Vizient/AACN NRP Curriculum Workshop: Designing for Engagement and Learning Outcomes

October 6, 2026
Nurse residency program coordinators will build on previous curriculum workshop learning by applying an evaluation framework to identify seminars for improvement and assess opportunities to strengthen learner engagement. Through guided discussion and peer collaboration, participants will explore best practices in instructional design and select learning activities that demonstrate learner outcomes or directly connect to desired behaviors and competencies. Using a sample seminar topic, coordinators will analyze available data, apply outcomes-focused evaluation methods, and use available resources to design a more interactive learning experience for nurse residents.

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  

  • Apply evidence-based strategies for curriculum design and interactive teaching to enhance learner engagement and seminar outcomes.
  • Evaluate existing seminar sessions for opportunities to strengthen alignment with learning outcomes, theoretical frameworks, and nurse resident needs.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 0.10 IACET
Course opens: 
10/06/2026
Course expires: 
12/05/2026
Event starts: 
10/06/2026 - 11:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/06/2026 - 12:30pm CDT
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FACULTY & PLANNERS
FACULTY

Brittany Beckmann, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Senior Programmatic Advisor
Vizient

Meg Ingram, MSN, RN
Senior Director of Nursing Programs
Vizient
 

PLANNERS

Samantha Gordon, MS
CE Programs Manager             
Vizient

Marilu Kelly, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP
Director, Continuing Education      
Vizient
 

DISCLOSURE

As an accredited provider of continuing education, Vizient, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring this activity presents learners with only accurate, balanced, scientifically justified recommendations, and is free from promotion, marketing, and commercial bias. In accordance with The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all planners, faculty, and others in control of the educational content have disclosed the absence or existence of all financial relationships (of any dollar amount) with ineligible companies within the past 24 months.
 
Ineligible companies – those companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
 
It is Vizient’s policy that owners and employees of ineligible companies, and any individuals who refuse to disclose the absence or existence of financial relationships with any ineligible companies are disqualified from participating as planners or faculty. 
 
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS
Absence of Relevant Financial Relationships
None of the planners, faculty, or others in a position to control content for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
 
Statement of Content Validity
Vizient, Inc. educational activities are intended to assist healthcare teams advance their professional responsibilities in accordance with the definition of continuing education. It is the policy of Vizient, Inc. to review and ensure that all content and recommendations for patient care within accredited CE is evidenced-based, based on current science and clinical reasoning while ensuring the content is fair and balanced. All recommendations must conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Vizient, Inc. does not permit accredited continuing education if it advocates for unscientific approaches to diagnosis or therapy, or if the education promotes recommendations, treatment, or manners of practicing healthcare that are determined to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are known to be ineffective in the treatment of patients.
 
FDA OFF-LABEL USE
Faculty presenters are also expected to disclose any discussion of (1) off-label or investigational uses of FDA approved commercial products or devices or (2) products or devices not yet approved in the United States.
 
Disclaimer
The education provided through this activity is for continuing education purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty/presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Vizient, Inc.
Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. 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.

 

 
Designation Statement
Nurses (CNE)
This activity is designated for 1.5 contact hours.
Vizient, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP12580, for 1.5 contact hours.
 
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

Vizient, Inc. is Jointly Accredited by the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education and has been approved to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for learning events that align with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. IACET is recognized internationally as a standards development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality continuing education and training. 

 

This learning event is eligible for 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ANCC
  • 0.10 IACET
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