2024 MARILN Fall Conference and Annual Meeting - Innovate and Educate: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Nurse Educators
College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Center Top Floor
1 College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8:30am ET - 3:00pm ET
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Info
Topic
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Credits Offered
This event offers 5.0 contact hours to attendees.
Additional Information
The purpose of this workshop is to empower nurse educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate generative AI tools into their teaching and professional practices. Participants will explore the fundamental principles of generative AI and discover practical applications for creating engaging educational materials, designing innovative assignments, and enhancing assessments. The workshop will also address ethical considerations and best practices, ensuring responsible AI usage in educational settings. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to leverage AI for professional development, scholarly activities, and ultimately, to enrich the learning experience for nursing students.
Program Objectives:
8:30am - 12:00pm Rachel Cox Simms DNP, MS-HPEd, RN, FNP-BC *See "Speaker Tab" for more information
- Identify the fundamental principles of generative AI and its relevance to nursing education.
- Demonstrate the use of generative AI tools to create educational materials for nursing courses.
- Analyze the potential ethical considerations and best practices in using AI in educational settings.
- Evaluate the impact of generative AI the learning experience of nursing students.
- Design innovative assignments that incorporate generative AI to facilitate learning and assessment in nursing courses.
- Evaluate the impact of generative AI on professional development and scholarly activities in nursing.
12:45pm - 2:45pm - Panelists: Semiha Asli Bozkurt PhD, RN, CHSE, Catherine Carroca DHS, MSN, RN, CNE, and Joseph Gordon-Reznar MPA, BSN, RN NEA-BC
- Explain how AI can enhance both the classroom instruction and inpatient care setting.
- Design and incorporate AI-driven simulations (virtual patients) into the nursing curriculum.
2:45pm MARILN Annual Meeting, Awards, Raffles
Registration Refund and Cancellation Policy
There will be no refunds after 10/15/24.
Speakers
Assistant Professor
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
Rachel Cox Simms is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the Institute for Health Professions (IHP), where she specializes in pharmacology and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing education. With a background in both teaching and research, Rachel has worked to advance the use of generative AI tools to enhance educational and professional practices. She has published extensively on the subject, contributing significantly to the body of knowledge on AI literacy in nursing education. Rachel's responsibilities include developing innovative teaching methodologies, mentoring students and faculty on the use of AI in educational settings, and leading projects that explore the potential of AI to transform nursing education. Her interests lie in creating interactive and engaging learning experiences, promoting ethical AI usage, and supporting professional development and scholarly activities through the application of AI technologies. Rachel's dedication to fostering AI literacy among nurse educators and her commitment to enhancing the learning experience for nursing students make her a leading voice in this emerging field.
Clinical Assitant Professor
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA
With years of experience in healthcare workforce development, Dr. Semiha Asli Bozkurt specializes in innovative educational strategies to build a skilled nursing workforce. Asli has excelled as a teaching assistant, simulation and clinical education coordinator, and clinical assistant professor. Her work focuses on integrating AI, gamification, and simulations to enhance nursing education and ensure sustainable care practices in professional settings. Dr. Bozkurt has been awarded grants and has numerous publications in this field, reflecting her dedication and expertise.
Associate Professor
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy of Health Sciences
Boston, MA
Dr. Carroca is an Associate Professor at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the Accelerated Post-Baccalaureate and RN to MSN nursing program where she specializes in leadership and public health. She has authored in several nursing publications and is passionate about innovative pedagogical strategies.
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
Cambridge Health Alliance
Boston, MA
Joseph is a proven nurse leader with more than 20 years of patient care and administrative experience in the acute care hospital setting. He currently is the Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Cambridge Health Alliance in the Boston area. He is responsible for the oversight of inpatient nursing services and clinical operations for two acute care safety net hospitals serving the Northeast Boston area neighborhoods. Joseph received his bachelor's degrees in psychology and nursing from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. He received his master's degree in public administration from Suffolk University Sawyer Business School in Boston, MA. Joseph is currently pursuing his doctorate in nursing practice from MGHIHP in Boston, MA. As part of his doctoral work, he has special interests in the implementation of IA assisted predictive modeling to reduce the workload burden of nurses. Joseph has served as an adjunct clinical faculty member specializing in leadership and quality improvement at the URI school of nursing. Joseph is a creative and innovative professional with accomplishments leading change. He is a highly visible, hands-on approach leader with proven abilities in building teams and partnerships to accomplish missions. He is an active member of the Organization of Nurse Leaders serving on their Programs and Government Affairs Committees as well as receiving their Elane K. Sherwood award for excellence in service 2023 and Sharon A. Smith Scholarship in 2024.
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