Check out our Pre-Conference Workshops
August 5, 2026!
Make the most of your Conference experience by adding one of our Pre-Conference Workshops to your registration!
Pre-Conference Workshops are optional and not included in the main conference registration fee.
Discounts do not apply to Pre-Conference Workshops.
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®)
Exam Preparation
Presented by:
Susan Hendricks, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, ANEF
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$400
Includes breakfast, lunch, and printed and electronic workbook
Prepare to pass the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) examination in this interactive immersive experience. Focus on the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful certification. Participants explore each of the components of the CNE® test blueprint and examine their own readiness for testing, creating a plan for success. The course reviews all the National League for Nursing Academic Nurse Educator Competencies and includes practice quizzes and a workbook with additional resources and study tips.
6 Contact Hours
Full agenda coming soon
Test Item Writing:
Fundamentals to NCLEX® Success
Presented by:
Sheila Chery, BSN, RN
Adrian Hammon, MSN, CNE
Sara Madden, MSN, RN
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$400
Includes breakfast, lunch, and printed and electronic workbook
This workshop provides a comprehensive, practice-focused experience in developing, refining, and evaluating high-quality assessment items used across nursing curricula. Participants will begin by reviewing essential principles of NCLEX®-style item writing, then apply those principles through hands-on practice and guided revision activities. The session also introduces more advanced item-writing strategies, including enhancing cognitive level, integrating clinical judgment, and strengthening alignment with learning outcomes and the NCLEX® test plan. Participants will also explore exam blueprinting to support assessment validity and exam and item analysis to inform decision-making and improve test reliability. The workshop concludes with an introduction to case-based items that support learners as they prepare for today’s NCLEX®. While all nurse educators can benefit, novice and intermediate item writers will find the applied practice especially valuable.
6 Contact Hours
Full agenda coming soon
Leadership Excellence:
Cultivating Teams & Sustaining Innovation
Presented by:
Kimberly Dunker, PhD, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl, PHN
Judith W. Herrman, RN, PhD, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$400
Includes breakfast, lunch, and VIP reception following the workshop
This workshop moves beyond the personal transition of a new leader to the sophisticated strategies required to mentor others, manage complex conflict, and lead strategic innovation in the nursing education landscape. Participants will refine their Leadership Development Plans with a focus on institutional impact. Elevate your leadership journey and discuss strategies for building high-performing teams and driving sustainable organizational growth.
6 Contact Hours
Full agenda coming soon
A Spark to Start:
Empowering the New Nurse Educators Who Shape the Future
Presented by:
Danielle R. Horst, MSN, RN, CNE, CEN
Emily Roe, DNE, RN, CNE
Sonique Sailsman, PhD, RN, CNE
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$400
Includes breakfast, lunch, and a 6-month webinar subscription
This engaging workshop illuminates the path for new nurse educators as they begin their teaching journey. Participants will explore The NLN Core Competencies of Novice Academic Nurse Educators to understand how their role supports program and course goals. They will learn practical strategies to create a well-managed, learner-centered classroom. The session highlights simple, effective ways to spark engagement, assess learning with confidence, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
6 Contact Hours
Full agenda coming soon
NurseTim is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Contact hours for conference sessions will be awarded upon completion of the following criteria: payment of the registration fee, attendance at the entire session, and submission of an evaluation.
NCLEX® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
CNE® is a registered trademark of the National League for Nursing (NLN).