in PN, diploma, ADN, and BSN programs for many years. Currently, Donna conducts program consultation on curriculum transformation, active learning strategies, and evaluation methods. Donna is founder of the Boot Camp for Nurse Educators® conference and the author

of a number of articles, chapters, and books, including Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered Collaborative Care (6th ed.), co-authored with Linda Workman. Donna was inducted into the prestigious Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF) in recognition of her national contributions to the field of nursing education.

NursiNg CurriCulum iNstitute April 15-16

Learning Strategies, Activities and Tools

Susan Stillwell DNP, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN

Susan Stillwell is an Associate Professor of Nursing at University of Portland and previously the Associate Director of the Center for the Advancement of EBP for Nursing and Health Professions at Arizona State University. She has published on the EBP paradigm, innovative teaching strategies to teach and integrate EBP into courses and across the curriculum to best prepare graduates to be evidence users. She is a co-author of an Evidence-Based Practice series published in the American Journal of Nursing which received the 2011 Sigma Theta Tau Media Award. Susan is a Fellow in the NLN Academy of Nursing Education and a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.

Janice Williams RN, DNP, ACNS-BC, CDE

Janice serves as Professor of Nursing and Program Director at College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO (BSN program). She has been a med-surg nurse for 28 years, including 24 years in nursing education. She has taught in ADN and BSN programs in Tennessee, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Missouri. Her passion is creating a nourishing environment of servant leadership for faculty and students. Janice developed the College’s BSN program, integrating critical thinking (CT) strategies, visual concepts, and state-of-the-art simulation. She delights in mentoring faculty in innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development.

Monday, April 15Donna Ignatavicius

7:30 Registration and sign-in Curriculum Posters & Exhibits open

8:30 Welcome & disclosures

8:45 Transforming Nursing Curricula: Rethinking Myths & Old Paradigms

10:15 Refreshments Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

10:45 Integrating Safety Into Your Nursing Curricula: Individual, Staff, and System

12:00 Networking lunch Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

12:45 Designing a Conceptual Approach to Teaching & Learning


2:30 Using Concepts as a Focus: Strategies for the Classroom

3:45 Evaluation/wrap-up

4:00 Adjourn

Tuesday, April 16Susan Stillwell and Janice Williams

7:30 Registration and sign-in Curriculum Posters & Exhibits open


8:45 Differentiation among EBP*; Quality Improvement & Research; The Spirit of Inquiry – How to Identify It & Teaching Strategies – Susan Stillwell


10:45 Foundational Underpinnings for EBP in the Curriculum; Using Language Reflective of EBP; Using the PICOT Format to Formulate Clinical Questions – Susan Stillwell

12:00 Networking lunch Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

12:45 Creating Critical Connections Between Pathophysiology & Pharmacology – Janice Williams

2:00 Refreshments Curriculum Posters & Exhibits close

2:30 Memorable Learning Environments: Effective Use of Visual Concepts – Janice Williams

3:45 Evaluation/wrap-up

4:00 Adjourn

Curriculum Institute - Poster AbstractsThese posters will be displayed on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16

Submit by January 15, 2013Consider submitting a poster related to curricular issues including designing and implementing the concept-based curriculum, using simulation to support a concept-based curriculum, impact of NCLEX® pass rates with curricular change, accreditation issues, clinical experiences, or any other curricular issues. Download poster guidelines at http://www.northark.edu/naphe.

*Note – we are accepting posters for the Curriculum Institute (April 15-16) and the Nurse Educator Institute (April 17-19). You can submit your poster for one or both Institutes. Please indicate with submission of poster abstract which session(s) you are considering.

NursiNg CurriCulum iNstitute April 15-16

Learning Strategies, Activities and Tools

* Evidence Based Practice

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Preconference Workshop A Monday, April 15

Designing Effective Learning Episodes for Nursing InformaticsDee McGonigle, PhD, RN, FAAN, CNE • Kathleen Mastrian, PhD, RN

Technology integration in healthcare and changing students are two of the converging forces driving the transformation of nursing education. Principles of nursing informatics are central to prepare competent nurses to practice in technology laden healthcare environments. This workshop will explore the calls for transforming nursing education and focus on evidence for nurse educator practice while providing the opportunity to collaborate to design compelling and effective learning episodes for nursing informatics content.

Agenda 7:30 Registration and sign-in with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits open


8:45 Building Blocks of Informatics; Key Stakeholder Calls for Change 10:15 Refreshments with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

10:45 Principles of Learning Theory; Instructional Design 12:00 Networking lunch with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

12:45 Nursing Informatics Competencies; Strategies for Teaching 2:00 Refreshments with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

2:30 Facilitated small group work and sharing results 3:45 Evaluation/wrap-up•4:00Adjourn

Preconference Workshop B Monday, April 15

Cardiac Pharmacology UpdateTheresa Till, RN, EdD, CCRN

This workshop simplifies the maze of information related to cardiac medications. Theresa allows time for individual questions and also discusses nursing implications necessary for safe administration of new cardiac medications. Whether you are attending this seminar for personal or professional information, you will leave with a handy reference guide that thoroughly discusses cardiac medications and provides you with a solid base of vital information necessary to practice safely today.


8:30 Welcome & disclosures 8:45 Cardiac Function; Current Research; Atherosclerosis; CAD Risk Factors

10:15 Refreshments with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits 10:45 Interventions; Hemodynamics; Lab Tests R/T Cardiac Pharmacology

12:00 Networking lunch with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits 12:45 Nursing Implications of Cardiac Medications: Nitrates, Cardiac Glycosides,

Inotropic Agents, ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, Calcium Channel Blockers

2:00 Refreshments with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits 2:30 Nursing Implications of Cardiac Medications: Beta Blockers, Antiplatelet

Aggregates, Anticoagulants, Diuretics, Dysrhythmics, Antilipemics

3:45 Evaluation/wrap-up•4:00Adjourn

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Preconference Workshop C Tuesday, April 16

Writing NCLEX®-Style Test Items to Promote Critical Thinking: What’s New?

Donna Ignatavicius, MS, RN, ANEFThe purpose of this workshop is to assist faculty in writing reliable and valid test questions that measure critical thinking and simulate the NCLEX

® Examination. Test

blueprinting and statistical analysis to make decisions about using test items will be amajorfocusoftheday.Participantsshouldbringfaculty-writtensamplequestionsto practice what they learn.



8:45 Developing a Test Plan Based on the NCLEX® Master Blueprints

10:15 Refreshments with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

10:45 Critical Thinking Test Items – Multiple Choice & Alternate Formats

12:00 Networking lunch with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

12:45 Interpreting Statistical Data from Multiple-Choice Testing


2:30 Facilitated small group work and sharing results


Preconference Workshop D Tuesday, April 16

Clinical Learning: New Approaches for a New Era in NursingLinda Caputi, RN, MSN, EdD, CNE, ANEF

This workshop presents an update on clinical education. Linda provides many practical approaches you can use immediately for implementing recommendations from the Future of Nursing and other current initiatives.



8:45 The Current Clinical Instruction Model, What’s Wrong & How To Fix It!


10:45 Infusing Findings from The Future Of Nursing & Other Current Initiatives; The Emphasis is on ThINKING!

12:00 Networking lunch with Curriculum Posters & Exhibits

12:45 The Emphasis is on ThINKING! (continued)


2:30 Creating a Valid and Reliable Clinical Evaluation Tool; Creating Your Own – “Hands-On” Practice for Changing Your Approach Clinical Instruction


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Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNPBarb has over 25 years of teaching experience— teaching students, nurses, practitioners, educators, and lay audiences throughout the U.S. and Canada. She also has 25 years of “feeling the pulse” of nursing, as she has provided over 2200 continuing education seminars to nursing students, professional nurses, and nurse educators. Barb has also taught at various Universities in her career, including the University of Virginia, the University

of Arkansas, Loyola University of Chicago, and St. Xavier University of Chicago. She has provided courses in Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment to undergraduate and graduate students.

Michelle Block, RN, PhDc Michelle is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Purdue University Calumet School of Nursing. She has been a nurse educator for over ten years and has 20 years experience as a cardiovascular nurse. She has received grants to develop and implement workshops for “at-risk” students. The workshops sparked a special interest in learning styles and active learning strategies. She has presented material on learning styles and teaching strategies at both regional and national conferences. Michelle has experience teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels in traditional classroom and online learning environments.

Linda Caputi, RN, MSN, EdD, CNE, ANEFLinda teaches online Masters in Nursing Education courses and offers her students a wealth of practical, usable information. She presents and consults on a variety of nursing issues across the country and has authored multimedia programs, nursing education books, videotapes, book chapters, boardgames,andjournalarticlesfornursingeducation.Lindahasreceivedmany awards for her excellence in teaching nursing and is on the editorial

staff for Advances for Nurses and recently served on the NLN’s Board of Governors. Linda has retired as Professor of Nursing at College of DuPage and was inducted into the prestigious Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF) in recognition of her national contribution to the field of nursing education.

Gregory DeBourgh, EdD, RN, ANEFGreg is a Professor of Nursing and Associate Director of the Vietnam Nurse ProjectattheUniversityofSanFrancisco.Heisanationallyknownfacultymember who publishes and presents topics of interest to nurse educators, including his research to explore the impact of technology and instructional design on advanced reasoning skill acquisition, and strategies for high-impact teachingandlearning.GregwasinductedasaFellowintotheprestigiousAcademy of Nursing Education (ANEF) in recognition of his national contributions to the field of nursing education.

Michele Deck, RN, BSN, MEd, LCCE, FACCEMichele is an internationally renowned presenter, author, and educator known for her innovative teaching methods. She is President and Chief Executive Officer of G.A.M.E.S., a company that provides seminars for any organization, specializing in adult learning and interactive teaching methods. She is also CEO of Tool Thyme for Trainers, a company that supplies the most innovative and creative presentation tools available to educators worldwide. Michele has

won numerous awards for her outstanding teaching abilities.

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Lucille Gambardella, PhD, APN-BC, CNE, ANEFLucille is a nurse educator and ANCC certified clinical specialist in psychiatric/mental health nursing. She has presented on the topics of nursing education and nursing leadership across the country. Her research on depressed women and the effects of military deployments on marital relationships have been published and presented both in the U.S. and abroad. She is retired as Nursing Department Chair and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs

atWesleyCollegeinDover,DE.LucilleisacertifiednurseeducatorandaFellowoftheAcademy of Nurse Educators of the National League for Nursing.

Mark A. Hagemeier, Esq.Mark is an Associate General Counsel with the University of Arkansas System working specifically for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and was a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Division of the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office. Mark worked for the Attorney General’s Office with a focus on employment discrimination, education, and civil rights. HealsoteachesasanAdjunctProfessorattheUALRBowenSchoolofLawand has served as a law clerk for Stephen M. Reasoner, Chief US District Judge. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mark served as a Russian linguist in the U.S. Army.

Anita G. Maradiaga, EdD, RN-BCAnita has over 32 years nursing experience, including 18 years clinical practice & 17 years in Nursing Education. She is Board Certified in Nursing Informatics and was a member of the ANCC’s Nursing Informatics Content Expert Panel. She was responsible for the integration of technology into nursing curriculum at Riverside City College, and developed the first human patient simulator nursing lab in her region. Under her leadership, the school

was the first in the region to implement online testing and academic EMR into nursing curriculum. She co-authored the Start Right in Nursing School web-based program.

Kathleen Mastrian, PhD, RNKathleen is an Associate Professor of Nursing and Program Coordinator on the Shenango Campus at the Pennsylvania State University. She is Senior Managing Editor for the Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI). Kathy is co-author of Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge and Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: Tools for the Knowledge Age.

Dee McGonigle, PhD, RN, FAAN, CNE Dee is a Professor at Chamberlain College of Nursing and the Editor-in-Chief of the Online Journal of Nursing Informatics(OJNI).SheisaFellowintheAmerican Academy of Nursing and the co-author of two textbooks: Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge and Integrating Technology in Nursing Education: Tools for the Knowledge Era. Dr. McGonigle has received over $870,000.00 in funding, presented internationally and nationally, authored

workbooks, book chapters and more than 130 publications. She is currently researching nursing informatics competencies in order to develop a self-assessment tool.

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Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RNKathleen has been a leader in healthcare for more than 35 years, with experiences including college teaching, administration, clinical practice, business management, writing, and professional speaking. She has written more than 75 articles. Among the 27 books she has written, she has co-authored the number one best-selling book on healthcare diagnostic and laboratory testing. She is the author of The Nurse’s Etiquette Advantage: How

Professional Etiquette Can Advance Your Nursing Career. She received her PhD in Nursing Research, where she focused on how individuals respond to stress. Her latest book is The Nurse’s Communication Advantage: How Business-Savvy Communication Can Advance Your Nursing Career.

Karen Shepherd, MSN, RNKaren is Assistant Professor of Nursing and Learning Technology Coordinator at College of the Ozarks. She assisted in the development of the College’s state-of-the-art Simulation Learning Center. As a Simulation Specialist, she works closely with all faculty to design simulations for seamless integration through the curriculum, maximizing and connecting student learning in both the clinical and classroom settings. She teaches obstetrics, fundamentals, and leadership. Her research and scholarly interests include simulation, preceptorship, and critical thinking.

Thelma Sword, EdD, MSN, CNEThelma is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Graceland University. She has taught nursing courses in an online format for ten years at Graceland and previously with University of Phoenix. She developed and holds the position of Online Teaching and Learning Coordinator with the School of Nursing working with faculty new to online teaching and learning.

Theresa Till, RN, EdD, CCRNTheresa has presented numerous nursing workshops for hospitals, higher education institutions, and private companies for the past 20 years. She has presented extensively on cardiac, respiratory, endocrine and legal topics. Theresa was the featured speaker for the International Nursing Conference and received the Hawaiian Golden Apple Award for Educator of the Year. She works as a Professor of Nursing in Springfield, Illinois teaching both didactic and clinical instruction. She also serves as a nurse expert witness for both the plaintiff and defenseandservesasanurseexpertincaseswherenurses’licensesareinjeopardy.

Bonnie M. Todd, RN, MSN, FNP-BCBonnie is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at College of the Ozarks. She teachesPharmacology,Fundamentals,AdvancedMedicalSurgicalNursing,and assists in the Assessment course. She has written and implemented pharmacology simulation scenarios for the laboratory portion of the Pharmacology course. Her years as a Nurse Practitioner add clarity, depth and breadth, as she intentionally weaves her experiences into her educational

practice. Areas of scholarly interest and research include simulation, the integration of complementary therapies in nursing, and the impact of a Biblically-based nursing curriculum on nursing performance.

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Opening Networking Reception April 16 • 6:00 – 8:00

at College of the OzarksThe Keeter Center

Sponsored by College of the Ozarks Armstrong McDonald College of Nursing

Shuttle service provided - Begins at 5:45 and runs throughout the reception.

Please RSVP

Enjoy the many adventures in BransonYou’ll find world-class entertainment for the whole family in the natural Ozark Mountains. Branson has 49 magnificent live performance theaters, pristine lakes, championship golf courses, a theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, shopping galore, and a full range of dining options. Bring the family along! For more information call 1-800-296-0463 or log on to www.explorebranson.com

Springfield, MO Airport (code SGF)MajorairlinecarriersflyintoSpringfield.ChateauontheLakeResort is located 45 miles south of Springfield. Car rental services are available at the airport.

Driving Directions From Springfield Airport - Turn left on West Kearney (MO-744) to I-44 East. Take I-44 to exit 82A onto US-65 South towards Branson and take the ramp towards Veteran’s Blvd. (MO-248). Continue on Gretna Road and turn right on Roark Valley Road. Turn left on MO-265.

Branson, MO Airport (code BKG)Beginning March 9, 2013, SW Airlines will start offering daily service to Chicago, Houston and Dallas; and Saturday service toOrlando.FrontierAirlinesoffersdailynonstopflightstoDenver, Milwaukee, Austin and Phoenix.

Shuttle service is available from the Branson airport to Chateau on the Lake for a $12 per person, per way fee. Please contact Branson Grayline directly to make arrangements for shuttle service at (417) 334-5463 or toll free at (800) 237-4466.

Transportation

Weather in AprilFromthemountaintopvantagepoint,Chateauguestsenjoythebreathtakingbeautyoffour spectacular seasons in the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake are world renowned for offering year round outdoor adventure opportunities. Ozark Mountain temperatures vary in the springtime ranging from 65° to 75° during the day to the mid 50s at night, but are often warmer.

April 18 • 5:15Enjoyaneveningwithyourcolleaguesfordinner at the Andy Williams Moon River

Restaurant and then to see Branson’s #1 theater show “SIX”.

Transportation provided - leaving from the front doors of the Chateau at 5:15 pm.

Bring your family along! www.thesixshow.com

Additional fees apply

Optional Evening Activities

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Wednesday, April 17 7:00 Registration and sign-in. Posters & Exhibits open

8:00 Welcome, opening remarks Deanne A. Blach

8:15 Celebrating the Pride, Power & Passion of Nursing Education – Kathleen Pagana

9:15 Refreshments with Posters & Exhibits

9:45 Creative Teaching Strategies for the Nurse Educator – Michele Deck

11:30 Networking lunch with Posters & Exhibits

12:45 Concurrent Workshops #1

W-1: Concept-based Curriculum: What’s the Buzz all About? Linda Caputi

W-2: Diversity is the Spice of Life – Michele Deck W-3: The Seven Deadly Sins of Professional Etiquette

– Kathleen Pagana W-4: Pack Up All Your Cares and Woes...Replenishing the

Faculty in You! – Lucille Gambardella W-5: Preventing and Managing Dishonesty and Incivility:

Student and Faculty Perspectives – Donna Ignatavicius


2:45 Concurrent Workshops #2

W-6: Meeting Your Accreditation Requirement for Evaluating Learning: How to Get it Done! – Linda Caputi

W-7: Lions, Tigers and Bears Oh My! Strategies for Unhappy Learners – Michele Deck

W-8: Presenting with Power and Pizzazz – Kathleen Pagana W-9: That’s Amore... Rekindling the Student/Faculty

Relationship to Build Leadership Skills – Lucille Gambardella W-10: Teaching Students Defensive Documentation – Theresa Till

4:15 Adjourn

Optional Evening Dinner Workshops: 5:15pm – 7:45 pm 5:15 Registration and Dinner 6:15 Concurrent Evening Workshops (90 minutes each) E-1: Legal Issues in Nursing Education – A Discussion with

Mark Hagemeier, Esq. E-2: Preparing for Accreditation – Myths and Tips

– Donna Ignatavicius E-3: Hands-on Learning: Teaching Concepts Using

Simple Props – Michele Deck 7:45 Evening sessions completeThis is an optional evening dinner event. Please mark on the registration form your choice and include appropriate payment.

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Thursday, April 18Interpretation of Lab Tests

Barb Bancroft, RN, MSN, PNP

7:00 Registration and sign-in

8:00 Welcome, opening remarks Deanne A. Blach

8:15 WBC Development and Function; Correlation to Common Clinical Conditions; Interpretation of Serum Protein Electrophoresis


10:30 RBC Maturation; Lab Tests to Determine Function; Common Clinical Conditions

12:00 Networking lunch with Posters & Exhibits

1:00 Common Enzymes used for Interpreting Clinical Conditions; Common Clinical Conditions with above Enzymes

2:15 Refreshments. Posters & Exhibits close

2:45 Common Clinical Conditions (continued)


5:15 Depart for optional dinner and Branson’s #1 show “SiX”

7:00 Registration and sign-in

8:00 Welcome, opening remarks – Deanne A. Blach

8:15 Instructional Design to Promote Impact, Learner Involvement and Interaction – Gregory DeBourgh

9:30 Informatics and EMR in Nursing Education – Anita G Maradiaga

10:30 Refreshments

10:45 Concurrent Workshops #3 F-1 Emerging Strategies – Flipping the Classroom

Gregory DeBourgh F-2 Enhancing Nursing Student Success with Technology

Anita G Maradiaga F-3 Clues for Cyberspace: Virtual Presence & Other Strategies

to Enhance Your Online Courses – Thelma Sword F-4 Rubrics 101: Strategies for Creating Strong Rubrics

Michelle Block F-5 Simulation Design: Precept upon Precept

Karen Shepherd and Bonnie Todd

11:45 Reconvene in main ballroom for final keynote 11:55 Contextual Experiential Learning: New Buzz Words for an

Essential Approach to Teaching the Next Generation of Nurses Gregory DeBourgh

1:00 Adjourn (A link with program evaluation will be available immediately after conference. Certificate will be emailed within 4 weeks upon recieving program evaluation.)

Friday, April 19

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W-1 v Concept-Based Curriculum: What’s the Buzz all About?

If you are planning a curriculum revision orjustplaincurious,thissessionwillprovide you with practical information about what a concept-based curriculum is all about. Learn about the basis for this approach to organizing your curriculum as well as a few ideas how to teach to a concept-based curriculum.

W-2: v Diversity is the Spice of LifeEffective teamwork, like a great seafood gumbo, requires the right ingredients. In this session learn to honor what is unique in others while discovering your perceptive differences. You will be able to compare and contrast effective ways to understand diversity, analyze ways to focus staff on the uniqueness of others and use a model to engage others in positive interactions.

W-3 v The Seven Deadly Sins of Professional Etiquette

Fornurseswhowanttogobeyondmerely making a good first impression, this dynamic presentation brings to life the seven deadly sins of professional etiquette and shows how to avoid them. This session will help you get your behavior in expected order so that others can focus on what you are saying rather than on the etiquette blunders you may be making. This entertaining and eye-opening presentation answers questions such as: How can I improve my networking skills? What are the most common e-mail mistakes that can limit career advancement? How can I be more comfortable and confident at a dinner meeting? You will leave this session ready to be more proactive in applying business etiquette skills that will enable you to interact more effectively in clinical, business, and social settings.

W-4 v Pack Up All Your Cares and Woes...Replenishing the Faculty in You!

This interactive session addresses the challenges of the faculty role in nursing education and ways in which you can begin to “replenish” your energies. It is essential that nursing education recruit and retain faculty for the preparation of thefuturenursingworkforce.Focusingonyou, the educator, this session will provide new tools for re-energizing and confirming your decision to be a nurse educator.

W-5 v Preventing and Managing Dishonesty and Incivility: Student and Faculty Perspectives

This dynamic workshop tackles one of the biggest challenges facing nursing faculty—academic dishonesty and incivility. Practical proactive and reactive approaches to this challenge will be discussedandanalyzed.Facultyincivility,including intimidating, threatening, and rude behaviors toward students and other faculty will also be addressed.

W-6 v Meeting Your Accreditation Requirement for Evaluating Learning: How to Get it Done

All accrediting bodies require schools to provide evidence students have met the learning outcomes of your program. But how do you do that? This session explores methods of evaluation to determine achievement of identified student learning outcomes as well as ways to aggregate, trend, and use the data for ongoing program improvement. This is a must attend session for faculty/administrators of accredited programs.

Concurrent Sessions

April 17 v 12:45 pm

April 17 v 2:45 pm

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W-7 v Lions, Tigers and Bears Oh My! Strategies for Unhappy Learners

Have you ever taught a class with unhappy learners? A class that was so challenging that you found yourself clicking your heels together and repeating, “Ijustwanttogohome?”Ifso,thissession will share practical, simple, and easy to implement ideas you can use to alter the situation. Discover the three talents needed to deal with unexpected learner attitudes and situations. Learn ideas to change mandated groups into happy and willing learners and explore educator secrets that allow you to orchestrate your class dynamics so that everyone learns and everyone wins!

W-8 v Presenting with Power and Pizzazz

Did you know that if your presentation skills are weak, you will probably appear less than competent even if you are a content expert? You will leave this fun and informative presentation knowing how to put power and pizzazz into your very next presentation. Highlights include tips for beginning, ending, transitioning, using stories, adding humor, and handling PowerPoint. You will be able to take your presentations up a notch by knowing how to handle questions and making nervousness work for you instead of against you.

W-9 v That’s Amore... Rekindling the Student/Faculty Relationship to build Leadership Skills

We can ask ourselves, where has the love gone in the way faculty and students interact? The student/faculty relationship is essential if new nurse leaders are going to emerge from our nursing classrooms. This session will explore the student/faculty relationship from a new perspective and offer options for improving how students and

faculty interact on a daily basis. The importance of building relationships will be emphasized with practical suggestions you can use when feeling stressed and unhappy with the status quo. Scenarios will be discussed and you will have the opportunity to “problem solve” responses to common issues in both classroom and clinical situations.

W-10 v Defensive DocumentationBack by popular demand, this is an exciting program that you won’t want to miss – nor should you. You are a conscientious nurse who works hard to deliver quality care. Do you know how to defend the care that you give every day? Do you realize that what you document today could determine whether you become involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit three years later? Actual documentation errors which have led to medical malpractice cases are discussed in an interactive format. Tips are shared on witness preparation in the event a nurse must give a deposition or go to trial. The most frequent allegations against nurses are discussed and recommendations are given to legally protect the nurse. Don’t wait to find out how you SHOULD HAVE charted!

E-1 v Legal Issues in Nursing Education – A Discussion with Mark Hagemeier, Esq.

Enjoyarelaxedeveningworkshopwithan entertaining expert in legal issues in nursing education. Discussion will include topics relevant to nursing faculty, administration, parents, and students. Mark reviews the legal aspects of the use ofsocialmedia,FirstAmendmentfreedomof speech, HIPAA violations, school policies, and other disciplinary responses to student behavior. Bring your questions!

Concurrent Sessions

April 17 v 6:15 pm

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E-2 v Preparing for Accreditation – Myths and Tips

This workshop will assist nursing faculty who are getting ready for accreditation. Topics explored include:·Facultycredentialing,expertise,and

mentoring (full- and part-time)· Curricular progression-outcomes and

current core concepts· Systematic plan for evaluation—A

“living” document· Preparing students and faculty for the

experience

E-3 v Hands-on Learning: Teaching Concepts Using Simple Props

Do you use props to enhance your presentation? Do you offer different ways to enhance and reinforce content? Do you find your learners “propped up” instead of awake? This evening session will demonstrate innovative ways to use props, how you can change focus and attention to maximize memory. Tap into the creativity of your learners and learn the proper use of props.

F-1 v Emerging Strategies: Flipping Your Classroom!

Learning is a process, not a product. Change what happens during class time- from transactional information transfer to transformational learning experiences. Advance learning by influencing what the student does to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills. In this session, the presenter will describe the Continuous Learning Paradigm and offer practical strategies to change the classroom environment into a “learning center” for interactive, collaborative application and extension of new knowledge and skills.

F-2 v Enhancing Nursing Student Success with Technology

Today’s nursing students come from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, age groups, and life experiences. This diverse population of students presents a challenge for faculty as they continue to address unique learning needs.Facultycantakeadvantageofavariety of technology tools to enhance student success, build critical thinking skills, and improve informatics skills in both on-ground and online classes. This session will explore methods for integrating technology to enhance student success while developing informatics competencies at the same time.

F-3 v Clues for Cyberspace: Virtual Presence & Other Strategies to Enhance Your Online Courses

The continued growth and transition to online teaching and learning brings new challenges to even the most seasoned instructor. The literature clearly identifies online presence and the building of community as essential elements of successful online courses. This session will explore online presence with some suggestions for those new to online teaching. Some participant sharing of personal online experiences/tips for others will be encouraged with a discussion of best practices in online teaching and learning.

F-4 v “Rubrics 101: Strategies for Creating Strong Rubrics”.

This session will focus on how to structure a rubric based on the assignment, course structure and outcomes. Details will be provided on “best practices” for creating rubrics that assess and measure exactly what you want.

Concurrent Sessions

April 17 v 6:15 pm (cont’d)

April 19 v 10:45 am

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EARLy BIRD – PRIOR TO JANUARy 18 Amount Due Nurse Educator Institute (April 17-19) (Registration form and fee must be postmarked by Jan. 18)

individual: $550 $______Groups: $525 per person (3-5 registrations mailed together) $______Large Group: $475 per person (6 or more registrations mailed together) $______

AFTER JANUARy 18 Nurse Educator Institute (April 17-19)

individual: $600 $______Groups: $575 per person (3-5 registrations mailed together) $______Large Group: $525 per person (6 or more registrations mailed together) $______

BARB BANCROFT DAy ONLy– APRIL 18 individual: $200 $______

CONFERENCE NOTEBOOKS Curriculum institute:_____$20 each $______

Preconference:_____$10 each day _____days $______

Nurse Educator institute:_____$30 each $______

BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS: Indicate which concurrent session you will attend

Wednesday, April 1712:45 pm N W-1 N W-2 N W-3 N W-4 N W-52:45 pm N W-6 N W-7 N W-8 N W-9 N W-10

Friday, April 1910:45 N F-1 N F-2 N F-3 N F-4 N F-5

OPTIONAL EVENING BREAKOUT WORKSHOPWednesday, April 17 individual: $95 $______5:30 pm N E-1 N E-2 N E-3

PRECONFERENCE OPTIONS1) Nursing Curriculum Institute: April 15-16 • 2 Full Days

individual: $400 $______Groups: $375 (3-5 attendees mailed together) $______

Monday, April 15 (select one) – $200 2) Workshop A: Nursing Informatics $______3) Workshop B: Cardiac Pharmacology Update $______

Tuesday, April 16 (select one) – $2004) Workshop C: Writing NCLEX•- Style Test Items $______5) Workshop D: Clinical Learning: New Approaches $______

THURSDAy, APRIL 18: Dinner and Branson Show “Six” Includes dinner at Andy Williams Moon River Restaurant & theater tickets

Number of tickets:_____ $80 each $______

Total Amount Enclosed (USD) $_______

Conference handouts can be accessed online 2 weeks prior to the conference. if preferred, notebooks can be purchased until March 31.No handouts available on site.

N Yes, i plan to attend the opening reception.

N Yes, i plan to bring a guest. Preregistration is required.

Evening WorkshopDinner provided prior to educational session. Choose either chicken or beef as a main entrée along with salad, vegetable, beverage, dessert and cash bar.

Select main course:

N Beef

N Chicken

N Veggie

Dinner and Branson ShowSelect main course:

N Steak/Shrimp

N Chicken

N Veggie Lasagna

Meal includes salad, potato, vegetable, dessert, and beverage.

Registration Register no later than March 31, 2013

Mail or fax BOTH sides of your completed registration form.Lunch included each day – call for special dietary needs.

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*Home Address: ________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________________________________

County: ____________________________State/ZiP: _________________________

Home Phone: ________________________Work Phone: _______________________

*Email (to send confirmation): ______________________________________________

Employer: _____________________________________________________________

Employer address: ______________________________________________________

School/College: ________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________State/ZiP: _________________________*Be sure your mailing and email addresses are correct and legible to ensure you receive the confirmation

letter and password to get online

Credit Card: N Visa N MasterCard N Discover N American Express

Name (as it appears on card): ________________________________________________

Card Number: ________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________

3 Digit Security Code (found on back of card): _________ Zip Code (of card holder): ___________

Signature: _____________________________________________________________

Student PricingUndergraduate, pre-licensure nursing students are invited to attend April 18

Barb Bancroft: Interpretation of Laboratory Tests – April 18 Undergraduate Nursing Student: $75 (USD) $______

Total Amount Enclosed $______N Please check here if you do not wish for your name, school, and email address

to be shared with other conference attendees and exhibitors.

PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM!

Make check or money order payable to NAPHE

(North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education)

Please mail registration form & fees:NAPHE

1515 Pioneer Drive • Harrison, AR 72601

To pay by phone:Phone: 870.391.3367

Toll Free: 888.625.9930 Fax: 870.391.3507

Register online @ www.northark.edu/naphe

N Check if you are an undergraduate, pre-licensure nursing student

Registration Register no later than March 31, 2013

Mail or fax BOTH sides of your completed registration form Please print or type information below

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Register Early!Take advantage of our special early bird discount rate! Deadline for Registration – Jan. 18

Group Discounts3 or more faculty registrations. Consider sending 6 or more for a large group discount. Registrations must be mailed together with fees.

Registration Deadline March 31Since conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, please register early. We anticipate our room block and conference slots to completely sell out. Confirmation is sent if your registration form and payment are received two weeks before the conference begins. Conference registrations after March 31 will be considered if openings are still available.

Cancellation PolicyAn administrative fee of $100 will be charged for changes to registrations (cancellations and refunds) After March 31, no refunds

PhotographyWe reserve the right to photograph attendees for use in promotional materials.

Make check or money order payable to NAPHE

(North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education)

Please mail registration form & fees to:

NAPHE 1515 Pioneer Drive • Harrison, AR 72601

To pay by phone:Phone: 870.391.3367

TollFree:888.625.9930 Fax:870.391.3507

Register online @ www.northark.edu/naphe

Chateau on the Lake415 North State Hwy. 265 • Branson, Missouri 65616

Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservations and should make payments for lodging and other hotel services directly to Chateau on the Lake.

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Single or double standard room: $148/night plus taxto make a reservation call:

Toll free (888) 333-LAKE • Voice (417) 334-1161or visit the Chateau on-line at www.chateauonthelakebranson.com

Rooms reserved under NAPHe Nurse educator institute

NEI Attendee code is required for online booking: 0413AHECDeadline for room block is March 13

Contact Information:Deanne A. Blach, MSN, RNConference ChairPhone: 870.715.7508 Email: [email protected]

Limited block of rooms being held, please reserve early. Once the room block is full the discounted conference rate will no longer apply.

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