Upcoming Course Schedule
AI as a Cognitive Partner in Nursing
When: September 17, 2026 | Format: Virtual
In this month's presentation, Chris Hickman will define the concept of human-AI cognitive collaboration in clinical and educational environments, examine examples of AI supporting clinical reasoning and educational problem solving, and discuss practical approaches for integrating AI collaboration into nursing education and practice.
Evaluating AI Systems: Accuracy, Bias, and Trust
When: October 15, 2026 | Format: Virtual
Join us to learn about common performance metrics used to evaluate AI systems, to identify potential sources of bias and error in AI models, and to apply structured approaches for assessing AI-generated outputs.
Item Writing & Test Analysis
When: October 23, 2026 | Format: Virtual
Writing valid and reliable examination questions is one of the most difficult tasks to master as an educator. Increase your expertise by learning item construction and analysis using multiple techniques in this workshop.
AI Governance & Responsible Implementation
When: November 19, 2026 | Format: Virtual
During this month's presentation, Chris Hickman will describe the purpose and structure of AI governance programs within healthcare organizations, explain ethical and regulatory considerations related to AI implementation, and identify the role of healthcare leadership in responsible AI implementation.
The Future of Nursing Work in an AI-Enabled Healthcare System
When: December 17, 2026 | Format: Virtual
The December episode of 3rd Thursday with AI! is a must for nurse educators. Chris Hickman will describe emerging AI trends influencing healthcare delivery and clinical operations, explain how AI technologies may reshape nursing roles and responsibilities, and discuss strategies for preparing nursing students and faculty for AI-enabled practice environments.
Pharmacology Update - 2026
When: On demand version of live 2026 course
Topics covered include antiretroviral therapies, hormone therapies, antiemetics in chemotherapy, pediatric demyelination & pharmacologic treatments, transplant immunosuppression, and infection prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients.
Pharmacology Update - 2025
When: On demand version of live 2025 course
Topics covered include depression, diabetes, hypogonadism, thyroid, and osteoporosis & osteoarthritis. Both nursing and pharmacology contact hours are available.
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)
When: On demand | Format: Micro-Course
This asynchronous micro-course is geared toward healthcare providers who are interested in expanding their knowledge base regarding neonatal abstinence syndrome.
