Empowering Faculty/Clinical Instructors: Clinical Teaching Excellence & Innovation Monthly Workshop Series
The Empowering Faculty/Clinical Instructors series is a free, monthly virtual workshop open to nurse educators and designed to elevate clinical teaching excellence in nursing education. Each 90-minute Zoom session offers continuing education credit and features expert-led discussions on inclusive teaching, mentorship, interprofessional collaboration, ethical decision-making, and more. Participants gain access to practical resources, peer collaboration, and structured mentorship to strengthen their teaching confidence and effectiveness. The series supports new and experienced faculty in applying evidence-based strategies across classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Join us to enhance your skills, foster student success, and contribute to the future of nursing education.
Friday, May 23 - 10 AM
Presenter: Jacqui McMillian-Bohler
Topic: Inclusive Teaching Strategies in Classroom, Clinical, and Simulation, and Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Learning Objectives:
- Define an inclusive learning environment.
- Identify barriers to inclusive teaching and discuss strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment.
- Define growth mindset and explain its importance in the context of nursing education.
- Identify characteristics of both fixed and growth mindsets and learn how to apply specific teaching strategies that encourage a growth mindset in students.
Friday, June 27 - 10 AM
Presenter: Beth Phillips
Topic: Mentoring in Nursing Education: Building Effective Mentor-Mentee Relationships
Learning Objectives:
- Define the role of a mentor in nursing education.
- Discuss strategies for building effective mentor-mentee relationships.
- Explore the impact of mentorship on nursing student success.
Friday, July 25 - 10 AM
Presenter: Christina Leonard
Topic: Interprofessional Education: Collaborative Learning in Clinical Settings
Learning Objectives:
- Define interprofessional education (IPE) and its benefits in nursing education.
- Identify strategies for implementing IPE in clinical settings.
- Discuss case studies showcasing successful IPE initiatives.
Friday, August 22 - 10 AM
Presenters: Amie Koch and Sarah Troiano
Topic: Teaching Ethical Decision-Making in Nursing: Frameworks and Case Studies
Learning Objectives:
- Define ethical decision-making in the nursing profession.
- Discuss frameworks for teaching ethical decision-making to nursing students.
- Analyze case studies involving ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.
Friday, September 26 - 10 AM
Presenters: Alhagie Sam and Laurie Washington
Topic: Promoting Resilience and Well-Being Among Nursing Students
Learning Objectives:
- Define resilience and its importance in nursing education.
- Identify strategies to promote well-being and mental health among nursing students.
- Discuss the role of nursing educators in supporting student resilience.
Friday, October 24 - 10 AM
Presenter: Megan Scott
Topic: Advancing Clinical Skills: Teaching Techniques for High-Stakes Procedures
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss high-stakes procedures in nursing practice.
- Explore teaching techniques for effectively instructing nursing students in these procedures.
- Analyze case studies highlighting successful teaching approaches.
Friday, November 21 - 10 AM
Presenter: Staci Reynolds
Topic: Implementation Science in Nursing Education
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP).
- Analyze the impact of EBP on student satisfaction.
- Examine strategies for integrating EBP into nursing education.
- Evaluate the relationship between EBP and course evaluations.
Faculty Learning Labs
The School of Nursing community is invited to participate in Faculty Learning Labs, a series of three interactive, hands-on sessions designed to support you in refining your teaching practices! Attend one or all as your schedule allows. These 40-minute Zoom workshops will focus on developing competency-based assessments, integrating simulation strategies, and writing effective learning objectives using the following format:
- Background & Best Practices (5 minutes)
- Understanding the Skill (10 minutes)
- Exploring Exemplars (10 minutes)
- Practice (15 minutes)
Although each session will be recorded, we encourage you to bring your syllabi and assignments to actively apply concepts in real time. Whether you're new to teaching or looking to enhance your current approach, these labs offer practical tools and peer collaboration to elevate your classroom experience.
- Monday, Sept. 15 @ 11 a.m. 鈥 "Item Writing: Assessment of and for Learning鈥 with Tonya Willingham -
- Thursday, Sept. 25 @ 11 a.m. 鈥 鈥淪imulation as Assessment鈥 with Nikki Blodgett -
- Monday, Sept. 29 @ 11 a.m. 鈥 鈥淲riting Meaningful Learning Objectives鈥 with Jacqui McMillian-Bohler -