The Virginia Nurses Association - Central VA Chapter presents

“Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Research and Education”

Presenters:
Speaker 1: Dr. Nancy Husson, DNP, RN, CHSE
Speaker 2: Julie Marsh, MA, MEd
Speaker 3: Dr. Ingrid Pretzer-Aboff, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Thursday, October 26^th, 2023
Presentation: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner begins at 5:30 pm

Hybrid Program (In-Person and Virtual Options):

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Registration is required and the deadline to register is Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm. 

The use of artificial intelligence [AI] is increasing in various sectors of our daily lives, including healthcare. There is controversy surrounding the impact that AI is making, and many people distrust AI for a variety of reasons. This program will provide learners with a brief historical perspective of AI and definitions of what AI is and is not. A positive example of the benefits of AI in research using an AI driven device to treat gait problems in people with Parkinson’s disease will be presented. The use of AI in the educational setting is also controversial. Using AI as a teaching tool in nursing education will be explored. The desired state is that learners will have a better understanding of AI and how they can use it to improve patient and nursing student outcomes.

Additional co-sponsoring organizations:
-Gamma Omega at Large Chapter, Sigma (providing the CE for this program)
- South University (hosting the event)

Agenda:
5:30 pm Dinner Begins
6:00 pm Speakers
- Speaker 1: Dr. Nancy Husson, DNP, RN, CHSE
- Speaker 2: Julie Marsh, MA, MEd
- Speaker 3: Dr. Ingrid Pretzer-Aboff, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
7:00 pm Adjourn

If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Central VA Chapter at CentralVirginia@virginianurses.com.

Presenters:
Dr. Nancy Husson, DNP, RN, CHSE
Nancy Husson is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Virginia Commonwealth University where she teaches both the undergraduate and graduate informatics and population health courses and is a resource for the use of best practices in simulation. Dr. Husson received her DNP and post-master’s in nursing informatics from Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Husson has 14 years of experience in nursing education and has been involved in simulation-based education for approximately 12 years. She holds current certifications as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Dr. Husson was a faculty member in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing National Simulation study. Her scholarly interests include health information technology education to practicing nursing, informatics competencies in nursing education, and simulation in nursing education.

Currently, Dr. Husson serves on the Nursing Knowledge Big Data subgroup on education and continues to participate in the scholarly dissemination of topics on informatics simulation in nursing education.

Julie Marsh, MA, MEd
Julie Marsh is a dedicated educator and researcher with more than 15 years of successful classroom experience in both K-12 and higher education. She is currently an Instructional Designer, and her research agenda includes interests in Design Thinking, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and social justice in education.

Dr. Ingrid Pretzer-Aboff, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Dr. Ingrid Pretzer-Aboff is an Associate Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing in Richmond, Virginia, USA. In the last three decades, much of her career has focused on the care of older adults, specifically people living with Parkinson's disease. Her previous work includes developing, testing, and implementing a Function Focused Care, Parkinson's exercise program and co-founding the first Nurse Managed Parkinson's Telehealth Clinic in the USA.

Most recently, her work includes developing vibration stimulation therapies to improve the function and mobility of people living with Parkinson's disease. Her overarching goal has been to "increase physical activity, optimize function and independence of people with Parkinson's disease." She has published numerous manuscripts and presented them nationally and internationally. She has received support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), The Parkinson's Council, The Michael J Fox Foundation, and the National Institute of Health - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH NINDS).