Nursing Science Day
3rd Annual Nursing Science Day
Beyond AI: Infusing Humanism into the Future of Nursing Education
Noon-5 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025
Verizon Ballroom, Arkansas Union
Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas
Faculty and students from health-related disciplines in area colleges as well as health
care professionals are invited to attend the symposium.
The program is free, but registration is required. Please check back in early 2026 for details about our next Nursing Science Day.
Keynote Speaker — Jennie Chang De Gagne
Topic: 'Beyond AI: Infusing Humanism into the Future of Nursing Education'
Jennie Chang De Gagne, Ph.D., D.N.P., R.N., NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, is a professor
and director of the Nursing Education Specialty at Duke University School of Nursing.
A prominent scholar in cybercivility and a recent thought leader in cyberethics, especially
in AI integration with nursing education, she advances teaching and learning through
instructional technologies that promote meaningful, student-centered experiences.
Dr. De Gagne has authored over 200 publications, including 125 in peer-reviewed journals,
and delivered 150 presentations on topics such as technology integration, faculty
development, and digital civility and ethics. Recognized with numerous scholarships
and awards, she is a fellow of both the National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing
Education and the American Academy of Nursing. Her expertise has garnered national
and international media attention, leading to interviews in both print and digital
media, and she brings significant experience in workforce training through distance
and online education.
Session Description
As artificial intelligence reshapes healthcare and education, the imperative to harmonize technological advancements with the enduring values of humanism is more critical than ever. In this keynote session, Dr. De Gagne explores how nurse educators can effectively integrate AI into teaching practices while preserving the core principles of compassionate, student-centered learning. The session will delve into the opportunities and challenges of incorporating AI, highlighting strategies to cultivate empathy, promote ethical decision-making and strengthen meaningful connections in an increasingly digital landscape. Participants will gain actionable insights and inspiration to equip the next generation of nurses with the skills and values needed to navigate a future where innovation and human care converge seamlessly.
For information, comments or questions, write nursing@uark.edu. For planning and our records, please register. Registration has closed for the 2025 program.
Schedule
| Time | Program |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Poster presentations |
| 1 - 1:10 | Welcome — Dean Kate Mamiseishvili |
| 1:10 - 2:10 | Keynote "Beyond AI: Infusing Humanism into the Future of Nursing Education" — Jennie Chang De Gagne, Ph.D., D.N.P., R.N., NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN |
| 2:10 - 2:20 | Moderated question-and-answer period |
| 2:20 - 2:50 | Break and poster viewing |
| 2:50 - 3:10 | "The Impact of Single or Collaborative Testing on Cognitive Load and Stress among Pre-licensure Nursing Students" — Peggy Lee, Ed.D., M.S.N., R.N.; David Hall, M.S.N., R.N.; and Victor Akakpo of the University of Arkansas; and Jessie Casida, Ph.D., R.N., APN-C, FAAN of Illinois State University |
| 3:10 - 3:30 | "Nursing Faculty Job Satisfaction in North America" — DeAnna Jan Emory, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., CNE; and Thomas A. Kippenbrock, Ed.D., R.N., of the University of Arkansas |
| 3:30 - 4 | Awards presentation, 25th anniversary of Pi Theta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau and closing remarks |
Contact Hours for Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
To receive contact hours for the NCPD sessions offered during the program, participants are required to attend the entire session, complete the NCPD event evaluation and complete the evaluation for each session attended. Certificates for attendees can be retrieved after the online evaluation is complete. The number of contact hours awarded to each participant will be based on the number of evaluations completed for each session attended.
Notice of Disclosures
Relevant Financial Relationships
The planning committee members, content reviewers and faculty/speakers/authors have disclosed no relevant financial relationships unless otherwise noted prior to the beginning of the educational session.
Commercial Support and Sponsorships
EMSON will inform attendees if a commercial interest has provided financial or in-kind support for the educational activity, including how content integrity is maintained and bias is prevented. This will be done prior to the educational session.
Available contact hours will be posted once the Nursing Science Symposium schedule is finalized. Please check back.
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