- Conference Provides Nursing Education Professionals With Real-World
Technology Training
Nursing educators from across the country collaborated with industry
leaders and learned the latest developments in nursing education at the 2010
Mosby's Faculty Development Institute conference earlier this month.
Presented by Mosby, the three-day educational conference addressed challenges
in the nursing industry from a variety of perspectives.
Mosby's Faculty Development Institute, which took place this year in San
Diego from January 3-5, is designed for both new nurse educators and veteran
nurse faculty. More than 450 attendees from 47 states had the opportunity to
collaborate with other industry professionals on a range of topics including
legal issues, teaching strategies, simulation and virtual experiences.
"During my preconference session, attendees shared innovative teaching
ideas that work for both faculty in classroom and clinical settings," said
Michele Deck, MEd, BSN, RN, LCCE, FACCE, President and CEO of G.A.M.E.S., and
CEO of Tool Thyme for Trainers in Louisiana. Deck, a nationally recognized
expert on ways to teach healthcare and technical content, led two conference
sessions. "The specific examples that the learners shared with each other in
how they make complex content easy and understandable was beneficial to all
attendees."
Mosby's Faculty Development Institute focused on not only introducing new
technology to nurse educators but aiding them in integrating it into their
existing curricula. The Institute's most popular main conference breakout
session included virtual clinical experiences, integrating simulation
throughout the curriculum and using new aspects of technology in the
classroom. By simulating real-world situations, attendees aided each other by
sharing everyday tips, tools and techniques for higher quality teaching
outcomes.