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OADN is excited to announce the featured general session speakers for the 2024 Convention! Please check back for more announcements regarding these featured speakers’ sessions.
Jason A. Schwartz, MS Director of Outreach, NCSBN	GENERAL SESSION Next Generation NCLEX: We have lift-off! Data, Trends & Updates In this session, Jason A. Schwartz, MS, Director of Outreach, NCSBN, will recap the various changes to the NCLEX exams that took effect April 1, 2024, provide an update on results, and share other exam-related information and news of interest to faculty, including audience Q&A. Jason A. Schwartz is the Director of Outreach at NCSBN where a primary goal is the sharing of accurate and current information with stakeholders regarding NCSBN examinations, services, and other offerings. Prior to joining NCSBN in 2019, Jason spent 10 years with Pearson VUE supporting the NCLEX and other NCSBN programs in various roles at the executive level.
Danielle McCamey, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP National Visionary Leader and Founder, CEO & President of DNPs of Color	GENERAL SESSION Changing the Game & Forging New Paths: The Power of Advocacy, Leadership, and Mentorship   This session will explore how past is prologue for the advancement of nursing education. A brief historical perspective will highlight advances or deficiencies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion with education. A keen focus on simulation and public health will be explored. A highlight of the discussion will examine how technology and forward-thinking can shape our student and community health outcomes.Danielle McCamey has nearly 20 years of nursing experience and over a decade as a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner. Her specialties range from perianesthesia care to palliative and critical care. Dr. McCamey founded DNPs of Color, a 501c3 nonprofit national organization that builds community and creates opportunities for nurses of color through networking, mentorship, and advocacy to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership. In addition, she is the co-creator and chair of the Doctoral Nurses Collaborative, a group that joins DNP- and PhD-prepared nurses throughout her current healthcare system, providing mentorship, scholarship, and elevation of evidence-based practice. Dr. McCamey is a fellow in the American College of Chest Physicians and was recently selected as chair of the Palliative and End of Life Care Network, focused on education, awareness of palliative and end-of-life care in CHEST, and clinical practice.
Desiree A. Díaz, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC, CNE,CHSE-A, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN Global Leader in Healthcare Simulation Education & Immediate Past President of INACSL	GENERAL SESSION Back to the Future: A backward design to nursing education This session will explore how past is prologue for the advancement of nursing education. A brief historical perspective will highlight advances or deficiencies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion with education. A keen focus on simulation and public health will be explored. A highlight of the discussion will examine how technology and forward-thinking can shape our student and community health outcomes. Desiree Diaz serves as Professor and Undergraduate Simulation Coordinator at the University of Central Florida, where she also directs the institution’s Hispanic Serving Healthcare Professionals Certificate Program. Dr. Diaz is the current president of the International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning (INACSL). One of the world’s leading healthcare simulation education experts, Professor Díaz has spent more than a decade seeking to improve healthcare disparities through simulation education. She believes it is important not just to teach skills and responses, but also to explore the thoughts behind those actions. Her research focuses on combining cutting-edge simulation technology with the human emotion of empathy to foster more culturally competent providers and ultimately improve care for underserved patient populations, including the incarcerated, English language learners, and the LGBTQ+ community. Currently, her research focuses on improving maternal and newborn care in ethnically diverse populations. Her research has been widely published and presented, and her creative and innovative simulations have helped establish best practices and revolutionized training, such as the creation of the world’s first correctional nursing simulation van to train prison nurses. Díaz is also committed to global health and has helped lead several UCF interprofessional medical outreach trips to South America, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Jaqueline McMillian-Bohler, Ph.D., CNM, CNE National thought leader in Competency-Based Education & Director, Institute for Educational Excellence, Duke University School of Nursing	GENERAL SESSION From Concepts to Competency: Leveraging CBE for Enhanced ADN Education This lecture explores the application of Competency-Based Education (CBE) within Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs. The discussion delves into the core principles and benefits of CBE, emphasizing its impact on student outcomes. Practical strategies are provided for integrating CBE into a concept-based curriculum, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Finally, the session examines recent innovations and future directions for CBE in ADN education, equipping attendees to navigate the evolving landscape of nursing education. Dr. McMillian-Bohler is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Duke University School of Nursing, she teaches Health Promotion and Perinatal Nursing in the pre-professional and Master’s Degree programs. A national thought leader on competency-based education in nursing, she is passionate about teaching and helping others achieve excellence in teaching, Jacqui’s program of research aims to identify how master teachers create powerful learning experiences for students. She has presented nationally, regionally, and locally on the subject of faculty development, and has and published on the subjects of inclusive teaching strategies, addressing microaggressions, and student engagement. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Jacqui provided full-scope women’s health care in Charleston South Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. Jacqui is also interested in global women’s health issues. She has precepted nursing students in China, South America, and the Philippines.
Beth Toner, ADN, RN, MSN, MJ, MFA Health equity champion & Director of Program Communications for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)	GENERAL SESSION The Curious & Dangerous Power of Story: Advancing Justice by Making Room for Everyone Humans are, by their very nature, storytelling creatures. We use stories to share knowledge, remember, and make sense of the world. But when we listen to only one kind of story – and to only a small group of storytellers – we harm and exclude. As nurses and educators, how do we use our innate storytelling and story-listening abilities to make our nursing education and practice more just and more inclusive? Beth Toner is Director of Program Communications for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Beth has more than 30 years of experience in marketing and corporate communications. She is also a registered nurse with clinical experience in long-term care and community health settings. In her current role, Beth leads a team of communications professionals who provide strategic communications support for RWJF programs, who work together to advance health equity for all Americans. She finds her work at RWJF to be the perfect blend of her two passions: communications and healthcare. “I chose nursing as a second career because I care deeply about making a difference in the lives of people when they are at their most vulnerable,” she says. “This role allows me to do that in a systemic way.” Beth earned her ASN from Delaware County Community College and her MSN from Eastern Mennonite University, in addition to her multiple degrees in communications, journalism and fine arts.

Breakout Sessions – Access list here

Please note: Breakout Sessions are not pre-selected in the registration process, and seats are not reserved in advance. If a particular breakout session is important for your continuing education goals, please plan ahead to arrive early to secure your seat. Ample seating is available.

Pre-Convention Workshop – Wednesday, October 30 – Additional registration fee required

• Bringing Clinical Judgment to the Classroom, Lab, and Clinical & Assessing Clinical Judgment

 

3-Hour Workshops – Thursday Afternoon, October 31 – Included for all Convention attendees (no additional fees)

 

• 401: Toolbox for the Nurse Educator
  presented by Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, CNE, CNEcl, COI, FAADN & Nicole M. Heimgartner, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl, COI, FAADNDo students tell you they are teaching themselves?
  Do you struggle with “content creep”?
  Do you allow time for cognitive processing with students?
  Do you see incivility happening in your program?
  Do you feel like you work harder than your students?
  Do you know how to apply reasonable accommodations?
  Do you know what academic freedom is? Does competency-based education concern you?
  Do you use evidence-based educational practices?During this session, these questions and other issues in nursing education will be explored. Attendees will be introduced to tangible, empowering strategies grounded in best educational and clinical practices through an engaging, interactive presentation. Each nurse educator will leave with their own toolbox of approaches to strengthen their practice in the educational environment.
• 402: Using Nursing Accreditation as a Bridge to the Future

presented by Nell Ard PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF; Melissa Tillson PhD, RN; & Laura Polk, PhD, RN, CNE

The purpose of accreditation is to verify quality nursing education. Through a peer review process, Accreditation supports continuous improvement processes to help ensure that nursing programs provide a contemporary curriculum to prepare its graduates for nursing practice.  The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) is building a bridge to the future through the implementation of the 2023 Standards and Criteria effective January 1, 2024, for all accredited programs.  The five 2023 Accreditation Standards reflect key expectations of quality nursing education programs. This workshop will provide an overview of the 2023 Standards and Criteria and help participants prepare for an initial or continuing accreditation visit.

 

• 403: Bring Competency-Based Education to life through Simulation

presented by Amy Kline MA, RN, CHSE

Nursing Education is in a paradigm shift from a focus on curriculum structures and processes that drive teaching and learning to now one of competencies. Simulation and experiential learning will be powerful teaching tools in defining the path towards competency-based education (CBE). This interactive session will engage participants to explore the concept of competency-based education by actively achieving a competency during the session. Participants will align benchmarks, milestones, and formative assessments to simulation activities that support learner development in building competency. The focus of this session aims to 1. Engage attendees to view the shift of competency-based education from both a learner and educator lens and 2. Facilitate a dialogue that acknowledges learner and educator challenges, alike and 3. inspire a pathway utilizing simulation-based strategies that build toward a competency-based trajectory.

 

• 404: Revitalizing Nursing Faculty: Strategies for Combating Fatigue and Enhancing Support

presented by Beth C. Phillips, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE; Karen Taylor DNP, RN CNE; Kelly Simmons, DNP, RN, CNE; and Pamela Roland, MSN, MBA, RN

Do you feel fatigued in your faculty role?  Is it hard to get motivated with the tension and change happening everywhere?  Have you or your colleagues experienced burnout? If so, this workshop may be just what you need.  We will talk briefly about faculty fatigue and burnout; what it looks like and what causes it.  Then, we will spend the rest of the time working on ways to combat fatigue and burnout.  By the end of the workshop, you will have a plan for yourself and your colleagues on strategies to promote and maintain healthy people and environments.

 

• 405: From Fundamentals to NCLEX: Patient safety for every day of class

presented by Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN

Practice readiness through clinical judgment formation has never been more crucial for the Associate Degree nursing student. We know that discharge planning begins on admission. That is why starting with day one of nursing school, we help students learn from a patient care perspective of safety. This hands-on workshop will give you firsthand experience with multiple strategies that can be used every hour of every lecture in the ADN/ASN program. You will explore practice readiness through the lens of everything that you teach.

 

• 406: Unleashing the Potential of Generative AI: Transforming Nursing Education Simulations and Beyond

presented by the OADN Simulation Committee

This workshop explores the integration of generative AI in nursing education, emphasizing its transformative potential for simulation-based learning. Participants will explore the healthcare simulation standards of best practice (HSSBOP^TM) and the applications of open-access generative AI tools. An overview of basic definitions and terminology will be provided. The workshop will incorporate discussions on the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding AI integration, and offer a guided hands-on experience for participants from all simulation skill levels to engage with using generative AI tools. Key objectives include understanding HSSOBP^TM principles and AI’s potential, evaluating the benefits and challenges of AI integration, and considerations for applying AI-driven tools effectively. **Participants are encouraged to bring a device to actively participate in the process of developing an AI-assisted simulation scenario.

 

• 407: Collaborative Innovations: Grant Writing, Academic-Practice Partnerships, Leadership & Sustainability

presented by Andrea Anderle, MSN, CNS, NPD-BC; Jennifer Eccles, PhD, MSN, MEd, RN, FAADN; Rick García, PhD, RN, CCM, FAAOHN, FNYAM, FAADN; Robin Manuel, MSN, RN; Mary Rivard, PhD, RNC-OB; & Tetsuya Umebayashi, DNP, RN

In this session, we will explore the journey these colleges took to navigate the world of grant writing. Together, we’ll demystify this process and demonstrate that grant writing and management are not as daunting as they may seem. We’ll explore how to effectively leverage our expertise as educators and program administrators and reveal how intentional writing to criteria, such as the Standards of Accreditation required in the Self-Study Report, forms a strong foundation for grant writing and reporting. Nurse leaders and faculty from these colleges have honed their skills through this process, resulting in remarkable achievements. Furthermore, we will discuss the vital role of health system academic-practice partnerships in securing grant funding and advancing nursing education. Learn how these collaborations have contributed to the success of the grant initiatives and how you can leverage similar relationships in your institution.

 

• 408: Empowering Faculty: Rediscovering Student Accountability in Nursing Education

presented by Ronda Lawes, PhD, RN

Are you tired of feeling like nursing education has lost its way, with students not taking enough personal responsibility for their learning journey? It’s a common struggle, and one that deserves a fresh perspective. In this seminar, we’re not just going to talk at you; we’re going to collaborate on innovative strategies that empower you, the nursing faculty, to reignite that spark of self-regulated learning within your students. Let’s work together to bring back that balance and perspective, making your job not only easier but also more fulfilling and fun! This seminar delves into innovative strategies to empower you as a nursing faculty member in how to re-establish balance in your practice by assessing and cultivating self-regulated learning skills among their students.

 

• 409: Writing for Publication (capped at 25 participants)

• A Pediatric Active Teaching Solution : Crossing the Bridge From PowerPoints to Bedside Care – presented by: Rhonda Lance, BSN, MSN
• A Pilot Academic/Practice Partnership…The Journey Toward Sustainability – presented by: Charlette DeLoach, DNP, RN, CNE and Kathleen Woodtke, MSN, RN
• Academic – Clinical Partnerships: A Pathway to Geriatric Nursing for Nursing Students – presented by: Lovey Reynolds, MSN, RN, CPN, CNE
• Bridging the Educational and Practical Divide in Nursing Through Apprenticeship Programs: Insights and Impacts – presented by: Betty Key, Ed.D., MSN, BSN, RN and Andrea’ Bowden-Evans, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, RN
• Building Bridges: An Evidence-Based Journey Through Semesters – High-Impact Practices in ASN Education – presented by: Shea Walker, DNP, RN and Marta Sanderson, MSN, RN
• Building the Future of Healthcare Through Political Astuteness – presented by: Mark Longshore, PhD, JD, RN, CNE, CHSE
• Crafting Compassion: Cultivating Caring Role Models.  – presented by: Elizabeth  Munoz-Day, PhD, RN, CHPN, CMSRN
• Enhancing Nursing Education Through Collaboration with Campus Student Health Services: Integrating Clinical Experience While Ensuring Campus Community Resources – presented by: Deb  Smith, MSN, RNC-NIC and Emily  Nelson, MSN, RN
• Facing Reduced Mental Health Clinical Access by Restructuring Campus Experiences – presented by: DonnaMarie Flumignan, EdD
• Forging Tomorrow’s Leaders: Implementing a Leadership Development Fellowship for Nursing Students – presented by: Lisandra  Sorrentino, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC and Lauren  Lucas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
• Fostering Clinical Judgment through Low-Fidelity Simulation – presented by: Lynnsie Mims, DNP, CNE and Eric Nappier, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
• Fostering Dynamic Learning: Embracing the Clinical Judgment Model through Simulation  – presented by: Aryah  Williams , MSN, RN, CNE and Sabrina  Cook, DNP, RN, CHSE
• Guiding Growth: The Role of a Nurse Tutor in Nursing Education – presented by: Megan Stevens, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, IBCLC
• Help for Students with Performance and Test Anxiety – presented by: Melissa Mastorovich, DNP, RN, BC, FAADN
• How to bridge the gap between static textbooks and dynamic online resources – presented by: Debbie Amason, RN, MS, DNP and Paula Stover, DNP, MSN, RN
• Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Healthcare into Nursing Education: Research and Resources – presented by: Mark Hand, PhD, RN, CNE
• Indiana’s Statewide Nursing Expansion: Addressing Employer Needs through Collaboration and Advocacy  – presented by: Kimberly Mau, DNP, RN, CNE
• Interprofessional Disaster Simulation: Leveraging High-Impact Practices for Collaborative Education – presented by: Shea Walker, DNP, RN and Lisa Jellum, EdD
• Knowledge to Application: Integrating Interactive Slides to Promote Engagement, Knowledge Acquisition, and Student Performance – presented by: Kalaine Weatherly, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC and Ashlynn Mentz, MSN, RN
• Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility…and more. – presented by: Cherie Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, CNE, CNEcl, COI, FAADN and Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl, COI, FAADN
• Nursing Program Holistic Admissions and Student Success/Retention – presented by: Sandra Kohler, DNP, MSN, RN and Gwen O’Brien, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
• Pioneering Progress: Integrating TeamBirth into Obstetric Nursing Curriculum – presented by: Amber Weiseth, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB; Shara Stidham, MSN, RNC-OB; Trisha Short, BSN, RNC-OB; and Lynn El Chaer, MPH
• Program Administration: Mentoring the next administration  – presented by: Stacie Campbell, Ph.D, MSN, RN and Catherine Crum, MSN, RN
• Promoting Clinical Judgement with Case-Based Learning – presented by: Mariann Harding, PhD RN CNE and Shelly Stefka, MSN RN
• Screen-Based Patient Simulation: An Exemplar for Developing and Assessing Competency – presented by: Cheryl  Wilson, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CHSE, CNE; Gerry  Altmiller, EdD, APRN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FAAN; and Francisco Jimenez, Phd, CHSE
• SMP (Structure Mentoring Program) your way to faculty retention! – presented by: Janine  Lemoine, MSN. APRN, FNP-C and Patricia Smart,  MN, RN, CNE, FAADN
• Succession Planning at its Finest – presented by: Nancy Perry, DNP, RN, CNE, FAADN and Jennifer Fritzges, DNP, RN, CNE, CNE-cl
• The Power of Appreciation: Improving Faculty Retention and Engagement  – presented by: Sara Guarneri, MSN, RN, CNE; Kelly  Hampton, DNP, APRN, CNE; and Mindy  Hanna, MSN, RN
• Time to Use the Technology of Trajecsys Tracking System – presented by: Ebony Story, DNP, MSN, RN
• Trauma Informed Leadership – presented by: Diane Wagster Penne, DNP, MSN, RN, CEN and Brandi Fruin, DNP, MSNed, RN
• Unlocking Success: Leveraging Data to Create Effective Action Plans for Nursing Student Retention  – presented by: Ann Smith, PhD, MSN, RN, FNP, CNE
• Using Data to Improve NCLEX Outcomes – presented by: Michele Gonser, MSN, RN
• Watch One, Do One, Teach One: Increasing Self-Efficacy and Confidence of Graduating Students Through Mentorship in Fundamentals Skills Lab  – presented by: Jodi Campbell, MS, RN and Kathryn Bible, MS, RN

Please note: Breakout Sessions are not pre-selected in the registration process, and seats are not reserved in advance. If a particular breakout session is important for your continuing education goals, please plan ahead to arrive early to secure your seat. Ample seating is available.

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Join us for OADN’s 40th Anniversary Convention and enjoy 8.5 hours of unopposed exhibit nursing program administrators and educators from across the nation!

• Meet 600 attendees, including deans, directors, and faculty of nursing programs, many of whom directly impact the purchasing of products for their nursing programs.
• Exhibit at the only organization that represents associate degree nursing education, which provides 50 percent of the nursing workforce in the country.
• Demonstrate live and answer questions on demand about your products and services for key academic leaders in attendance.
• Develop strong relationships with attendees and colleagues through intimate networking opportunities.
• 8.5 hours of unopposed exhibit time, including attendee meals and snacks with exhibitors.
• Full meals or refreshments are provided to attendees and exhibitors during all exhibit times

• Registration Link: One 10 x 8 Booth for $1,895

  • Includes complimentary exhibit hall badges for two representatives. Double booths receive four complimentary badges. Additional representative badges available for $295 each. All registered vendor representatives are welcome to all meals, snacks and beverages served in the exhibit hall. OADN does not charge additional fees for vendor meals.
  • Important: The name and contact information taken at the time of booth registration should be the administrative contact or trade show specialist that coordinates exhibits for your organization. This may or may not be your on-site representative. On-site representative registration will launch September 3rd.

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