"AI Friend or Foe - Enhancing Clinical Readiness in Nursing Education
Annual Fall Nurse Educator Conference
October 17, 2025
Virtual
The Kentucky League for Nursing Education invites you to participate in our Nurse Educator Conference focusing on
Artificial Intelligence. This year's conference will be held Virtually.
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Navigating the intersection of artificial intelligence and nursing education to prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals for an AI-augmented clinical environment.
Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping nursing education and clinical practice. This dynamic 3-hour course empowers nursing faculty to harness AI's potential as a powerful ally while critically navigating its challenges. Learn to integrate AI tools ethically and effectively to prepare students for the future of healthcare, improving clinical reasoning, decision-making, and patient outcomes.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
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By the end of this course, you will comprehend key artificial intelligence principles, types, and applications specifically relevant to nursing education and clinical practice environments.
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You will critically evaluate the advantages and potential challenges of incorporating AI tools into nursing curricula and clinical readiness preparation.
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Evaluate ethical considerations in AI applications.
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Develop practical approaches for integrating AI applications that are suitable for nursing curricula and clinical teaching methodologies.
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Enhance faculty confidence in guiding students' AI use
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Discover ongoing support systems, professional development opportunities, and institutional frameworks that promote responsible AI use in nursing education.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This conference is designed for all nurses with an interest in AI used in nursing education.
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Lu Ann Reed, DNP, RN, LNHA, CRRN, BC-GERO, WCC, DWC, CNE
Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
With over a decade of experience in nursing education, Lu Ann Reed is a Certified Nurse Educator and a trailblazer in integrating artificial intelligence into academic practice. As one of UC’s early adopters of AI in nursing education, she brings a forward-thinking perspective on how technology can enhance teaching and learning. Passionate about innovation, Lu Ann shares how AI has transformed her approach to education—making it more efficient, engaging, and impactful.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17, 2025
8:45—9:00 AM …………………………...........................…….Registration
9:00—10:15 AM...............L Reed, DNP, RN, LNHA, CRRN, BC-GERO, WCC, DWC, CNE
10:15—10:30AM………..................……….……………………………Break
10:30—11:45AM…....……L Reed, DNP, RN, LNHA, CRRN, BC-GERO, WCC, DWC, CNE 11:45—12:00 PM………................................……………….....Evaluations
REGISTRATION FEES
Last day to register is October15, 2025
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KLNE Member: $100
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Retired KLNE Member: $75
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Non-Member: $175 (includes membership)
Presentation materials will be available on the KLN website.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be issued for cancellations prior to October 1, 2025, subject to a $25 administrative fee. Substitutions for paid registrants will be accepted at the door.
KLNE reserves the right to cancel or alter the program if unanticipated circumstances necessitate change.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
LOCATION
12 Contact Hours
Attendance Requirement
Participants must stay for the entire program and complete the written evaluation to be awarded KBN Contact Hours.
KBN Approval: Madisonville 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 #3-0039-12-25-001. Expiration Date: December 31, 2025. Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education program does not constitute endorsement of program content.