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Evaluating AI Systems: Accuracy, Bias, and Trust

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.

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Item Writing & Test Analysis

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.

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AI Governance & Responsible Implementation

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.

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Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

When: December 4, 2026 | Format: Virtual

Participate in this one-day virtual SSH Certification Review Course to better understand certification requirements, assess your strengths and areas for growth, and develop a personalized action plan for your certification journey.

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The Future of Nursing Work in an AI-Enabled Healthcare System

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.

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The AI We Shouldn’t Build

The AI We Shouldn’t Build

When: January 21, 2027 | Format: Virtual

Some AI uses conflict with nursing values, professional duties or human dignity. Using the “Should We Build It?” Decision Canvas, participants will evaluate proposals for harm, consent, reversibility, affected groups and alternatives to determine whether to proceed, redesign or stop.

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When AI Meets Real Nursing Work

When AI Meets Real Nursing Work

When: February 18, 2027 | Format: Virtual

AI succeeds or fails within real workflows, not demonstrations. Participants will map roles, handoffs, interruptions, exceptions, double work, escalation and downtime to identify risks and opportunities using a reusable Workflow Fit & Failure Map.

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The Human Must Decide

The Human Must Decide

When: March 18, 2027 | Format: Virtual

Human oversight only works when people have authority, information and time to act. Through a branching case, participants will explore automation bias and verification burden, then define review, override, documentation and escalation responsibilities.

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Show Me the Evidence

Show Me the Evidence

When: April 15, 2027 | Format: Virtual

Accuracy alone does not prove an AI system is useful, safe, equitable or ready for practice. Participants will conduct a guided claim review and apply an Evidence-to-Use Rubric to assess populations, workflow fit, error cases, subgroup results and outcomes.

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Shadow AI Is Already Here

Shadow AI Is Already Here

When: May 20, 2027 | Format: Virtual

Unsanctioned AI use often stems from real needs, easy access and unclear approval pathways. Participants will examine shadow AI scenarios in education, clinical work and administration, then develop proportionate responses using a Shadow AI Triage Card.

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The Day the AI Was Wrong

The Day the AI Was Wrong

When: June 17, 2027 | Format: Virtual

Organizations need a plan before an AI-related near miss or adverse event occurs. Through a facilitated tabletop exercise, participants will work through detection, containment, communication, reporting, recovery and learning to create an AI Incident Response Playbook.

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Pharmacology Update - 2026

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.

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Pharmacology Update - 2025

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.

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Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)

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.

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  • “I really enjoyed this workshop…I enjoyed [the] engaging teaching styles which was helpful for covering quite a bit of information in the two days. I look forward to future courses taught by these faculty members.”
    Best Practices in Nursing Education and CNE Review – July 2026
  • “As a new ACI, I appreciate you all putting on this workshop. I now have a whole toolbox of strategies to be successful and to help my students be successful.”
    Clinical Instructor Development Workshop – August 2026
  • “The faculty and experience was wonderful!”
    Excellence in Teaching Nursing with Simulation – August 2026
  • “Chris does such an outstanding job. The only issue is usually wanting a little more time! Thank you for offering these extremely beneficial sessions.”
    Ethical AI Literacy for Nurse Educators – May 2026
  • “The best part to me was the demonstrations.”
    AI for Research & Evidence-based Practice in the Classroom – June 2026