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The Re-envisioned Essentials: Infusing Innovation in Academic Nursing
September 16, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (ET)
Webinar Details & Objectives
Dr. Casey R. Shillam, Dean and Professor at the University of Portland School of Nursing, and Dr. Marjorie S. Wiggins, Chief Nursing Officer of the Main Health System. provide an overview of the new framework and model for nursing education and practice. Learn more about the foundational elements and core concepts outlined in the 2021 Essentials and what you need to know as you begin the transition to this new vision for academic nursing.
Speakers
Speakers
Casey R. Shillam, PhD, RN
Dean and Professor
University of Portland School of Nursing
Dr. Casey Shillam is a Professor at the University of Portland, School of Nursing. Dr. Shillam completed her PhD and MSN degrees at the Oregon Health and Science University in 2008 and 2004, respectively. She joined the faculty of University of Portland in 2008 after working as a home health nurse at Signature Home Health. Dr. Shillam has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate programs across many courses. Her research interests include the development of peer-mentoring programs and the referral patterns of older primary care patients to specialty pain management centers. Dr. Shillam served as a member of the former Essentials Task Force.
Marjorie S. Wiggins, DNP, MBA, RN, FAAN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Maine Health System
Marge Wiggins is Chief Nursing Officer of Maine Medical Center. An Adjunct Faculty in USM’s School of Nursing, Marge has published numerous articles and several book chapters on care delivery models. She led MMC’s development of the evidence-based Partnership Care Delivery Model, and consulted in the US and abroad on the topic. She served on several committees for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s efforts to implement the Clinical Nurse Leader role and delivered nearly 40 presentations in 14 states. Marge maintains membership in several professional organizations, including American Organization of Nurse Executives, Organization of Maine Nurse Executives, Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science-Eastern Nurses Research Society, and the Clinical Nurse Leader Association. Dr. Wiggins served as a practice partner member of the former Essentials Task Force.