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Faculty Development Bulletin
March 31, 2009 Vol. 7/No. 7

Calendar of Events Online Courses
Special points of interest:

June 7-12
3rd Annual Immersion In Evidence-Based Nursing Education: Early Bird Registration deadline May 8th
Engage in an intensive area of study, have one-on-one interactions with leading nurse scholars, and participate in a comprehensive educative program appropriate to your specific level of career development. Each of the three specialty tracks below provides a basis for achieving innovation and excellence in nursing education. Bring your personal learning objective and commit to completing or making significant progress toward realizing your objective during this week. Join us at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for an Immersion experience of a lifetime. Limited low-cost housing options are available at UNLV, on a first-come first-served basis, or you may choose hotel accommodation at theTuscany Las Vegas. Reserve early! For more information and to register: click here.

Track 1: Building Competence in Evidence-Based Teaching & Evaluation of Learning
Track 2: Advancing Competence in Evidence-Based Curriculum Development
                                    Track 3: Advancing Scholarship and the Science of Nursing Education

Audio Web Series: Topics for Fall Series coming soon!
The final session of the Spring Audio-web Series will be presented on Thursday April 2. We are currently conducting a national survey to determine the best scheduling options and topics for these informative, low-cost, convenient programs. Please dedicate a few minutes to completing this survey, which will assist us with programming going forward. For more information and to complete the survey, click on this link: www.nln.org/survey/awparticssurvey/webbasedprogsurvey.htm.
FUTURE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
To read more about these essential workshops, please visit the NLN website at: www.nln.org/facultydevelopment/workshopsandconf.htm

April 15 NSNA PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOP!
Moving Beyond Lecture: Principles and Practice of Active Teaching
Presenter: Karen Pardue, MS, RN, CNE, ANEF
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN
Co-Sponsored with the National Student Nurses' Association

May 1
Rebuilding the Nursing Curriculum
Presenter: Donna Ignatavicius, MS, RN, ANEF
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Co-sponsored with Triton College

May 6
Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Practical Nurse Programs
Presenter: Patricia Mahoney, MSN, RN, CNE
Best Western Country Cupboard Inn, Lewisburg, PA
Co-Sponsored with the Pennsylvania Association of Practical Nursing Administrators

May 29
Creative Nursing Education in the Lab and Clinical Settings
Presenter: Judith Herrman, PhD, RN
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
Co-Sponsored with Washtenaw Community College

NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Examination Registration Opens April 1st
Registration opens on April 1st for those interested in taking the Certified Nurse Educator exam via computer-based testing between July and September 30, 2009. For information about eligibility, exam fees, the CNE test blueprint, and exam prep go to www.nln.org/FacultyCertification/index.htm. CNE certification is the mark of distinction for nursing faculty.

The NLN Preparation Course for Certification as a Nurse Educator will be held at the following locations:

April 2 Presenter: Patricia Mahoney, MS, RN, CNE
Holiday Inn, Park Plaza, Lubbock, TX
Co-Sponsored with the Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing

April 25 Presenter: Patricia Mahoney, MS, RN, CNE
 University of Medicine and Dentistry, NJ
Co-sponsored with the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, NJ

May 14 Presenter: Linda Turchin, MS, RN, CNE
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma
Co-sponsored with Kramer School of Nursing, OK

May 16 Presenter: Frances Eason, EdD, RN-BC, CNE, ANEF
Quality Inn, Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, AL
Co-Sponsored with Samford University, Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing

May 29 Presenter: Patricia Mahoney, MS, RN, CNE
Minnesota State University at 7700 France Avenue South, Edina, MN
Co-sponsored with Minnesota State University, Mankato

June 13 Presenter: Patricia Mahoney, MS, RN, CNE
Co-sponsored with Villanova University College of Nursing, Villanova, PA

The NLN Speaker/Consultant Bureau
Are you in search of dynamic presentations to enhance faculty development at your school? Or a consultant with a specific area of expertise to help you attain the highest level of excellence in your nursing program? The NLN Speaker/Consultant Bureau will link you with a talented expert to provide an outstanding program or consultation. If you are a nurse educator with an area of expertise in nursing education, consider becoming a speaker or consultant in our Speaker/Consultant Bureau. Click here for more information about the NLN Speaker/Consultant Bureau.
The Simulation Innovation Resource Center is your our online faculty development source for courses and resources to help you design, develop, integrate, and evaluate simulations within your curriculum. To learn more about SIRC and for a demonstration of the course offerings go to http://sirc.nln.org. The simulation template designed for the NLN/Laerdal research study is available for download on the SIRC. FREE! Watch for other free materials coming next month.
ONLINE COURSES FROM IUSON — Register Now!!
Through this strategic alliance, IUSON and NLN offer online courses for nurse educators:

Teaching and Learning in Web-Based Courses, Certificate Program (4 Courses)

    Course 1: Getting Started: Choosing and Using Web Course Management Software, June 1-7. Available for 8.7 contact hours
    Course 2: Teaching and Evaluation: Strategies for Web-Based Courses, June 6-12. Available for 16.7 contact hours
    Course 3: Designing Web Pages for Web Courses, June 15-22. Available for 14.7 contact hours
    Course 4: Practicum: The Development of a Web-Based Course. July 20-August 14. Available for 16.7 contact hours

Teaching In Nursing Certificate Program (3 Courses)

    Course 3: Computer Technology for Nurse Educators, May 13-June 24. Available for 3 Academic Credits or 45 CE contact hours. (2009 session is full. To be added to the waiting list, send an email to censg@iupui.edu.)

Clinical Faculty: A New Practice Role (1 Course) August 10-September 18. Available for 11.3 contact hours
LOCAL FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY AFFILIATED NLN CONSTITUENT LEAGUES
For local faculty development opportunities presented by affiliated NLN Constituent Leagues go to www.nln.org/stateleagues/calendar.htm.
TOOLS YOU CAN USE: Our task groups have worked diligently to create tool kits that provide methods for improving the work environment, assisting in the recruitment and retention of faculty, and supporting faculty in their work. These tool kits are composed of multiple resources that assist nurse educators and administrators in evaluating the climate, enhancing the work environment, and promoting excellence and innovation in their schools. As a member of the NLN, you may use or modify these tool kits, at no extra cost.
Reflection and Dialogue - A Commitment to Diversity in Nursing and Nursing Education, January 2009
Our Reflection & Dialogue page encourages member involvement in new areas of thought being developed by the NLN. Your commentary often forms the groundwork for subsequent Position Statements. The Reflection and Dialogue page on Diversity begins our journey to building a rich and diverse workforce of faculty, researchers, and pedagogical scholars that can mentor and serve as role models for future nurses and nurse educators. Join the dialogue, and help the NLN promote the richness of diversity in nursing and nursing education consistent with our mission and core values. To read comments and share your reflections: Click here.
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