MARILN Fall Conference and Annual Meeting - Innovate and Educate: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools for Nurse Educators - October 25, 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.