Dear colleagues,
It is a true pleasure to invite you to attend the 7th Nordic Forum for Nurse Educators, which for the first time, is hosted in Akureyri, Iceland. The conference will take place from November 11 to November 13, 2024, at the University of Akureyri.
The 7th Nordic Forum for Nurse Educators will be organized by the School of Health, Business and Natural Sciences at the University of Akureyri in collaboration with Akureyri Hospital and NORDPLUS MEDICO – network (Nordic Medication Educators Network).
The core of this event is to share innovations, ideas and experiences of educators and discuss the latest innovations and developments in health care education relating to the use of technology. This event is targeted to educators, teachers and researchers working in professional education in different types of institutes, clinical education, and academia. We do not wish to limit the event only for those working with nursing education. There is so much common interest, good practices, and innovations to be shared between educators from different healthcare fields.
The conference will not be streamed online, we hope to see you in Akureyri, Iceland. The aim of the conference will be to introduce different perspectives on undergraduate and postgraduate health care education. Furthermore, learning environments, pedagogics, and professional development of health care educators. To meet up with dear colleagues and foster future collaboration opportunities and network in the Nordic and Baltic regions of Europe. Colleagues from the Nordic or Baltic countries are welcome amongst others interested.
Welcome to NFNE2024 in Iceland!
Online registration
Registration is open until 15th September 2024.
Location
The University of Akureyri is in an especially beautiful location in the heart of Akureyri town, in North of Iceland. All of the University’s operations are carried out in the campus area.
- Address: University of Akureyri, Norðurslóð 2, 600 Akureyri, Iceland
- Campus map
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- The airline Icelandair flies to Akureyri, see flight schedule.
Key note speakers
- Hafsteinn Einarsson, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Iceland
- Helena Sigurðardóttir, Instructional Designer, Centre for Teaching and Learning, University Office, University of Akureyri
- H. Ösp Egilsdóttir, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway
- Dr. Katri Manninen, Ph.D, MSc.,R.N, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases
Program
MONDAY 11. NOVEMBER
15:00-18:00 Registration
TUESDAY 12. NOVEMBER
08:30-09:00 Registration
OPENING AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
09:00 Opening
09:15 Learning and technology in nursing education
Dr. Katri Manninen
10:00 Preliminary title of lecture
Helena Sigurðardóttir
10:45 BREAK
SESSION I 11:10 - ROOM 1
SKILLS TRAINING AND CLINICAL PRACTICE IN NURSING EDUCATION
11:10 Designing for student autonomy combining theory and clinical practice – a qualitative study with a faculty perspective
Angelica Fredholm and Charlotte Silén
11:30 Application of Pharmacology Knowledge Among Nursing Students in Clinical Settings
Nijole Galdikiene
11:50 Effectiveness of the different teaching materials in educating nursing students on inserting peripheral venous catheter: A quasi-experimental study
Marika Leppänen, Mirka Toivonen and Miia Tähtinen
12:10 LUNCH
SESSION II 11:10 - ROOM 2
DESIGNING A FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
11:10 Integrating Subjective Concept Analysis as a Pedagogical Tool in Nursing Education: Enhancing professional communication skills and Patient Care
Arnrún Halla Arnórsdóttir
11:30 Utilizing Technology to Deliver a Guided Self-Study Course: Integrating Synchronous and Asynchronous Lessons for Healthcare Students
Jette Jörgensen Mebrouk
11:50 EduCanNURS: An Innovation in Cancer Nursing Education
Isa Öhberg, Anne-Mari Seppälä, Tarja Bergfors, Maura Dowling and Silvija Piškorjanac
12:10 LUNCH
12:10 LUNCH
SESSION III 13:00 - ROOM 1
MENTAL HEALTH IN NURSING EDUCATION
13:00 Learning objectives in a new clinically oriented advanced practice mental health nurses
Gísli Kort Kristófersson, Kristin Linda Hjartardóttir, Jóhanna Bernharðsdóttir, Eydís Kristín Sveinbjarnardóttir and Helga Sif Friðjónsdóttir
13:20 A curriculum on Post-Traumatic Growth: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Hulda S. Bryngeirsdóttir
13:40 Outcomes in a new clinically oriented advanced practice mental health nurses
Gísli Kort Kristófersson, Kristin Linda Hjartardóttir, Jóhanna Bernharðsdóttir, Eydís Krístín Sveinbjarnardóttir and Helga Sif Friðjónsdóttir
14:00 Introduction to a simulation-based teaching project using standardized patients in a new graduate program for psychiatric-mental health nurses
Kristín Linda H. Hjartardóttir, Þórhalla Sigurðardóttir, Merrie Kaas and Gísli Kort Kristófersson
14:20 BREAK
SESSION IV 13:00 - ROOM 2
ENHANCING NURSING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
13:00 A virtue-based approach to teaching person-centred care in nursing education
Kristin Thorarinsdottir, Hafdis Skúladóttir and Sigurður Kristinsson
13:20 Measuring the factors related to Master´ thesis process in universities of applied sciences
Jukka Kesänen, Niina Ervaala and Iira Lankinen
13:40 BREAK
14:30-16:00 Simulation at Akureyri Hospital
14:45-15:45 Interactive session including networking activity (Pitch talks)
19:00 Dinner - 3 course dinner in Aurora restaurant
WEDNESDAY 13. NOVEMBER
08:45-09:15 Registration
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
09:15 H. Ösp Egilsdóttir
10:00 Hafsteinn Einarsson
10:45 BREAK
SESSION I 11:10 - ROOM 1
ADVANCING NURSING EDUCATION THROUGH SIMULATION
11:10 Improving of Undergraduate Nursing students Competencies through Simulation-based Experiences
Asta Mazioniene, Rimante Morkuniene and Andželika Zavackienė
11:30 Learning Strategies and Technology Use in Simulation-Based Learning - A Qualitative Pilot Study in Nursing Education
Malin Forsbrand and Line Christiansen
11:50 Enhancing Nursing Education: Affordable Home-Based Simulation with Additive Manufacturing
Adam Dubrowski, Julia Micallef and Zhujiang Wang
12:10 LUNCH
SESSION II 11:10 - ROOM 2
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING AND CLINICAL PERFORMANCE
11:10 Shall we Learn together? Peer-learning as a path to being self-directed
Jessica Silfver, Maria Appelroth and Annika Skogster
11:20 Development of clinical performance of students through the nursing education
Hafdís Skúladóttir and Margrét Hrönn Svavarsdóttir
11:40 Validity and reliability of an online clinical assessment tool for nursing education
Margrét Hrönn Svavarsdóttir and Hafdís Skúladóttir
12:10 LUNCH
INNOVATIONSIN NURSING EDUCATION - ROOM 1
13:00 From on-site education and examination in Lishui, China of Swedish lecturer to seminars and examination via Zoom
Annica Björkman, Tao Ran, Lijuan Xu, Maria Engström, Annika Nilsson and Bernice Skytt
13:20 Pedagogical use of Artificial Intelligence in health and medical science education. Chat GTP-Resource in education
Sarah Karlsso and Eva Westergren
13:40 Communication with students in a flexible learning environment: challenges and solutions for creating a personal learning environment
Sigfríður Inga Karlsdóttir
14:00 BREAK
12:45-14:15 Simulation at Akureyri Hospital
14:30 Closing session
Call for abstracts
Call for abstracts is open from 1 January 2024 until 30 April 2024.
Abstract submission guidelines
All abstracts must be submitted and presented in English. Please make sure that abstracts are submitted online only.
- Include a main and co-author(s)
- Title
- A short description of the aim of the research/project
- Description of methods, results, and conclusion
- About 250-300 words
Information regarding acceptance of abstract presentations or poster presentations will be sent to the authors no later than 15th June 2024.
The Conference fee
| Early bird prices | After 15th August 2023 | |
| Participants from Nordic countries and countries outside Baltic region |
2-days 400€* 1-day 200€* |
2-days 500€* 1-day 250€* |
| Participants from the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) |
2-days 250€* 1-day 150€* |
2-days 350€* 1-day 250€* |
| Students (master students, teacher students) |
2-days 250€* 1-day 150€* |
2-days 350€* 1-day 250€* |
Dinner 12.11.2024 (optional): 3 course dinner in Aurora restaurant, 75€.
Contact
- Kolbrún Sigurlásdóttir, Faculty of Nursing, kolbruns@unak.is
- Þórhalla Sigurðardóttir, Faculty of Nursing, thorhallas@unak.is
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Accommodation
Inquiries regarding registration, hotel accommodation, and payment should be directed to aslaug@unak.is.
Hótel KEA (in the city center)
Deal for NFNE2024 participants, valid until 31.5.2024 or 31.8.2024.
Offer: 10% discount applied automatically to all room types, stay period November 10th to 14th 2024.
Booking period:
- December 6th 2023 to May 31st 2024 for semi-flexible bookings
- June 1st 2024 to August 31st 2024 for non-refundable bookings
- Further information on terms and conditions is below
Booking process:
- Webpage
- Use the code: NFNE2024
- Please make sure to select Hotel Kea on the right side in the booking process.
- The promo code is applied in a box below “Guests & options”, next to the calendar.
- For multiple room bookings (up to 4 rooms) please select “Set manually” below the first room. From there you can toggle guests per room. The search will then show the total amount for all rooms.
Terms and conditions:
From December 6th 2023 until May 31st 2024
10% discount for bookings made on semi-flex terms.
Cancellation is free until 7 days before arrival.
Cancellations made within 7 days before arrival will be charged 100% cancellation fee.
Payment is made on arrival.
From June 1st 2024 until August 31st 2024
10% discount on bookings made on non-refundable terms.
Bookings made on non-refundable terms can not be refunded or modified in case of cancellation.
Full payment is made at the time of booking.
Berjaya Akureyri Hotel (close to the city center)
Deal for NFNE2024 participants, valid until 19.08.2024.
- Double room for one person: 24,050 ISK
- Double room for 2 people in a room: 27,600 ISK
- Breakfast is included
The reservation number is: 3272945.
Hotel Akureyri
Deal for NFNE2024 participants at Hotel Akureyri Dynheimar and Hotel Akureyri Skjaldborg. Small double or Superior double with ocean view.
Booking process:
- Webpage
- Use the code: nfne