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Join us tonight at 8pm EST / 7pm CST for a conversation with Eddie Burns, Director of the Benner Institute for Teaching & Learning, about essential takeaways from the Educating Nurses: A Radical Transformation conference last month and practical strategies every educator must implement to transform nursing education. If you missed this conference, you won’t want to miss this follow-up event. Bring your questions for Eddie! Connect on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/g6P8KUBX Connect on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gubKt95S

Are you struggling to engage your nursing students? Transform your teaching with time-saving active learning resources! Join our Free Monthly Workshop tomorrow, Feb. 7 at 11AM Central to learn more: keithrn.com/free-workshop Attend for a chance to win the Think Like a Nurse student workbook set (paperback, e-book, and audiobook – a $159.95 value)!

After attending the inaugural conference, “Educating Nurses: A Radical Transformation 2025,” I returned energized by our work at KeithRN! Presenters shared practical solutions to implement needed change that emphasize educational best practices to prepare our graduates for practice. It was a pleasure to participate as an exhibitor and presenter of a breakout session, “Beyond Transformation: A Call to Radically Reform Nursing Education." Dr. Garrett Chan, the CEO of HealthImpact, and the team at HealthImpact did an incredible job organizing this innovative conference, setting the stage for a reformation in nursing education! Keynotes from education leaders, including Patricia Benner, Chris Tanner, Pat Kyriakidis, and MaryAnn Jessee, provided a clear path for educators to transform how nursing is taught. If you attended this conference, share what you learned that will empower you to better prepare your graduates for practice!

Will you be attending the Educating Nurses: A Radical Transformation 2025 Conference in Las Vegas next week? This unique event will unite nursing education leaders, practice, and visionaries in one place! KeithRN has been invited to lead a breakout session on “Beyond Transformation,” because we have always focused on bridging the gap between how nursing is taught and practiced. Stop by the KeithRN booth and meet our Founder Keith Rischer and Nurse Educator Consultant Maria Flores-Harris! Get a personalized demo of our Think Like a Nurse Membership, learn how our resources and upcoming offerings can provide a curricular solution to develop clinical judgment, and take advantage of our special offers on KeithRN resources. We look forward to connecting with you!

Kick off the New Year with a discussion on reflection with us this Thursday, Jan. 9 at 8PM EST / 7PM CST. Dr. Tiffany Condren will share findings from her research, which determined whether reflection prompts using Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model affect clinical judgment behaviors in undergraduate nursing students, as measured by Lasater’s Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR) and the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM). She will also answer the important question of whether or not there is a correlation between the clinical judgment behaviors evaluated by the LCJR and the ability to correctly answer NCLEX questions framed by the NCJJM. Join us and bring your questions! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gP4_Ywu2

Happy New Year! We're grateful for an amazing 2024 with our KeithRN Community! In 2025, we're committed to prioritizing the development of a strong professional identity; highlighting the significance of caring, thinking, feeling, and behaving like a nurse; educating faculty about the use of AI; and more. What are your resolutions for 2025 to strengthen and innovate how you teach? Together, let's make this a year of reformation in nursing education so graduates are better prepared for professional practice!

This Christmas, we deeply thank you for your dedication to shaping the future of healthcare and inspiring the next generation of nurses. Your impact is profound, and we're honored to support you as you continue to nurse and teach with purpose. Together, we'll advance the nursing profession, leaving a lasting legacy. We pray that this season brings you peace, joy, and hope – may you be renewed in spirit, remembering the incredible purpose you serve preparing the next generation for professional practice!

Join us tonight, Dec. 12 at 7PM Central on Facebook/YouTube Live for a discussion as we examine the top challenges facing nursing education today. We will explore the impact of artificial intelligence, strategies for enhancing student engagement, and approaches to supporting the mental health and well-being of nursing students. What do you feel is the biggest hurdle in nursing education today? Please complete our short survey: https://lnkd.in/gABMnj4B Your insights and perspectives are invaluable to this conversation about how we can move forward together to strengthen nursing education. Join us for our live discussion tonight: On Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gbMNbqFF On YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gx4jy4Vf

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we express our sincere gratitude to you and the remarkable community of educators we are privileged to work alongside. As nursing professionals, we dedicate ourselves to the care of others, but it’s equally important to remember that you, too, deserve care, support, and recognition. The heart of nursing goes beyond technical skills; it is rooted in compassion, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Even when the demands of the profession leave you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, know that you are making an impact. Your efforts, no matter how small they may seem in the moment, are shaping the future of healthcare, one student at a time. Our mission and hope is that KeithRN and our community will lead to the reformation of nursing education, by transforming how nursing is taught, one educator at a time. We have faced many challenges in nursing education, but together, we have worked to transform how we prepare future nurses. By fostering a deep sense of professional identity and living with integrity, we ensure that new graduates are technically competent in navigating modern practice's complexities with empathy, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Thank you for your tireless contributions and for inspiring the next generation of nurses to embrace the core values of our profession — compassion, integrity, and advocacy. Through your work, you are helping to shape the future of nursing and, in turn, making the world a better place. As we celebrate this season of gratitude, remember to give thanks for both the good and the difficulties you may be experiencing, as they too can be used to uniquely accomplish God’s purposes in your life. Make time to rest and recharge, surrounded by the love and warmth of those closest to you.

In nursing education, it is time to move beyond transformation and embrace reformation. But what does this shift entail? Transformation typically refers to changes in individual perspectives and practices. It involves personal growth and the evolution of thinking. We must ask ourselves: What must we change to better prepare future nurses? To begin this journey, we must first reflect on nursing education’s original and primary purpose: to teach students to think, feel, and act like nurses. This foundational purpose remains as critical as ever in preparing students for the demands of clinical practice. Read more in this article by Maria Flores-Harris and share your thoughts in the comments!