NEXT GENERATION LEARNING
AND ASSESSMENT
16th Annual Nurse Educator
Conference and Meeting
May 14-15, 2020
HOLIDAY INN EAST HURSTBOURNE
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
The Kentucky League for Nursing invites you to participate in our annual meeting and Nurse Educator Conference focusing on current and future issues of interest to nurse educators.
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
The Kentucky League for nursing is pleased to present a two day conference for nurse educators. The focus of this year’s event will be “Next Generation Learning and Assessment.” Dr. Tim Bristol will be presenting the two-day conference. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the Kentucky Board of Nursing, along with other local presenters will also be providing educational sessions for conference attendees.
This year’s conference objectives will focus on teaching strategies to implement in both classroom and clinical settings, strategies to assist clinical judgement via simulation and clinical, connecting the dots between classroom learning and clinical application, and assessment strategies that measure clinical judgement. As most are aware, the NCLEX Exam is focusing on measuring clinical judgment to ensure safe nursing practice of entry level graduates. You do not want to miss the informative conference! As educators we all want the best results for our patients, students, and programs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Demonstrate teaching strategies to implement in both the classroom and clinical setting
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Discuss strategies to assess clinical judgement via simulation and clinical
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Connecting the dots between classroom learning and clinical application
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Assessment strategies that measure clinical judgement
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This conference is designed for all nurses with an interest in the future of nursing education.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Tim J. Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN. Tim Bristol is a faculty development, curriculum design, and NCLEX specialist. He has taught at all levels of nursing to include LPN, ADN, BSN, MSN, and PhD. Developing new programs, innovations in learning, and helping programs internationally, he is an expert in bringing the evidence-base of nursing, healthcare, and education to students and faculty at all levels. Through consultations, writing, and mentoring, Dr. Bristol assists faculty in identifying the competencies needed to effectively enhance programs for optimal student outcomes. He has certification as a nurse educator, is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, and is internationally known for bringing excitement through success to his colleagues and students. His motto: "Today we will learn how to learn."
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting public health, safety and welfare, including the development of nursing licensure examinations.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MAY 14
8:00–8:30 am Registration/Breakfast/Vendors
8:30–8:45 am Welcome
8:45–10:15 am NCSBN
10:15–10:25 am Break/Vendors
10:25–11:25 am Dr. Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN - Nurse Tim
Next Generation Learning and Assessment
11:25 am-12:10 pm KBN Panel Discussion
12:10-1:00 pm Lunch/Business Meeting/Vendors
1:00–3:00 pm Dr. Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN - Nurse Tim
Next Generation Learning and Assessment
3:00–3:10 pm Break/Vendors
3:10-4:30 pm Dr. Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN - Nurse Tim
Next Generation Learning and Assessment
4:30-5:00 pm Break/Vendors
5:00 pm Bus Departs for Derby Dinner Playhouse
(Evening Event: Derby Dinner Playhouse—”Anything Goes”)
FRIDAY, MAY 15
8:00–9:00 am Breakfast/Vendors
9:00–10:00 am Posters
10:00–11:00 am Dr. Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN - Nurse Tim Next Generation Learning and Assessment
11:00 am–12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
12:00–1:00 pm Lunch/Vendors
1:00–2:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
2:00-2:15 pm Break
2:15-3:15 pm Dr. Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN - Nurse Tim Next Generation Learning and Assessment
3:15–3:45 pm Evaluations/Silent Auction/Closing
3:45-4:00 pm Dr. Tim Bristol, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAADN, FAAN - Nurse Tim Final Comments
Special Thursday Evening Entertainment ~ Derby Dinner Playhouse
Anything Goes
Doors and Buffet open at 6:00pm
Main Stage Curtain 7:45pm
Derby Dinner’s freshly-prepared, homestyle buffet features Classic American Cuisine. Selections include a full salad bar, a variety of vegetables, fish, beef or turkey, hot rolls, and beverage.
KLN has 60 tickets available for this event. Tickets are $25.
Transportation provided.
REGISTRATION FEES
Postmarked before 4/1/2020
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KLN Member: $250
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Non-Member: $290 (Includes Membership Fee)
Postmarked after 4/1/19
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KLN Member: $275
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Non-Member: $315 (Includes Membership Fee)
KLN reserves the right to cancel or alter the program if unanticipated circumstances necessitate change.
LOCATION
HOLIDAY INN EAST HURSTBOURNE
All sessions will be held in the Conference Center at the Holiday Inn East Hurstbourne, 1325 S Hurstbourne Pkwy and I-64, Louisville, Kentucky 40222.
A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at a special rate of $119 per night.
For reservations, call the Holiday Inn at 502-426-2600 prior to April 27, 2020.
Be sure to indicate that you are attending the KLN Conference to receive the special room rate. There is no charge for vehicle parking.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
Up to 14.2 Contact Hours:
Day 1—7.9 KBN Contact Hours
Day 2—5.1 KBN Contact Hours
Posters---1.2 KBN Contact Hours
Attendance Requirement:
You must stay for the entire program and complete the written evaluation to be awarded KBN Contact Hours.
KBN Approval: Bluegrass Community and Technical College, the Division of Nursing, has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). Provider #3-0019. Expiration Date: December 31, 2021. Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education program does not constitute endorsement of program content.
