Duke University School of Nursing’s Institute for Educational Excellence will host the 8th annual Pursuing Radical Transformation in Nursing Education Conference March 22 and 23. This year’s theme is “The Science of Learning.”

The keynote speaker is Dr. James Lang. He is a professor of English and the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Assumption College in Worcester, MA.

Lang will present “Small Teaching” based on his book by the same name on March 22 at 1 p.m., followed by innovative and though-provoking sessions by educators from across the country.

This year, the conference broadened its scope of topics to reach all health professions educators, with the hopes of stimulating deep discussions and innovative ideas across and between professions. This conference features internationally-known experts in education, as well as educators from disciplines other than nursing and it provides extended opportunities for dialogue about emerging issues and innovations in education.

On day one, the plenary address will be presented by Lynne Kuhl, MSN, RN, presenting “Developing Wellness, Self-Compassion, Self-Kindness, & Wholeness for the Professional Caregiver.” The plenary address on day two will be presented by Margie Molloy, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE and her team who will present “The Use of Mindfulness in Simulation Pre-briefing to Increase Situational Awareness.”

Other presentations for the conference include:

Thursday, March 22

• Anna Ross Seaman, DNP, RN, CNE, presenting “New Nurse Graduate Transition Experiences in the Acute Care Setting.”
• Kathleen Ashton, PhD, RN, CNE and Pam Peaks, MSN, RN, CNOR, presenting “Perioperative Nursing: An Elective for Nursing Students Developed Under an Academic-Practice Partnership.”
• Lynne Kuhl, MSN, RN, presenting “Developing Wellness, Self-Compassion, Self-Kindness, & Wholeness for the Professional Caregiver.”

Friday, March 23

• Margie Molloy, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE and her team, presenting “The Use of Mindfulness in Simulation Pre-briefing to Increase Situational Awareness.”
• Mary Bennett, DNS, APRN-FNP, presenting “Factors for Pre-Nursing Student Success: A Longitudinal Study.”
• Kathleen Ashton, PhD, RN, CNE, presenting “Health Professions Educators’ Responsibility to Teach Professional Values.”
• Jennifer Zohn, PhD, RN-BC, LPC, NCC, presenting “The Experience of Student Nurses While Caring for Patients at Risk for Suicide.”
• Valerie Sabol, PhD, ACNP-BC, GNP-BC, ANEF, FAANP, and Angela Goss, presenting “Student-Centered Videos for Online Learning: Best Strategies and Lessons Learned.”
• Kristene Diggins, DNP, FAANP, MBA, presenting “Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)/ Pharm D Collaboration Model of Outpatient practice for Improved Clinical Outcomes.”
• Beth Phillips, PhD, RN, CNE, presenting “Disputing the Sacred Cows of Health Professions Education.”
• Michelle Hartman, DNP, RN, NP, presenting "Promoting the Success of Diverse Students using Universal Design in Learning.”
• Breah Chambers, DNP, APRN, FNP-C and team presenting “Debriefing and Beyond.”
• Brett Morgan, DNP, CRNA and team presenting “Identifying Strategies for Addressing Perceived Barriers to Education for Pre-Licensure Male Nursing Students.”
• Michelle Hartman, DNP, RN, NP and Alison Clay, MD, presenting “Reflections on the Development and Implementation of a Faculty-Led Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care Clinic.”
• Marilyn Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, presenting “The Un-Conference.”

An optional pre-conference workshop entitled “Academic Dishonesty” will be held from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on March 22. This workshop requires a separate registration and additional fee.

Register now or contact Keysha Hall at keysha.hall@duke.edu or 919-684-9289 for further information.