The Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA): Resources for Graduate School Success
September 29, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)
Webinar Overview
Are you a new graduate nursing student eager to take the next step forward in your education? Going back to school can quickly get overwhelming with a mounting pile of questions and real-life concerns. Come learn more about the GNSA and its many free resources designed to help you succeed in your graduate studies, including a popular webinar series (CEs available), an online community, networking opportunities, advocacy tools, and funding announcements. Come hear success stories and learn insider tips for navigating the GNSA website, locating opportunities, and finding answers to your questions quickly.
Objectives
- The learner will understand how to navigate the GNSA website and easily access the available resources.
- The learner will asses how to use the resources available for success in their graduate nursing program.
This Webinar is hosted by the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA). For more information on the GNSA, visit www.aacnnursing.org/GNSA.
Speakers
Speakers
Marta Okoniewski, MPA
Director of Student Engagement
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Marta Okoniewski, MPA, is the Director of Student Engagement at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). She led the development and launch of the GNSA, a national network providing high value programs, services, and resources to nursing students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs. Prior to joining AACN, Ms. Okoniewski worked as the Program Coordinator at New York University College of Nursing within the Academic and Clinical Affairs department. She received her master’s in public administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Scranton.
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The Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA): Resources for Graduate School Success
September 29, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)
Webinar Overview
Are you a new graduate nursing student eager to take the next step forward in your education? Going back to school can quickly get overwhelming with a mounting pile of questions and real-life concerns. Come learn more about the GNSA and its many free resources designed to help you succeed in your graduate studies, including a popular webinar series (CEs available), an online community, networking opportunities, advocacy tools, and funding announcements. Come hear success stories and learn insider tips for navigating the GNSA website, locating opportunities, and finding answers to your questions quickly.
Objectives
- The learner will understand how to navigate the GNSA website and easily access the available resources.
- The learner will asses how to use the resources available for success in their graduate nursing program.
This Webinar is hosted by the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA). For more information on the GNSA, visit www.aacnnursing.org/GNSA.
Speakers
Speakers
Marta Okoniewski, MPA
Director of Student Engagement
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Marta Okoniewski, MPA, is the Director of Student Engagement at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). She led the development and launch of the GNSA, a national network providing high value programs, services, and resources to nursing students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs. Prior to joining AACN, Ms. Okoniewski worked as the Program Coordinator at New York University College of Nursing within the Academic and Clinical Affairs department. She received her master’s in public administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Scranton.
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Designing an Engaging Poster
May 31, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Webinar Overview
After your abstract submission has been accepted for presentation, it is time to think about developing your poster. This webinar will focus on the key elements of creating a scholarly poster while using creative techniques to engage the reader.
Objectives
- Understand how to highlight data and findings without overwhelming the reader.
- Outline the necessary components of a scholarly poster.
- Explain ways to utilize QR codes to further engage the reader.
This Webinar is hosted by the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA). For more information on the GNSA, visit www.aacnnursing.org/GNSA.
Speakers
Speakers
Pamela Smith, EdD, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC
Associate Dean
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Dr. Pamela Smith is the Associate Dean at Chaminade University of Honolulu and directs a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Dr. Smith has been a Nursing education leader for over a decade and maintains an active family nurse practitioner practice. Dr. Smith serves on state-wide nursing leadership committees, reviews proposals for publication, manages a number of health related grants, and presents posters at national nursing organizations. She earned an EdD in Educational Leadership from University of New England, MSN FNP from Hawai’i Pacific University, and BSN from Johns Hopkins University.
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Tips on Writing a Successful Abstract
March 29, 2022
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Webinar Overview
A winning abstract opens the door to disseminating your project and research findings. This two-part webinar will provide you with insight and tools to write an engaging abstract to be selected for presentation at a scholarly conference. Part 2 will be presented on May 31 @ 4:00 pm ET and focus on designing an engaging poster.
Objectives
- Understand the key elements of an abstract.
- Outline pitfalls to avoid when writing an abstract.
- Explain steps to creating a captivating abstract.
This Webinar is hosted by the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA). For more information on the GNSA, visit www.aacnnursing.org/GNSA.
Speakers
Speakers
Pamela Smith, EdD, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC
Associate Dean
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Dr. Pamela Smith is the Associate Dean at Chaminade University of Honolulu and directs a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Dr. Smith has been a Nursing education leader for over a decade and maintains an active family nurse practitioner practice. Dr. Smith serves on state-wide nursing leadership committees, reviews proposals for publication, manages a number of health related grants, and presents posters at national nursing organizations. She earned an EdD in Educational Leadership from University of New England, MSN FNP from Hawai’i Pacific University, and BSN from Johns Hopkins University.
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Enhancing Mentoring Relationships to Accelerate Professional Growth
April 29, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Webinar Overview
Mentoring is an important component of professional success that is often overlooked by graduate nursing students. Join this webinar for a deep dive into the key elements of a successful mentoring relationship and strategies for finding the right mentor for you. The webinar also will explore how to be purposeful in the mentoring relationship so that it can enhance and accelerate professional growth.
After participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Differentiate between the various mentoring roles.
- Identify goals in a successful mentoring relationship.
- Objectively appraise a mentoring relationship.
Speakers
Speakers
Ali R. Tayyeb, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, PHNAssistant Professor
California State University, Los Angeles
Dr. Tayyeb is a U.S. Navy Veteran, Jonas Veterans Healthcare Scholar, and Assistant Professor at California State University, Los Angeles. He is also the creator and host of the RN-Mentor podcast. Though Dr. Tayyeb’s research is primarily veteran centric, he is also greatly invested in nursing professional development, role development, and pushing the boundaries of the nursing profession through diversity of people, thought, advocacy, and the arts. For a full bio and link to Dr. Tayyeb’s body of work, please visit www.alirtayyeb.com.