7G: Empowering RN to Baccalaureate Faculty: Strategies for Implementing the 2021 AACN Essentials

Thursday, September 18 | 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.


The 2021 AACN Essentials emphasize competency-based education, direct care clinical experiences, and spheres of care, creating challenges for RN-Baccalaureate (RN-B) programs. A national survey of 210 educators revealed struggles with redesign, resources, and RN-B-specific guidance. This presentation offers strategies, tools, suggestions for AI integration, and mentorship to support faculty in addressing these challenges and advancing nursing education.


Presenters

Rhonda Williams, DNP, RN, CNE | Wichita State University

Lynn Stover-Nichols, Ph.D., RN, PED-BC, SANE, ANEF | Boise State University

Tiffany Hommes, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC | Bemidji State University

Natalie Heywood, DNP, RN, CNE | Arizona State University