Welcome to the AACN Transform 2023 Poster Showcase

Check out the different topics:

• Academic Nursing: Excellence & Innovation
• Leading & Advancing Improvements in Health, Health Care, & Higher Education
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
• AACN Essentials

Academic Nursing: Excellence & Innovation

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  Implementing a Coaching Program for Licensure Test Success
  Deanna Allison, MSN, RN, CMSRN
  Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
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  Transforming Graduate Nursing Education Through Innovation: A Team-Based Learning Approach
  Maeghan Arnold, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ACHPN
  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing
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  Innovation in Action: Using Artificial Intelligence to Build Interpersonal Communication Skills
  Maureen Baker, PhD, RN
  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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  The Ohio State University Faculty Innovation Fellowship and Coaching Program
  Taura Barr, PhD, RN, NC-BC
  The Ohio State University College of Nursing
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  The Use of a Pre-Examination Stress Intervention in Senior Nursing Students
  Jennifer Bauer, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN
  Saint Mary's College
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  Excellence in Nursing Education: National Study Informs Innovation in Teaching and Learning
  Wendy Bowles, PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE
  The Ohio State University
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  Improving NCLEX Success through Innovative Remediation and Review Strategies, A Pilot Project
  Carolyn Bradley, DNP, MSN-Ed., RN, CCRN
  Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, Hamden
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  Integrating Holistic Patient- and Family-Centered Care into Senior BSN Student Emergency Management Education
  Carolyn Bradley, DNP, MSN-Ed., RN, CCRN
  Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, Hamden
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  Developing Health Equity Education through Interprofessional Stakeholder
  Sandra Branson, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
  Western Washington University
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  Explore and Experience: Utilizing Virtual Reality to Enhance Assessment Skills
  Carol Bruno, DNP, MSN, RN
  University of Texas Medical Branch
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  Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Nursing Education to Improve Population Health
  Emilie Burdette, DNP, RN, CNE
  Xavier University
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  Effective Interventions for Nursing Student Burnout
  Shannon Burleson, PhD, RN, CCRN
  University of Nevada, Reno
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  Resilience Equine Assisted Learning with Nursing Students; A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Shannon Burleson, PhD, RN, CCRN
  University of Nevada, Reno
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  An Innovative Initiative To Reimagine Prospective Applicants and Increase Enrollment in an ABSN Program
  Grace Buttriss, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNL
  Northeastern University
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  Cultivating a Sense of Community & Civility: Re-Envisioning Clinical Practicum Orientation
  Elizabeth Davis, DNL, CNL
  Grand Valley State University
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  The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Nursing
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  Heather DeGrande, PhD
  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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  An Innovative Approach to Using PowerPoint to Facilitate Active Learning in the Classroom for NextGen NCLEX Questions
  Emily Elliott, PhD, RN, CEN
  Oregon Health and Science University
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  Streamlining Instructional Technology in a College of Nursing
  Sharon Giarrizzo-Wilson, RhD, RN-BC, CNOR
  University of Colorado College of Nursing
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  Innovative Use of Online Technology to Supplement Nursing Student Knowledge and Practice Readiness in Adult Critical Care
  Mary Hanson-Zalot, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
  Thomas Jefferson University
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  Development of Novel Teaching Modules to Improve Writing Skills in RN to BSN Programs
  Angie Hensley, DNP, FNP
  University of Kentucky
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  Innovative Undergraduate Scholars Programs: Preparing Future Nurse Advocates, Scholars, and Leaders in Healthcare
  Latia Hickerson, PhD, MPH, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNE
  University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing
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  Community Partnerships for Population Health Experiences
  Shari Huffman, MN, APRN, CNE, CPNP-PC
  University of Florida College of Nursing
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  Using Kahoot!+ Max® as a Platform for Unfolding Case Study Presentation and Formative Assessment of Competency
  William Hull, RN, PhD
  University of Utah
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  Clinical Judgment of Senior BSN Students During a Simulation: A Qualitative Study
  Kelsey Johnson, BSN, RN, HCA
  Randolph-Macon College
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  Teaching Tips: Activities to Help Promote Clinical Judgement in the Classroom
  Susan Kelly, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, CMSRN
  Duquesne University
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  Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom - Think Like a Nurse, Not Like a Bot
  Aleesa Kittrell, DNP, RN, CNE, CMSRN
  Coe College
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  Improving Nursing Student Outcomes: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Implement a Structured Clinical Teaching Program
  Karen LaNasa, DNP, MSN, RN
  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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  Using a Scaffolded, Multi-modal Approach in Multiple Learning Environments to Improve Student Success
  Jessica Lapinski, MR, RN, CNEcl
  University of Rochester
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  Clinical Evaluation through Transparency; Importance of Anecdotal Documentation
  Coleen Manzetti, CNE
  Monmouth University
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  Innovating Interprofessional Education: First-Year Nursing and OT Virtual Collaboration
  Sandra McCormick, PhD, RN
  Elmhurst University
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  Adopting Narrative Medicine for Nursing Student Learning Activities to Advance Competency in Social Determinants of Health
  Carrie McDermott, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC
  Emory University
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  Charting the Pathway to Competency: A New Clinical Evaluation Process
  SarahAnn McFadden, PhD, RN, CPN
  Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing
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  Using an Active Learning Classroom to Improve Outcomes
  Tacy McManaman-Bridges, EdD, MSN, RMC-OB, C-EFM, CNE
  Texas Woman's University College of Nursing, Denton
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  Onward and Upward: Developing a Roadmap for Successful RN Curriculum Transformation
  Lynn Nichols, PhD, RN, PED-BC, SANE
  Boise State University School of Nursing
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  Building a Nursing Workforce with a 3-Way Win: Hospital, Student & Nursing Program
  Victoria Niederhauser, DrPH, RN, PCPNP-BC, FAAN
  University of Tennessee College of Nursing
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  100% Increase in BSN Admission Goals and Maintain Quality: A Successful Academic Practice Partnership
  Chris-Tenna Perkins, PhD,  RN, ANP, CNE
  Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
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  Building Interdisciplinary Collaboration Competency Through Engaging Nursing and Nutrition Students in Interprofessional Education Project
  Viktoriya Pleshkan, PhD, APRN, FNP-C
  University of Memphis
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  You are the Nurse: An Innovative Video-Facilitated Unfolding Case Study to Enhance Learning and Provide Opportunities to Develop Clinical Judgement.
  Michelle Plourde, MSN-Ed., BS, RN, CEN
  University of Florida
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  Supporting Successful Transitions to Clinical Practice for Graduate Nurses: Creating a Learning Community
  Patti Reuther, MS, RN, CHSE
  Decker College Binghamton University
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  Student Nurse Apprenticeship Program: Innovation in Clinical Education Models
  Andrea Smith, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE
  Auburn University
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  Clinical Immersion: A New Transition to Practice Model
  Torrie Snyder, PhD, RN
  Duquesne University
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  Artificial Intelligence Integration in Online Nursing Education
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  Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI
  Walden University
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  Cognitive Load, Scaffolding, and Pharmacology Case Studies
  Victoria Talbot, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
  Presbyterian School of Nursing Queens University of Charlotte
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  Exploring the Demand for Payment to Precept Advanced Practice Nursing Students in the Clinical Setting
  Pamela Taylor, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
  Lewis University
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  Holistic Admissions in Nursing Education: Process & Outcomes at Four New LPN-to-BSN Programs in Washington State
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  Kim Tucker, PhD, RN, CNE
  Columbia Basin College
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  STARS: An Innovative Approach to Support Pre-Licensure BSN Students
  Anna Wehling Weepie, DNP, RN, CNE, COI
  Allen College

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Leading & Advancing Improvements in Health, Health Care, & Higher Education

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  Empowering the Next Generation of Nursing Leaders: A Healthcare Leadership and Policy Project for Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Students
  Stacy Arriola, DNP, RN, CNE
  University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing
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  Impact of Brøset Violence Checklist (BVC) on Safety in an Inpatient Mental Health Unit
  Maritess Bernardo, MSN-Ed, BSN-RN, CNE, PCCN-K
  University at Buffalo
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  Taser Injuries – What Nurses Need to Know
  Elizabeth Blunt, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP
  Villanova University College of Nursing
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  Innovative Academic-Practice Partnerships: Integrating Nursing Clinical Faculty into University-Based Student Health Care Centers
  Bryce Catarelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
  University of Florida College of Nursing
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  Embedding a Change Management Model into a Quality Improvement Project
  Debbie Conner, PhD, MSN, ANP/FNP-BC, FAANP
  Franklin University
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  Enhancing Clinical Judgment in Nursing Students through Deliberate Practice and Virtual Reality Simulation
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  Brandon Dominguez, DNP, RN, CHSE
  Riverside City College
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  Reimagining our Curriculum: Graduate-Prepared Nurses Leading Inter-professional Efforts for Health Equity
  Christine Espina, DNP, RN
  Western Washington University
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  Infection Control: Then and Now - Ensuring Proper Infection Control Practice Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
  Marisa Francis, DNP, RN, CNE, CLC
  University of New Mexico
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  The Impact of Guided Resilience Planning on Student Nurse Wellbeing
  Brandy Gleason, PMHNP, MSN, MHA, BC-NC
  California State University, Stanislaus
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  Expanding Academia Partnerships to Address Health Disparities: Competency in Population Health
  Della Hughes Carter, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
  Grand Valley State University
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  Educational Tools Contribute to Success of Participants in Utilizing the Food Pharmacy to Minimize Chronic Disease Exacerbation
  Sydney May, BSN, BA
  University of Florida
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  The Case of Perceived Connections Between Ethics and the APRN in Reducing Health Disparities
  Khalilah McCants, DNP, MSN, RN-BC
  USUHS
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  Undergraduate Nursing Student Perceptions of Learning Strategies to Enhance Leadership, Resilience, and Self-Care/Well-Being Competencies: A Pilot Study
  Catherine Mikelaites, PhD, RN, CNE, CCRN
  Rutgers University School of Nursing, Camden
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  Examining and Improving Active Learning Strategies in an Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum
  Kathleen Monforte, DNP, RN, PCCN
  The University of Vermont
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  Integrating Mental Wellness to Enhance Student Success
  Laura Opton, DHSc, RN, CNE
  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
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  Brave Space Discussions: An Interprofessional Education Initiative
  Connie Perkins, PhD, RN, CNE
  St. Bonaventure University
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  Reduction of Birth Asphyxia and Related Complications in West Africa
  Rebecca Poore, APRN, MSN, CCRN, DNP Candidate
  Oklahoma Weslyan University, Bartlesville
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  Where is the Women’s Health in Undergraduate OB Clinical!?
  Amanda Ringold, DNP, FNP-BC, CRNP, SANE-A
  University of Pittsburgh
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  Anxiety and Answer Changing Behavior in Nursing Students
  Ashley Schmuke, PhD, RNC-OB
  Saint Louis University
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  Change Your Answers…Defying Conventional Wisdom: A Scoping Review
  Marianne Snyder, PhD, MSN, RN
  University of Connecticut
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  Saving Lives with the Implementation of a Rapid Response System
  Sharon Willis, MSN, NPD-BC
  The University of Tulsa

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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  Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academic Nursing
  Wasim Alsamah, DNP, FNP-BC
  UNM
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  Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
  Jennifer Bartlett, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, CHSE
  Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University
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  Bridging Educational Gaps Around Vulnerable Populations Through an Immersive Poverty Simulation
  Erin Baylor, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, ONP, CHSE
  University of Rochester School of Nursing
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  Using Open Educational Resources to Increase Equity
  Tamara Berghout, EdD, RN
  Weber State University
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  Increasing Health Literacy in Immigrant Women, Children, and Families
  Samantha Borer, BSN
  University of Florida
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  Transform Learning with Equity-Oriented Design
  Rachel Derr, DNP, MSN, RNC-LRN, CNE
  Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing
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  Integrating LGBTQIA2S+ Cultural Care Concepts within Nursing Curriculum
  Jessica Huber, DNP
  The College of St. Scholastica
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  Building the Pipeline: Increasing Students’ Preparation for Nursing through Outreach Programs
  Ann James, MSN, RN, CEN
  Kent State University
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  Using Intra-Professional Nursing Simulations to Advance Collaborative Practice
  Gina Juliano, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
  University of Illinois at Chicago
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  Revisioning Nursing Curriculum with an Eye on Inclusion: DEI... Where's the A?
  Elizabeth Kiss, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
  Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, St. John Fisher University
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  Setting the Stage for Embracing Diversity in Simulation
  Carol Kostovich, PhD, RN, CHSE
  Loyola University of Chicago, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
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  Implicit Bias Training in Nursing Education
  Lois Lopez, DNP, MSN, RN
  Chamberlain University
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  Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Contributions in Academic Review
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  Joanne Noone, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
  Oregon Health & Science University
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  Preparing Nurse Educators to Achieve Health Equity
  Joanne Noone, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
  Oregon Health & Science University
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  White Fragility in Nursing Education: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis
  Phyllis Pastwa, MSN, RN
  UTA
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  ISGM Strategies to Promote Nursing Diversity
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  Chrysanthe Patestos, PhD, RN, CNE, CPH, CSN-NJ
  Kean University
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  Diversifying a School of Nursing in MS to Represent the Communities Served
  Joseph Tacy, PhD, RN
  University of Mississippi Medical Center SON
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  LGBTQIA2+ Nursing Students Disproportionately Impacted Across the COVID-19 Pandemic Trajectory
  Lisa Thomas, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN
  University of Nevada, Reno
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  A Holistic Approach to Inclusion in a School of Nursing
  Teresa Twomey, EdD, MSN, RN
  Quinnipiac University
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  Enhancing DEI Care Among Nursing Students Utilizing Story-based Podcasts and Simulation
  Eunhea You, PhD, RN
  Quinnipiac University

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AACN Essentials

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  Expanding the Spheres of Care: A Program Gap Analysis and Needs Assessment
  Tara Burnham, DNP, RN, CCRN
  University of Vermont, Burlington
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  Fostering Holistic Learning: Aligning Fink's Taxonomy with the AACN Essentials in Nursing Education
  Beverly Dabney, PhD, RN
  University of Michigan, Flint
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  Implementing Specifications Grading: Enhancing Accurate Evaluation of Student Competencies
  Beverly Dabney, PhD, RN
  University of Michigan, Flint
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  Soft Skills in STEM: A Course Redesign Project
  Jennifer Edwards, DNR, RN, WHNP, CNE
  Fayetteville State University
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  End-of-Life Conversations: Teaching Undergraduate Nursing Students About Difficult Conversations Through Gamified Learning
  Michael Evans, PhD, RN, CNE
  The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State University
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  A Comprehensive Method for Transforming Nursing Education through the Adoption of the AACN 2021 Essentials
  Miranda Hawks, PhD, RN, CNL
  Kennesaw State University
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  Applying the Essentials: The Role of Self-Efficacy in Nursing Education
  Kendall Henderson, MSN, RN, CNE
  Auburn University College of Nursing
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  Embracing AACN Essential 10: A Nursing Program’s Strategy to Support Student Professional Development
  Amanda LaMonica-Weier, DNP, MAT, APRN, FNP-BC, CNL
  Rush University
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  Back to the Bedside: A Hospital-Based Clinical Inter-professional Educational Activity for Nursing and Medical Students
  Suzanne Scheller, MS, RN, CNE
  Texas Womans' University
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  School-Wide Curricular Revisions Based on the New AACN Essentials: Lessons Learned So Far
  James Tanner, DNP, RN
  Virginia Commonwealth University
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  Revitalizing Chronic Disease Management in a Population Health Focused BSN Curriculum: Innovating the Graphic Organizer
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  Kathleen Tilton, DNP, RN, CDCES, CNE
  The University of the Incarnate Word

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