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Experiential Learning Summit 2024
Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning Summit

A journey of discovery in nursing education during a two-day summit in Rochester, New York. 

JUNE 6-7, 2024

Experiential Learning Summit

Join leading nurse educators to learn and explore the latest advances in nursing education, from mobile learning and educational technology to simulation, active learning, and competency-based education. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your insights, research, and innovations with peers who are shaping the future of nursing education. Five contact hours available.

Helen Wood Hall | 255 Crittenden Blvd., Rochester, NY 14620

Event Details

Helen Wood Hall
255 Crittenden Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14620

Thursday, June 6th | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Check In, Reception, Poster Presentations, and Tours.

Friday, June 7th | 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Keynote Speaker, Breakout Sessions, Poster Presentations, and Vendor Exhibits

Saturday, June 8th | 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.*
Apple Distinguished Schools of Nursing Innovation Showcase
*Attendance is limited to faculty and staff from Apple Distinguished Schools of Nursing.

  • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Check In and Reception
  • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Poster Presentations and Tours

  • 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Check In and Breakfast
  • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: a representative from Apple
    Title: Opportunities and Best Practices in Mobile Computing Platforms for Nursing Education.
    Description: Mobile devices, wearable devices, and immersive technology will all be considered as new and powerful additions to the nursing education environment.
  • 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Break
  • 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Session 1: Workshops with Presentations
  • 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch
  • 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Session 2: Workshops with Presentations
  • 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Vendor Exhibits and Poster Presentations
  • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Breakout Session 3: Workshops with Presentations
  • 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Interactive Conclusion with Audience Participation

  • 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Apple Distinguished Schools Workshop and Networking Session

*Attendance is limited to faculty and staff from Apple Distinguished Schools of Nursing.

Pricing and Discounts

Registration:
$150 per person, or $100 each for groups of 2 or more
50% discount for University of Rochester faculty/staff/students 

Breakout Sessions: Workshops

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Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 3 Workshop 4 Workshop 5

Session 1
(10:45 - 11:45 am)

Using Feedback in Word: Simulation Activity to Prepare Students for Instructor Feedback 

Advancing Nurse Practitioner Education: Integrating High-Fidelity Simulation

Development of On-Campus Clinical for Undergraduate Women's Health Nursing Students

From Pixels to Proficiency: Designing and Implementing with Multimodality for Dynamic Competency-Based Teaching and Learning in Blackboard Learn Ultra

Creating Accessible Courses: Essential Practices for Inclusive Learning

Presenter: Caren Barth, MFA

Presenter: Kimberly Cobb, Ms, APRN-CNP, FNP-BC

Presenters: Caitlin Dreisbach, PhD, RN and Jennifer Truax MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM

Presenters: Rebekah Greene, Ph.D., M.A., B.S. and Julia Smith, Phd, MA, BA

Presenter: Joe Gomulak-Cavicchio EdD., MSEd. 

Session 2 (12:45 - 1:45 pm)

Utilizing Customized Education Technology for Interactive E-Learning

ELEVATE: Empowering Learning Experiences with Visionary AI-Driven Transformative Experiences

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Competency Development and Assessment (PRIME-NP Model)

Taming the Beast: Integrating Artificial Intelligence In Teaching And Learning Practices

 

Presenters: Julie Waite MS, RN and Jennifer Truax MS, RNC-OB, C-EFM

Presenter: Toby Brown, PhD

Presenter: Rita D'Aoust, PhD, ACNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

Presenter: Maria Bajwa, Ph.D. (Sim-HPE/IPE), MBBS, MSMS, CHSE and Dr. Susan Seibold-Simspon

 

Session 3 (3:00 - 4:00 pm)

Innovating for the New Essentials

Fostering a Culture of Assessment by Using a Standardized Exam Review Approach

Application of a Racial Justice Workshop in an On-Campus Clinical Setting

Telehealth Standardized Patient Experiences for Trauma-Informed Care: Developing PMHNP Competency and a National Toolkit

Using an Academic Electronic Health Record to develop experiential learning activities to enhance student clinical judgment

Presenter: Maeve Howett, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAAN

Presenter: Joe Gomulak-Cavicchio EdD., MSEd. 

Presenters: Caitlin Dreisbach, PhD, RN and Erin Vernetti 

Presenter: Susan W. Blaakman PhD RN PMHNP-BC FNAP FAAN

Presenter: Dee Dee Rutigliano MS, RN, CNEcl 

Poster Session

  • Building Strong Foundations: Faculty Development in Competency-Based Nursing Education | Rebekah Greene, Ph.D., M.A., B.S.
  • Jumpstarting Competency-Based Education and Assessment: Rubric Development Essentials | Rebekah Greene, Ph.D., M.A., B.S.
  • Unlocking Potential: How Templates Drive QI Excellence in Learning Management Systems | Joseph Gomulak-Cavicchio EdD., MSEd.
  • Reimagining End-of-Life Curriculum into an Innovative Simulation Experience  | Kimberly Buholtz EdD, RN, PED-BC, CHSE
  • Tech Competencies for Distance/Virtual Simulation Educators | Maria Bajwa, Ph.D. (Sim-HPE/IPE), MBBS, MSMS, CHSE
  • Adapting Technology in Nursing Education: Transitioning from Synchronous to Asynchronous Learning Environments| Allison LaPietra, RN
  • Cutting Down the Clicks of Nursing: Nursing Documentation Optimization | Rebecca Vincent BSN RN CPAN
  • Gamification of Perioperative Disaster Preparation Drills| Kara Joustra, RN, CCRN ANM
  • The TikTokification of Perioperative Education | Shelby Mancuso, MSN, RN, CNOR
  • Utilizing Escape Rooms as Innovative Educational and Team Building Tools | Chelsea Spaid MS, RN, CAPA
  • Effectively Utilizing Audience Response Systems in Nursing Education | Candice Laboy MS, RN, CNEcl
  • Utilizing a Simulated Electronic Health Record to Enhance Unfolding Case Studies in Nursing Education | Jilleen McEvoy, BSN, RN

Travel & Lodging

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The School of Nursing is housed in Helen Wood Hall, just across the street from the University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong Memorial Hospital.

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Hilton Garden Inn Rochester

Accommodations available at Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center. 

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About the School of Nursing

State-of-the-Art Facilities

State-of-the-Art Facilities

The summit will be hosted in the UR School of Nursing's vertical expansion, featuring 26,000 square feet of experiential learning, simulation, and student-centered spaces. 

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Apple Distinguished School

Apple Distinguished School

As an Apple Distinguished School, we are proud to showcase our commitment to innovation in education through this summit.

Innovation at the School
Global Research University

Global Research University

The UR School of Nursing is a small and tight-knit campus community located in the heart of the world-class University of Rochester Medical Center. 

About UR Medicine
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We center academic innovation on the appreciation that learning occurs everywhere. By leveraging active learning technologies and methodologies, we are not only ensuring our ability to deliver our curriculum in a highly individualized and flexible way, but also creating truly dynamic, experiential learning experiences that prepare our students for their futures in nursing.

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP

Associate Dean, Education & Student Affairs

Quotation Mark

We center academic innovation on the appreciation that learning occurs everywhere. By leveraging active learning technologies and methodologies, we are not only ensuring our ability to deliver our curriculum in a highly individualized and flexible way, but also creating truly dynamic, experiential learning experiences that prepare our students for their futures in nursing.

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP

Associate Dean, Education & Student Affairs

Thank you

With special thanks to our sponsor and exhibitors: 

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Contact Hours

Five contact hours will be available for Experiential Learning at the University of Rochester: A Journey of Discovery in Nursing Education.

The University of Rochester Center for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 
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