Lectureship Series

IUSON Lectureship Series

Expand your knowledge by learning from researchers, scholars, and students

Join the Indiana University School of Nursing faculty, scholars, and students to take a deeper dive into research areas of leadership, clinical practice and skills, education and pedagogy, and research and scholarship during presentations each month.

The IUSON Lectureship Series, presented by the Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning at the Indiana University School of Nursing, aims to enhance the academic environment by showcasing nursing faculty and students' scholarly research, emphasizing depth and rigor in presenting their questions and goals.

This series enables faculty members to share their dedication and enthusiasm for their research, contributing to the creative atmosphere. The initiative is made possible due to IUSON's commitment to expanding education and perspectives.

Upcoming Lectureship Series events

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Scaffolded Clinical Model with Dr. Megan Stuffle and Gina Herron

October 24, 2024
Noon to 1 p.m.
IU School of Nursing in Indianapolis 4th Floor Conference Room (NU 400B) and via Zoom

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Wellness and Well-being in Research and Practice
August 31, 2023

IU School of Nursing’s Chief Wellness Officer Jennifer Embree, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CCNS, FAAN, as well as Michelle Spangler, BSN, RN, IUSON MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems student and Community Health Systems Resource Manager, and Whitney Osborn, MSN, RN, FNP, DNP, Executive Leadership Nursing student and IUSON adjunct faculty, presented a discussion on "Wellness and Well-being in Research and Practice: How to Support All of Us."

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The IU School of Nursing's National League for Nursing Education Summit Presenters
September 28, 2023

Faculty from the IU School of Nursing who presented at the National League for Nursing Education Summit in Washington, D.C. provided insights through pre-recorded lectures.

  • Megan Stuffle, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC, CNE, and clinical professor at the IU School of Nursing, presented her research, "Debriefing to Improve the Clinical Judgment of Newly Hired Nurses."
  • Betsy Holtel, DNP(c), MSN, RN, CPN, CNE, presented her research, "Post Graduation Mentoring for NCLEX-RN Success."
  • Meg Moorman, PhD, RN, ANEF, CNE, WHNP, presented "Understanding the Mission of NLN and How a Membership in NLN Can Augment Your Nursing Career."

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Harm Prevention Partners Program - Jen Remick and Megan Siehl
October 26, 2023

The Harm Prevention Partners Program used both user- and partner-centered design to develop an innovative clinical model. Our model engages teams of students in direct patient care, working to intervene on nurse-sensitive indicators to prevent patient harm events. Students document the care delivered on a smartphone tool that generates an intervention dashboard to visualize impact. Faculty then use the dashboard to guide debriefing and to reflect on student impact on patient outcomes.

Attendees learned how this innovative model was developed and heard how the same principles can be employed to implement the model in their own clinical courses.

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Improving Pre-licensure Student Learning and Experience with Interactive Online Learning Modules
November 30, 2023

Megan Stuffle, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC, CNE, and clinical assistant professor at the IU School of Nursing, presented about the development, implementation, and evaluation of a pilot project transitioning from a traditional course textbook to ATI's Engage Fundamentals, an online, interactive, learning module platform. This pilot aimed to improve student performance, enhance perceptions of the effectiveness and usefulness of their assigned readings, and streamline access to required course materials.

After this presentation, attendees were able to:

  • Describe the need for nurse educators to embrace emerging learning resources and technologies.
  • Identify learning theories and best practices to support the use of online, interactive learning modules.
  • Discuss the impact of using interactive learning modules on student performance and perceptions.

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Successful National Mentoring Programs for Mentors and Mentees
January 25, 2024

Drs. Robin Newhouse, Wendy Trueblood Miller, and Kathie Williamson presented information about successful nationally implemented mentorship programs. Participants learned about operational procedures, the strengths and limitations of the presented mentorship programs, and more.

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Wellness with Dr. Jennifer Embree and Alyson Mehringer
February 29, 2024

In this engaging session, Dr. Jeni Embree and Alyson Mehringer discussed the crucial topic of personal well-being for those working in acute care settings and nursing. Drawing from their expertise, they shared valuable insights on the significance of maintaining one's well-being in a demanding clinical environment.

Key points covered:

  • Understanding the importance of personal well-being in an acute care setting
  • Wellness education tailored to the unique challenges faced by clinical staff
  • Practical strategies to enhance personal well-being while working in high-pressure environments

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AI in Nursing
March 28, 2024

Maggie Gilchrist, MA, and Douglas Jerolimov, PhD, from IUPUI's Center for Teaching and Learning spoke about how artificial intelligence and ChatGPT can help and/or hinder goals in nursing.

This 90-minute workshop offered a space for Nursing faculty to explore how best to leverage generative AI ethically in their classrooms while also mitigating the harm these tools can cause. Maggie and Doug discussed possible ways to incorporate ChatGPT into the nursing curriculum, as well as show ways ChatGPT can "proof" an assignment.

Presenters also shared IU policies, syllabus language, and best practices, and hosted a 30-minute workshop where they discussed ways to incorporate ethical uses of AI.

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Visual Thinking Strategies with Dr. Meg Moorman
April 25, 2024