2024 Unitek Learning Cares Annual Academic Conference
Dear Unitek Learning Community,
We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of an incredible opportunity at the 9th Annual Unitek Learning Cares Academic Conference on Friday, September 13th! As valued members of the Unitek community, your presence will bring unique perspectives to this transformative event.
This year’s conference, themed "Cultivating Healthier Futures: Education, Innovation & Equity,” promises to be a dynamic exploration of the future of healthcare. From the comfort of your own space, you can join us virtually between 8 am and 5 pm Pacific time for a day filled with insightful discussions and forward-thinking strategies. Imagine diving into conversations that shape the very future of healthcare and education, and learning from experts who are at the forefront of innovation.
This is a chance to enhance your knowledge, network with leaders, and contribute to meaningful dialogue on creating sustainable healthcare solutions. We believe your voice is crucial in these discussions, and we hope your schedule allows you to join us.
Please share this with others in the Unitek community and to colleagues and friends that would find this interesting outside of Unitek as well. This is a free event for anyone who wants to attend. This is also an opportunity to earn contact hours or professional development hours as well.
To secure your spot, please click here to register.
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| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Opening Videos from the CEO (Janis Paulson) and the CAO/Provost (Abdel Yosef) |
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| 8:30 AM | 9:15 AM | Welcome Keynote – Meg Soper, RN, Motivational Humorist |
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| 9:15 AM | 9:45 AM | Visit the Sponsor Hall and Poster Displays |
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| Chat with the CEO (Janis Paulson) and the CAO/Provost (Abdel Yosef) |
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| 9:45 AM | 10:45 AM | Lung Cancer 2024: What Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Need to Know Daryl Gulliford, MHA |
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| The 6 Rights of Cannabis Medication; Non-Interventional Framework for Practice Courtney Allen-Gentry, RN MSN PHN AHN-BC HWNC-BC |
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| Empowering New Nursing Leaders: Navigating the Path to Professional Growth Velondria Bursey, MSN |
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| Caritas Teaching and Learning as Sacred Activism Jan Anderson, EdD, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, Caritas Coach ® |
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| Bridging the Gap: The Synergistic Relationship between Learner and Teacher-Centered Principles in a Complex Adult Health Nursing Course Tracey Murray, PhD, DNP, FNP-BS, RN George McCraven, BSN Rachel Wood Tilkens, MSN, RN |
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| What's Love got to do with it? Julie Watson, BFA, MA, FRSA, Caritas Coach ® (Pre-Recorded) Lori Gdanetz, PhD, RN, Alumnus PCCN Christine Griffin, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CPN Dianne Reid, MS, BSN RN, NE-BC, Caritas Coach ® |
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| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Panel: Workforce Development: Current and Future States Moderator: Karilyn Van Oosten, VP of Strategic Business Development |
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12:00 PM |
1:00 PM | Visit Sponsor Hall and Poster Hall/ Lunch (Visit the Sponsor Hall by 3pm to be entered into the raffle drawing.) |
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| Chat with the CEO (Janis Paulson) and the CAO/Provost (Abdel Yosef) |
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| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Maximizing Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (E-Learning Edition) Amanda Hewitt, MPA (30-minutes – Pre-Recorded) |
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| Nursing School to Bedside Nursing; Nurse Interns to Bridge the Gap Ashton Austin, MSN, HN-BC (30-minutes – Pre-Recorded) |
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| Strengthening the Connection Between Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Kacey Dennis, PTA, M.Ed. |
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| Dive into VR: Transforming Healthcare Education with Virtual Reality and Best Practice Standards Sharon Wheeler, MSN-ED RN CGRN CHSE Carolyn Lewis, PhD, RN, CNE |
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| Caring Science/Caritas Processes® Nursing Paradigm as a guide to AACN Essentials for Nursing Education Kerry Fankhauser, DNP, MS, RN, AHN-BC, Caritas Leader |
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| Teaching Clinical Judgement Best Practices in Nursing Education Victoria Squier, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, NE-BC, EBP(CH), EBP-C Paula Anderson, MSN-Ed, RN Vanessa Rojas, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, MSN-Edu, MBA |
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| Inclusivity, Innovation, & Equity in Higher Education Jacqueline McRae-Mitchell, M.Ph., M.Ed. |
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| Leveraging Your Curriculum Map to Manage Learner Competencies Leslie McChesney, BSN Kathy Devaney, BA Laurie Kearns, Ed.D. |
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| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Panel: FYE 100 Moderator: Jamie Holcomb, Ed.D. |
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| Educating in the Gap: A Novel Approach to Harnessing the Subtle Energy of the Endocannabinoid System to Create Multidimensional Climates of Healing with Human Biocrystals in Population Based Public Health Courtney Allen-Gentry, RN MSN PHN AHN-BC HWNC-BC |
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| Preparing the "Unsung & Unpaid Heroes" of Health Care to Assume & Maintain Their Role. Peggy Rossi, BSN, MPA |
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| Navigating Learner Emotions & Anxieties in Simulation-Based Learning: Strategies and Insights Marie Gilbert, DNP, RN, CHSE-A Leslie Graham, PhD, MN, CNCC, CHSE, CCSNE Beth Latimer, DNP, GNP-BC, CHSE Melanie Wynja, DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE |
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| Three Questions Everyone Asks About Their Leader…and Their Team Asks About Them. A Framework for Effective Leadership and Getting People to Want to Follow You Kenneth Smith, MA |
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| Empowered and Thriving Healthcare: Lifestyle Medicine for Nursing and Implications for the Health Profession Jeanette Black, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, DipACLM |
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| Unitek Human Caring Council: Nurturing Caring Consciousness in Higher Education Kimberly Womack, MSN, RN, CNE Krista Adams, MSN/Ed, RN Sheri Byrnes, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE Suzanne Klotz, |
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| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Diamond Sponsor – ATI |
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| Gold Sponsor – Western University Medication Errors and Nursing Students: What educators should know about Safe Medication Use Practices Rodney (Rod) Hicks, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN |
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| Gold Sponsor – Wolter Kluwer |
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| 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Poster Sessions - Visit the Poster Venue and view the posters and watch scheduled 5-minute presentations. | ||
| 4:00 PM | 4:05 PM | Cultivating Caritas Consciousness by Integrating Self-Care Spiritual Micro-Practices Through Aesthetics Nikkie King, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE |
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| 4:05 PM | 4:10 PM | LEADING WITH CARE: Integrating of Watsons' 10 Caritas Processes® Into Leading with CARE Model - Infusing Micro-Practices into Caring Moments Joellen Sutterfield, Caritas Coach ® |
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| 4:10 PM | 4:15 PM | Honoring and Nurturing Self in Nursing: Using Watson's Human Caring Science Kim Womack, MSN, RN, CNE |
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| 4:15 PM | 4:20 PM | Nurses Valuing Nurses: A Caritas Conflict Resolution Curriculum Design Model Anne Claire von Huene EJD, MSN, RN Joan Beckner MAEd/CI & AET |
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| 4:20 PM | 4:25 PM | Nurturing Faculty: An online Human Caring Science Faculty Resource Center Sheri Byrnes, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE |
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| 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Recognition Abdel Yosef Scott Tierno, D.A., M.Ed., PMP |
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| Conference Session Tracks | |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | |
| Leadership and Future Workforce Development | |
| Mental Health/Wellness | |
| Online Learning, Instructional Design Strategies and Learning Management Systems | |
| Pedagogy, Teaching and Assessment Practices | |
| Student Engagement and Success | |
| Breaks/Sponsor Hall | |
| Innovation and Emerging Technologies | |
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Date and Time
Friday Sep 13, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 8AM PST
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