Leadership and the Profession of Nursing is Module 1 of 4 towards the Advanced Nurse Leadership Certificate

This is a 4 week course that runs from February 13 - March 12 with a synchronous online day on February 13 from 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

This innovative online certificate program is designed to explore the various components to develop a nurse leader, whose goal is to enhance and empower oneself in advancing the future of the nursing profession.

This certificate program serves as an excellent preparatory course for the Certified Nurse Leader exam and certification.
 

Target Audience:

• Any nurse who practices in a leadership role, including but not limited to, nurse educators, clinical nurse managers, charge nurses, supervisors and directors. Staff nurses with 5 years’ experience interested in seeking a leadership role should consider this offering.
   
• Each module will earn 15 Nursing Contact Hours. Each module can be taken individually. In order to recieve the certificate (60 contact hours), all 4 modules must be completed.
   
• Each module begins with one virtual live webinar from 08:30am- 4:00pm. The remainder of the program is completed online asynchronously.
   

Full brochure available
 

2025 Dates:

FEBRUARY 13-MARCH 12, 2025

Module1: Leadership and the Profession of Nursing

February 13, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. Topics include: role modeling, coaching, vision/ influence, leadership and management differences, facilitating change
 

MARCH 27-APRIL 23, 2025

Module 2: Leading People: The Art of Truly Being Present

March 27, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. topics include: communication skills, shared decision making, conflict resolution, relationship building
 

SEPTEMBER 11-OCTOBER 8, 2025

Module 3: Blending Mission and Margin: Business Skills for the Nurse Leader

September 11, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. Topics include: system-based thinking, data management, financial implications of care, accountable care organizations
 

OCTOBER 23-NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Module 4: The Future of Nursing: Quality, Healthcare Policy, and Patient Outcomes

October 23, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. Topics include: the role of leader in strategic leadership, IOM goals, patient outcomes, interdisciplinary care and patient satisfaction measures.

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Overview of Simulation is Module 1 of 4 towards the Healthcare Simulation Educator Certificate

This is a 4 week course that runs from March 12 - April 8, with a synchronous online day on March 12 from 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Our innovative online certificate program is designed to explore the various components necessary to develop and run simulation scenarios within an academic or clinical setting.
 

Target Audience:

• Any nurse practicing in an education role who is interested in developing or working in a simulation program. This would be applicable to nurse educators in academia or healthcare facilities, preceptors, mentors, or staff nurses who are interested in learning more about this teaching pedagogy.
   
• Each module will earn 15 Nursing Contact Hours. Each module can be taken individually. In order to receive the certificate (60 contact hours), all 4 modules must be completed.
   
• Each module begins with one virtual live webinar from 08:30am- 4:00pm. The remainder of the program is completed online asynchronously.
   

Full brochure available
 

2025 Dates:

MARCH 12-April 8, 2025

Module1: Overview of Simulation

March 12, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. Topics include: history, types of simulation, purpose, learning theory, learning styles, simulation lab resources
 

APRIL 16-MAY 14, 2025

Module 2: Art of Debriefing

April 16, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. Topics include: purpose and importance of debriefing, role of facilitator, rules of debriefing, types of debriefing
 

OCTOBER 1-OCTOBER 28, 2025

Module 3: Designing and Implementing Simulation Scenarios

October 1, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. Topics include: nursing education simulation framework, incorporating roles of facilitator and participant, educational practices, simulation outcomes and design characteristics
 

NOVEMBER 5-DECEMBER 2, 2025

Module 4: Trends in Healthcare and Use of Simulation to Impact Patient Outcomes

November 5, 8:30 am-4:00 pm as virtual live webinar; remainder of program online. Topics include: evaluation instruments, current research and trends in outcomes, trends in simulation, utilization of resources

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Geisel Library hosts its 11th Annual Celebration of Research and Scholarship on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Faculty and staff who published works of scholarship and research during the 2024 calendar year will be recognized for their contributions to their fields. Three scholars will briefly discuss their research:

• Robert Perreault, Modern Languages & Literatures
• Chani Marchiselli, English & Communications
• Michael Huelsman, Computer Science

2024 published works will be on display, and refreshments will be served.
 

All are welcome to attend. Visit the event page for more information about the event and 2024 published works.

We invite you to participate in the upcoming Thomas Sowell Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson and Br. Thomas Lacourse. This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about Sowell’s research regarding the economy and social philosophy. Students will read nearly 150 pages of selected Thomas Sowell writings in preparation for this colloquium.

Applications are due by February 5th

     
.    When:   February 21-22, 2025

     Time:     February 21: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
                   February 22: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

     Where:  Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute

• Session 1 (Feb. 21 at 6:30pm over dinner) Biographical Sketches & Social Issues
• Session 2 (Feb. 22 at 9:00 AM): Economics
• Session 3 (Feb. 22 at 10:30am): Political Issues, Legal Issues, & Race and Ethnicity
• Session 4 (Feb. 22 at 12:00 pm over lunch): Race and Ethnicity & Educational Issues
   

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We invite you to participate in the upcoming Thomas Sowell Colloquium, hosted by the Center for Ethics in Society and facilitated by Philosophy Professor Tom Larson and Br. Thomas Lacourse. This event promises a weekend of thoughtful study, reflection, and engaging conversations about Sowell’s research regarding the economy and social philosophy. Students will read nearly 150 pages of selected Thomas Sowell writings in preparation for this colloquium.

Applications are due by February 5th

     
.    When:   February 21-22, 2025

     Time:     February 21: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
                   February 22: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

     Where:  Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute

• Session 1 (Feb. 21 at 6:30pm over dinner) Biographical Sketches & Social Issues
• Session 2 (Feb. 22 at 9:00 AM): Economics
• Session 3 (Feb. 22 at 10:30am): Political Issues, Legal Issues, & Race and Ethnicity
• Session 4 (Feb. 22 at 12:00 pm over lunch): Race and Ethnicity & Educational Issues
   

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