Conference Highlights

A large number of member schools are using simulation in their programs, varying in type and sophistication from relatively basic equipment to top-of-the-line technology. During gatherings of academic leaders and faculty, simulation is a recurrent theme, particularly issues surrounding how to fund and staff this innovative approach to instruction. The 2007 Hot Issues Conference offers an excellent opportunity to discuss the trend toward simulation as well as pragmatic aspects of resourcing, selecting, utilizing, and maintaining simulation facilities and equipment. Two popular vendors offer sessions describing their products and services for faculty who are still considering approaches. Program, concurrent, poster, and discussion sessions offer multiple opportunities for participants to obtain practical advice, learn of successful strategies, and seek answers to their own questions.

Conference Schedule

Sunday, April 22

12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Registration

1:30-3:00 p.m.
Opening Program Session
Thinking Outside the Instructional Box
Instructional technology and simulation have gained strong footholds in nursing education but as emerging technologies are commonplace among the "net generation", there is an expectation that faculty will effectively incorporate this technology into their teaching. Consider the challenges and demands for effective technology use for the next generation of nursing students.
Speaker: Diane J. Skiba, PhD, FAAN, FACMI, Professor and Project Director,
I-Collaboratory: Partnerships in Learning, School of Nursing, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO

3:00-3:30 p.m.
Stretch Break

3:30-5:00 p.m.
Program Session
Integration of High-Fidelity Patient Simulation in Nursing Education
Join this thought-provoking session that addresses current and future simulation use, particularly
high-end equipment that allows real-time interaction between student and patient. A
colleague with considerable experience in this area discusses issues and priorities, offers
practical advice, shares lessons learned, and highlights what the professional literature says about
outcomes and effectiveness.
Speaker: Wendy M. Nehring, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAIDD, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,
and Director of the Graduate School, College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New
Jersey, Newark, NJ

5:00-6:30 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Reception
Posters and Exhibitors

Monday, April 23

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:45 a.m.
Program Session
Preparing Faculty for Simulation: A Train-the-Trainer Approach
Encouraging faculty to embrace and fully use simulation is a particular challenge for many
instructional leaders. Learn more about one school's initiative to increase faculty comfort,
confidence, and competence with this increasingly important instructional strategy.
Speakers: Janis N. Rice, MSN, RN, CS, Assistant Professor and Melissa Gonzalez, MSN, RN,
WHCNP, Director, Clinical Skills Lab, School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

9:45-10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15-11:30 a.m.
Program Session
The Smart Hospital: Innovation in Action Through Simulation
Hear about one school's 13,000 square-foot simulation facility that is gaining a national
reputation for educating nursing students for the complexities of practice. The 23-bed national
demonstration center for education and research uses computerized mannequins as well as
standardized patients/actors to replicate a myriad of patient diagnoses and associated physical
findings. Consider how this approach can work for your school, regardless of size.
Speaker: Elizabeth C. Poster, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, University of Texas at
Arlington, Arlington, TX

11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)

1:00-2:15 p.m.
Program Session
Planning for a Simulation Facility
Many nursing schools are in relatively early stages of planning a dedicated simulation facility
and equipment and are facing many decisions. What are the issues? How is space acquired and
developed? What kind of logistical support is needed and who provides it? What planning timeline is reasonable? Get answers to these and other pragmatic questions from an experienced colleague.
Speaker: Teresa Boese, MSN, RN, Co-Director, Nursing Clinical Education Center, Associate Professor - Clinical, The University of Iowa, College of Nursing, and founding Co-President of the International Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning

2:15-2:30 p.m.
Stretch Break

2:30-3:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions I - Select one

• Using METI Simulation Products to Facilitate Learning
  Learn more about products by Medical Education Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of
  simulation technology. Particular emphasis is on the METI Program for Nursing Curriculum
  Integration (PNCI), a turnkey program for easy implementation of simulation into any
  curriculum. Demonstration of the PNCI and patient simulators also is included.
  Speaker: Thomas J. Doyle, MSN, RN, Director of Education and Training Services,
  Medical Education Technologies, Inc., Sarasota, FL
  
  
• Assessing Clinical Competency Using Simulation
  Beyond its value in teaching nursing students, simulation may be used to formally assess
  clinical competencies of students and employees. Consider how one school has refined
  simulation to grade students' clinical practice and is working with a partner hospital to
  use simulation to streamline new-hire nurse orientation.
  Speaker: Lorretta Krautscheid, MS, RN, Director, Learning Resource Center, School of
  Nursing, University of Portland, Portland, OR

3:45-4:15 p.m.
Break

4:15-5:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions II - Select one

• Using Laerdal Medical Simulation Products to Facilitate Learning
  Learn more about products by Laerdal Medical, a leading manufacturer of simulation
  technology. Particular emphasis is on new and more realistic SimMan features and
  Intelligent Debriefing Software. Demonstration of the SimMan, Universal Patient Simulator is included.
  Speakers: Rosie Patterson, Regional Sales Director, South-Central U.S., Laerdal
  Medical, Gatesville, Texas and John Harris, BS, NREMT-P, Educational Specialist,
  Laerdal Medical, Wappingers Falls, NY
  
  
• Working With Students Using a Simulated Clinical Experience
  Observe faculty and students actually working through a clinical scenario using simulation
  equipment, obtain practical advice about conducting these types of activities, and ask questions to
  better understand users' experiences and perspectives.
  Speakers: Terry F. Cicero, MN, RN, Instructor and Anita W. Mikasa, MN, RN, Associate
  Professor, College of Nursing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, joined by Seattle
  University nursing students Rebecca Conte, Melora Garza, Courtney Hurst, and
  Samantha Price. AACN appreciates the technical support provided by METI during this
  session.

Tuesday, April 24

7:30-8:45 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast

7:45-8:50 a.m.
Optional Informal Discussion: Creating Clinical Scenarios for Simulation
Bring your breakfast and join nursing faculty colleagues to discuss the practical aspects of
developing useful clinical scenarios for simulation.
Facilitators: Terry F. Cicero, MN, RN, Instructor and Anita W. Mikasa, MN, RN, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Program Session
Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Simulation: Discussion with NCSBN
As a newer approach to teaching and evaluation, the use of simulation generates a number of
questions and issues. Meet with a representative of NCSBN to explore these issues and discuss current and future use of simulation as an important educational and evaluative tool in nursing education.
Speaker: Suling Li, PhD, RN, Associate Director of Research, National Council of State
Boards of Nursing, Chicago, IL

10:00-10:30 a.m.
Stretch Break

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Closing Program Session
$oliciting Re$ource$ for $imulation
Nurse educators know that simulation is expensive and may wonder how to get the necessary
resources to develop simulation in their school. Consider ways to solicit funding for simulation
facilities and equipment, reflecting on various successful sources and approaches used by
colleagues.
Speakers: Mary Walker, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, College of Nursing, Seattle University, Seattle,
WA; Elizabeth C. Poster, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, University of Texas at
Arlington, Arlington, TX; Nilda P. Peragallo, DrPH, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing and
Health Studies, University of Miami, Miami, FL

General Information

Join AACN in Denver, Colorado for the 2007 Hot Issues Conference, which explores practical aspects of using simulation in nursing education. Register has been closed.

Registration
The registration fee is $389 for members/ $489 for non-members. The deadline for early registration is April 2, 2007. The registration fee after April 2 is $459 for members/ $559 for non-members. For AACN member schools, there is a $30 discount for each additional registrant from the same school. Email messages confirming registration will be sent to all participants.

Registration has been closed.

Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Tabor Center, 1672 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80202. The room rate is $189 single/double. The cutoff date for room reservations is March 23, 2007. For reservations, please call the hotel directly at 888/627-8435. When calling, please ask for Group Room Reservations and request the group rate for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing or AACN. Reservations made after March 23 will be on a space and availability basis, so be sure to make your arrangements early.

If you are unable to make reservations at the Westin Tabor Center, AACN suggests that you contact the following properties that may have availability over the conference dates.

AACN Room Block at Hotel Teatro – 1100 14th Street , Denver CO – www.hotelteatro.com
Please call the hotel directly at 303/228-1113 to reserve a room. Be sure to mention that you are requesting the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) rate of $189. The cut-off for reservations is Saturday, March 31, 2007.

Hotel Monaco – 1717 Champa Street, Denver CO – www.monaco-denver.com

Marriott Courtyard – 934 16th Street, Denver, CO - http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/dencd-courtyard-denver downtown

Transportation
Denver International Airport is located approximately 22 miles from the hotel. Airport shuttles and taxis are available for transportation to the hotel. Travelers may also obtain ground transportation information at the Ground Transportation Information Counter located on Level 5 of Jeppensen Terminal, by calling 303/342-4059. Additional information on ground transportation and airlines serving the Denver airport, please visit www.flydenver.com.

Continuing Education Credit
Continuing education contact hours will be provided to all conference participants at no additional cost. Certificates will be provided in your conference packet.

Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registrations that are cancelled up to one week before the meeting will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received with less than one week's notice will be refunded minus a $150 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for no-shows.

AACN reserves the right to cancel this conference and any group activity that does not meet minimal group requirements. Non-refundable airline tickets are the responsibility of the registrant.

Additional Information
For more information, contact AACN, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 463-6930. If you require any special access in order to take part in this meeting, please contact Shana Cohen at AACN or by email at scohen@aacn.nche.edu. The Westin Tabor Center is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Information about this and other AACN conferences is available at the AACN website: www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences

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