The New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence is hosting our
Annual Nurse Educators Conference

Date: Monday, June 10th and Tuesday, June 11th
Location: CNM Workforce Training Center

5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113

Map and directions

Virtual Tour of the Venue

$225 for both Monday, June 10th & Tuesday, June 11th
REGISTER HERE!

*Registration fees are non-refundable after June 3rd*

NMCNE will be seeking approval for continuing education credits from the New Mexico Nurses Association.
We will update accreditation information as soon as that becomes available.

MONDAY >>> JUNE 10, 2024

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration and Coffee & Tea
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Welcome remarks and orientation to the day, NM Center for Nursing Excellence
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Keynote
Achieving Civility Excellence! Best Practices to Foster Healthy Work Environments
Presenter: Cynthia Clark PhD, RN, ANEF, FAA
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Break
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Breakout Sessions
ACADEMIC TRACK - Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies
Presenter: Cynthia Clark PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
CLINICAL TRACK - Implementation of TSAM in an Acute Care Environment
Presenter: Stacey Hopkins, MSN, RN
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Provided
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Breakout Sessions
ACADEMIC TRACK - Nursing Workforce Data
Presenters: Melissa Charlie, PhD, RN and Angelina Flores-Montoya, PhD, RN
CLINICAL TRACK - Nursing for Planetary Health
Presenters: Heidi Rogers, DNP, FNP C, APHN BC, FNAP and Eric Riebsomer, DNP, RN
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Break
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | Breakout Sessions
ACADEMIC TRACK - Generational Diversity: Helping Students of All Ages Succeed
Presenter: Judith Herrman, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
CLINICAL TRACK - TBD
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Networking Reception at the Courtyard Marriott, Mix and Mingle on the Patio. Small bites will be served.

TUESDAY >>> JUNE 11, 2024

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Welcome remarks and orientation to the day, NM Center for Nursing Excellence
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Keynote
Teaching in Nursing: Where's the Evidence?
Presenter: Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Breakout Sessions
ACADEMIC TRACK - Ethics in Nursing Education
Presenter: Veronica O'Halloran, MSN, RNC, CNE
CLINICAL TRACK - SimEd on a Dime: Navigating Low-Cost Pathways for Effective Simulation-Based Education
Presenters: Lyz Hathhorn, MSN, RN, NPD-BC and Ivan Fronefield, BSN, RN
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Breakout Sessions
ACADEMIC TRACK - Teaching in Concept-Based Nursing
Presenter: Diane Wesner, MSN, RN
CLINICAL TRACK - Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Presenter: Stacey Hopkins, MSN, RN
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch Provided
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions
ACADEMIC TRACK - Dynamic Alignment in Curriculum Application: Dancing the “Hokey Pokey"
Presenter: Kristin Kuhlmann, Ph.D., RN
CLINICAL TRACK - The Power of Peer Connections
Presenter: Lindsey Bomke, MSN, RN
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Break

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Keynote
The Theory of Caring: Reigniting the Light of Caring in Nursing
Presenters: Penny Beattie, DNP, MBA, RN, BC-NE, CPHQ and Rachael Frija, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Evaluation Time, Required for CEUs

Session Details

Day 1 Keynote Address: Achieving Civility Excellence! Best Practices to Foster Healthy Work Environments
Presented by Cynthia Clark, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Monday, June 10 | 10:15 - 11:45 am

Day 2 Keynote Address: Teaching in Nursing: Where's the Evidence?
Presented by Marilyn H Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Tuesday, June 11 | 8:15 - 9:45 am

The Theory of Caring: Reigniting the Light of Care in Nursing
Presented by Penny Beattie, DNP, MBA, RN, BC-NE, CPHQ & Rachael Frija, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC
Tuesday, June 11 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities

Is your organization interested in becoming a sponsor? We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities, most of which include exhibitor tables.

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Contact Nina Simbaña at [email protected] for questions regarding sponsorships.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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Hotel Accommodations

NMCNE has secured a discounted group rate for the conference at the Courtyard by Marriot Albuquerque. The hotel is 2 miles from the conference location. The Courtyard by Marriott is offering our conference attendees a special group rate of $149 USD per night + tax. Location: 5151 Journal Center Boulevard, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 87109. Map and directions. This discounted rate will be available until: Tuesday, May 21, 2024.