51st Annual Professional Nurse Educators Group (PNEG) 2026 Livestream National Nursing Conference

October 6, 2026

This course will be offered Livestream (virtually).

Central Time

October 6, 2026

The 51st annual PNEG conference provides a vital forum for nursing professional development practitioners and nurse educators in both academic and healthcare settings. Participants gather to discuss pressing issues and trends in nursing education, share education research, and network with professional colleagues in an environment promoting collaboration and learning.

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*CNE uses Zoom for our livestream platform. Zoom offers real-time, AI-powered translated captions, supporting over 46 languages (e.g., English to Spanish, Chinese, etc.) to enhance accessibility for our learners.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for Nursing Professional Development Specialists, Nurse Educators, Nurse Leaders, and Nursing Faculty in both healthcare and academia.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 

  • Outline nursing competency assessment, methodologies, evaluation, and digitization in both healthcare and academic settings
  • Describe education delivery methods incorporating learner-centric modalities, simulation, gamification, and digital technologies
  • Identify strategies to improve wellness, belonging, collaboration, and retention

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Event starts: 
10/06/2026 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
10/06/2026 - 6:00pm
Cost:
$250.00

All times listed in Central Time Zone

8:00 AMZoom Webinar Opens 
8:10 AMWelcome and Announcements 
8:15 AMUse of AI in EducationAllison Van Dusen, MS and Nancy Boudreau
9:00 AM101: Standardization of Initial Preceptor CompetencyJulia Scholl, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN, Christina Carmi and Alexandra Langbaum
102: Building Psychological Safety in Drama-Based Learning: Insights from Undergraduate Nursing StudentsCuihong Xie, PhDc
9:30 AM201: Beyond Cognition: Arts-Based Pedagogy for Affective Engagement and Critical Thinking in Nursing EducationJodie Chaffee, RN, BSN, PHN
202: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing ACLS Compliance Through Targeted, Hands‑On EducationLexi Tangusso, BSN, RN
10:00 AMBreak 
10:15 AM301: Communicate with Impact: Transforming Feedback and Learning in NPD PracticeLee Ann Harrison-Fyfe, MSN, RN NPD, BC
302: Embracing the Power of Celebration in Nursing EducationKatie Daigle, MSN, RN, CNE
10:45 AM401: Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Streamline Existing Education Modules and Generate Validated Knowledge Assessments for Experienced NursesJody Shiveley, MSA, BSN, RNC, NPD-BC
402: Helping Hands: Nursing Outreach for Health Equity Brent Alwood, MSN, RN, CNML and Saraly San Pedro, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CRRN
11:15 AM501: Simulation as a Tool for the Nursing Professional Development PractitionerAnneMarie Monachino, DNP, RN, CPN, NPD-BC, EBP-C
502: All in One: Integrating Case Studies, Podcasts, and Simulation into a 5-Hour Block to Enhance Clinical Judgment in Prelicensure Nursing StudentsAlison Hawk, MSN, MHA, PhD, RN and Wendy Forrest Edgar, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNE
11:45 AMBreak 
12:15 PMVirtual Poster Viewing 
1:00 PM601: Strengthening Nursing Excellence: Enhancing Orientation for Experienced NursesJenna Julson, MSN, RN, NPD-BC and Virginia Gilles, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
602: Ready, Set, Respond: Supporting BSN Students' Readiness for Challenging Clinical SituationsTayana Meridy, DNPc, MSN-Ed, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CNEpv
1:30 PM701: Giving and Receiving Feedback in Nursing: An Educational Intervention StudyNancyruth Leibold, EdD, RN, MSN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC and Laura Schwarz, DNP, RN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC
702: Designing Effective Evaluations: Linking Assessment to Safe Nursing PracticeAnneMarie Monachino, DNP, RN, CPN, NPD-BC, EBP-C and Kerry Crowley, MST, ALM, CPACC
2:00 PM801: Nurses’ Perceptions of Cognitive Rehearsal as a Strategy for Giving and Receiving Workplace Feedback Nancyruth Leibold, EdD, RN, MSN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC and Laura Schwarz, DNP, RN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC
802: Integration of Nursing Professional Development in the Ambulatory SettingJennifer Kuhn, RN, OCN
2:30 PMRewire Your Reflection: Creative Strategies for Reflective Nursing PracticeRebecca (Bequie) Perry, DNP, MSNed, MS, RN, CEN and Wendy Forrest Edgar, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNE
3:30 PMAdjourn 

 

This course will be presented via Zoom live web stream. 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 6.75 ANCC contact hours.  

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Price

Cost:
$250.00
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion

Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.

Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled. 

The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.

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