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Thursday, December 1
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Registration
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Opening Program Session
Seizing New Opportunities in Teaching and Learning
Nurse educators have heard repeatedly that they should not
teach as they were taught. Rather, they should plan learning
activities that reflect the needs of today's students. How
can we escape the tired lecture format? What teaching-learning
approaches are most successful? How do educators help learners
take more responsibility for their learning? How do we turn
the challenges of classroom and clinical teaching into opportunities
that truly make a difference in nursing education?
Speakers: Diane Billings, EdD, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean
for Teaching, Learning and Information Resources, and Judith
Halstead, DNS, RN, Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,
Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN and
co-authors of the book Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty.
2:45-3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15-4:15 p.m.
Program Session
Challenges of Today's Students
Faculty consistently agree that student demographics have
changed over the years, and they are increasingly working
with students who have emotional or psychological challenges,
criminal backgrounds, legal problems, marginal performance
or failing grades, and the like. How can faculty prevent,
recognize, and respond to potentially inflammatory events?
How do we develop policies that are fair to students and also
thoughtfully protect the institution and faculty?
Speaker: Odell Horton, Jr., JD, Vice Chancellor for University
Relations, University of Tennessee Health Science Center,
Memphis, TN
4:15-4:30 p.m.
Stretch Break
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Improving Student Attitudes Toward Caring for Older Adults
Sponsored by the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute
on Geriatric Nursing
Older adults now represent the core business of healthcare.
To improve care of older adults, it is imperative that nursing
education programs address student attitudes towards ageism.
This presentation will describe the process used by two nursing
programs to improve student attitudes towards caring for older
adults. Attitude measurement instruments, classroom and clinical
experiences designed to shift student attitudes, and outcome
data are highlighted.
Speakers: Patricia Burbank, DNSc, RN, Professor, College
of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI and Jean
Lange, PhD, RN, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate
Studies, School of Nursing, Fairfield University, Fairfield,
CT
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Reception, Poster Presentations, and Exhibits
Friday, December 2
7:15-8:30 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast
7:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open
7:30-8:25 a.m.
Informal Interest Forums
Bring your breakfast to one of the following discussions:
- Managing clinical placements
- Socializing students for the "real world"
- Facilitating success for non-traditional learners
- Assisting marginally performing students
- Utilizing simulation and technology
- Managing on-line learning
- Incorporating evidence-based practice in the classroom
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Program Session
Ensuring Academic Integrity
What constitutes commitment to academic integrity? How can
values such as honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility
be translated into principles of behavior within academic
communities? In what ways might we socialize students to uphold
the high standards valued by nursing? Learn more about and
from the Center for Academic Integrity, a consortium of over
390 secondary and higher education institutions across the
country, and their many activities that foster the development
of research, services, and products which promote standards
and practices of academic integrity.
Speaker: Claire C. Dyes, MN, RN, Dean of Students, Mercer
University Cecil B. Day Campus, Atlanta, GA and Member, Board
of Directors, The Center for Academic Integrity, Duke University,
Durham, NC
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Program Session
Including Students With Disabilities
In the past decade there has been a steady increase in the
number of students with disabilities entering nursing programs.
Join an interactive discussion on such topics as educator
roles and responsibilities, a paradigm shift in working with
students with disabilities, meeting program competency requirements,
assuring patient safety, and establishing inclusive institutional
policies.
Speakers: Karen McCulloh, BS, RN, President, National Organization
of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND), community Health Disability
Education, Morton Grove, IL and three NOND Directors with
extensive experience in education: Martha R. Smith, MA, Director,
Office for Student Access, Oregon Health and Science University,
Portland, OR; Bronwynne C. Evans, PhD, RN, CNS, Associate
Professor, College of Nursing, Arizona State University, Tempe,
AZ; and Beth Marks, PhD, RN, Associate Director for Research,
Rehabilitation Research Training Center on Aging and Developmental
Disabilities and Research Assistant Professor, Department
of Disability and Human Development, College of Applied Health
Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago.
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:30-4:45 p.m.
Abstract Presentations
Saturday, December 3
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Program Session
Advancing the Cause of Baccalaureate Education
Many nurse educators have encouraged a baccalaureate degree
for beginning professional practice for years, while recognizing
the large proportion of practicing nurses prepared at less
than the baccalaureate level. Learn more about one state's
recent initiative to require a baccalaureate degree for continued
practice. And in response to the expectation for higher education
in nursing, consider another state's practical approaches
to removing impediments to earning the baccalaureate degree.
Speakers: Barbara Zittel, PhD, RN, Executive Secretary,
New York State Boards for Nursing and Respiratory Therapy,
Albany, NY; Kathleen Potempa, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Vice President
and Dean, School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University,
Portland, OR
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Closing Program Session
AACN Issues and Initiatives: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Consider the wide array of issues confronting nursing education
and the programs implemented by AACN that address changing
priorities in health professions education. Reaffirm the relevance
of these issues and initiatives to all baccalaureate nursing
educators.
Speaker: Kathleen Potempa, DNSc, RN, FAAN, Vice President
and Dean, School of Nursing, Oregon Health and Science University,
Portland, OR and Member, Board of Directors, American Association
of Colleges of Nursing
General
Information
Join AACN in Chicago, IL for the
opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching sessions
and events. The Executive Development Series is once again
offered in conjunction with the Baccalaureate Education Conference
to allow faculty to take advantage of this excellent leadership
opportunity. Attendees will receive a significant savings
in registration fees for attending both events.
Registration
The registration fee for each conference is $389 for members/
$439 for non-members. The deadline for early registration
is November 9, 2005. The registration fee after November 9
is $459 for members/ $509 for non-members. For AACN member
schools, there is a $30 discount for each additional registrant
from the same school. Graduate students who are preparing
for faculty roles are encouraged to attend and may register
for the Baccalaureate Education Conference at the reduced
rate of $339. Please note that those registrants attending
both the Executive Development Series and the Baccalaureate
Education conference will receive a savings of $80 on the
total cost of registration. Email messages confirming registration
will be sent to all participants.
Register online at https://www.aacn.nche.edu/Registration/registration.asp
or click here to
print a registration form to mail or fax back to AACN with
payment.
Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Chicago,
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL. Located just off Michigan
Avenue in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, the Hyatt Regency
Chicago hotel connects you to music, art, entertainment and
the nightlife of Chicago. The hotel is just steps away from
Millennium & Grant Park, the theater and business districts,
museums, and cultural attractions of the Chicago Loop.
Please note: The AACN room block at the Hyatt Regency
Chicago is completely sold out. AACN suggests that you contact
the following hotels that may have availability.
Transportation
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located approximately
18 miles from the hotel. A taxi between there and downtown
Chicago runs approximately $35- $40. The Continental Airport
Express has shuttle departures every few minutes and costs
approximately $17.50. Shuttles leave O'Hare airport for all
downtown hotels every few minutes from terminals 1E, 3E, 2D
and 5E. Reservations are not necessary from airport to hotel,
but are required for return to the airport.
Midway Airport (MDW) is approximately 12 miles from the hotel.
The Continental Airport Express van leaves Midway going to
all hotels in downtown Chicago every few minutes. Tickets
can be purchased at the Continental Airport Express ticket
counter located at door 3 lower level straight across from
baggage claim.
Continuing Education Credit
Continuing education contact hours will be provided by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing to all conference
participants at no additional cost. CE Certificates will be
provided in your conference packet.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registrations cancellations received by April 13, 2005, will
be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations
received after April 13, 2005 will be refunded minus a $150
administrative fee. There will be no refunds for no-shows.
Cancellation notification must be submitted in writing to
Heather Shelford, Accounting Coordinator at AACN via mail:
AACN, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036;
fax: (202) 785-8320, or email: hshelford@aacn.nche.edu.
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
special access in order to take part in this meeting please
contact Shana Cohen at AACN or by email at scohen@aacn.nche.edu.
Information
about this and other AACN conferences is available at the
AACN Web site: www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences
Baccalaureate Education Conference
Subcommittee
Judeen Schulte, Alverno College (Chair)
Judy Beal, DNSc, Simmons College
David Bennett, Kennesaw State University
Daisy Cruz-Richman, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Sarah Farrell, University of Virginia
Patricia Martin, Wright State University
Mary Ann Merrigan, Wilkes University
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