Whaaaat? Join us for a day of education and entertainment. You find out the answers to some fun case studies: A young man urinated on his former girlfriend's pregnancy test and was positive for a pregnancy!! What body part should be examed in that young man? Why? What enzyme found on the "blue dress" worn by Monica Lewinsky implicated Bill Clinton? What husband of Elizabeth Taylor had hemophilia? Yep! Barb will take the mystery out of interpreting the meaning of lab tests in numerous clinical conditions encountered in the primary care setting, the ER, and Med-Surg patient, and the ICU patient. What is the clinical significance of the WBC and differential? Is it a bacterial infection? Viral infection? Parasitic infection? Acute inflammation? Chronic inflammation? What is the clinical significance of “life-threatening” neutropenia? What is the absolute neutrophil count? What is the clinical significance of the serum protein electrophoresis? Why is the ApoB test more important than the other cholesterol tests? Albumin is the major serum protein—what are the causes and consequences of clinical hypoalbuminemia? Why are there so many alphas, betas, and gammas in medicine? What are the alpha globulins, beta globulins, and gamma globulins? How many types of hemoglobin are there and do you need to learn them all? Easy answer? NO. But you will learn about the hemoglobin electrophoresis and common hemoglobinopathies. Why is the hemoglobin A1C important in diabetes and pre-diabetes? What does it take to make happy, healthy RBCs? Genes, Iron, B12, folic acid, healthy kidneys, a functioning thyroid would be a good start! What are the most common anemias and how can we use lab tests to determine the type? Iron deficiency anemia, the anemia of chronic kidney disease, B12 deficiency and megaloblastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and the list goes on and on. Speaking of chronic kidney disease, what is the eGFR? BUN and serum creatinine? Moving on to understanding serum enzymes for the diagnosis of tissue injury—the AST/ALT ratio for liver disease, ALP (alkaline phosphatase) for bone and biliary disease, creatine kinase (CK) for skeletal muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis), and LDH for any tissue damage and as a prognostic indicator in certain cancers.

An interactive webinar designed to assist nursing faculty to be successful in the classroom and clinical areas when teaching pathophysiology. The webinar will demonstrate how to transform teaching with easy and memorable approaches using the “SAFETY” Model that links pathophysiology to priority concepts and NCLEX® standards.

As the complexity of the current healthcare system continues to change, so too must our approach to nursing education. This session explores how performance gaps in nursing students—often masked by success in traditional exams—highlight the need for a shift toward competency-based education (CBE). This session will examine how and emphasize the importance of intentionally aligning classroom instruction and simulation-based learning to create integrated educational experiences for competency-based education. Providing real-world nursing experiences like autonomous decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical judgment by offering repeated, meaningful learning opportunities across multiple times and settings. By breaking down the silos between learning environments, we can foster deeper learning and more accurately assess clinical competency. Educators and clinical leaders will leave with practical strategies for designing experiences that reflect real-life nursing demands and promote readiness for practice from day one.

This session provides a "how–to” approach for developing a concept map as an active teaching/learning tool helping students "put the pieces of the puzzle together.” Development, grading, repetition and barriers will be discussed. Concept Maps will be provided as examples for use for study or examples with teaching. Understanding how concept mapping really works in developing clinical judgment is an eye-opener for many.

This 2 ½ hour seminar provides nurse educators with practical strategies to cultivate accountability in both nursing students and faculty. Accountability is a cornerstone of professionalism, ethical practice, and safe patient care. Participants will explore evidence-based tools to encourage responsibility, integrity, and follow-through in academic and clinical settings. Through interactive discussions, case scenarios, and reflective activities, attendees will learn how to establish clear expectations, foster self-awareness, and create a culture of accountability that enhances learning outcomes and professional growth.

Join Barb for a twist on the approach to the Physical Assessment of the Patient. The majority of our patients are on numerous drugs (prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, and not-so- legal). How do these drugs influence our assessment of the patient? You'll evaluate your patient in a very different and discerning way after attending this clever approach to physical assessment.

As nursing education continues to evolve, thoughtful curriculum design for online and hybrid delivery is essential to ensure academic quality and student success. This session will explore best practices for creating dynamic learning environments that align with professional standards and promote student engagement. Participants will examine strategies for mapping course objectives to learning activities and assessments while maintaining rigor and relevance. Tools for fostering interaction, collaboration, and accessibility in online platforms will also be highlighted. Whether designing new programs or revising existing ones, educators will leave with practical insights to strengthen their curriculum.

Trust is the foundation of effective teaching, learning, and professional relationships in nursing education. This seminar empowers nurse educators with practical strategies to foster a culture of trust where students and faculty feel safe to provide feedback, voice concerns, and celebrate achievements. By creating psychologically safe learning environments, educators can encourage openness, respect, and professional growth. Participants will learn evidence-based methods to establish safe communication channels, address conflict constructively, and integrate recognition practices that enhance motivation and accountability.

Are you searching for some new and creative ways to teach your learners? In this session, participants will learn new hands-on teaching strategies for difficult concepts that will ensure that everyone "gets it."

A scrambled classroom combines elements of traditional lecture-style teaching with interactive activities. In this webinar, we will delve into the concept of a scrambled classroom and discuss strategies to effectively blend lecture and active learning techniques.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual simulation are revolutionizing nursing education by offering innovative ways to individualize learning and replicate clinical experiences. This session will showcase how these technologies can enhance critical thinking, skill acquisition, and decision-making in safe, flexible environments. Participants will explore tools and platforms that support virtual clinical learning, including adaptive learning systems and immersive simulations. Emphasis will be placed on how to incorporate these tools into curricula in ways that complement existing pedagogical frameworks. By the end of the session, educators will be better equipped to implement emerging technologies in meaningful and ethical ways.

Today’s nursing students are more diverse than ever spanning multiple generations, bringing unique learning styles, and navigating a rapidly changing healthcare and educational landscape. Faculty are challenged to adapt teaching strategies that not only respect generational differences but also foster student success and career readiness. This interactive seminar equips nurse educators with evidence-based strategies to better understand and meet the needs of today’s learners. Participants will explore generational characteristics, compare traditional and emerging learning styles, and practice flexible teaching techniques that promote engagement, retention, and resilience among nursing students.