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We deliver hands-on, evidence-based presentations that help nurse educators teach more effectively, prepare students for practice, and transform outcomes — without adding more content or complexity.

Whether you’re hosting a conference, in-service, or faculty development day, our sessions are practical, interactive, and grounded in real-world teaching and practice.

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Maria Flores-Harris

Maria Flores-Harris, DNP, RN, CNE

Nurse Educator Consultant | Faculty Mentor | Practice-Based Teaching Advocate

Maria brings over 30 years of experience across clinical care, academic leadership, and consulting. She has taught at both the PN and RN levels, led nursing programs, and worked with institutions across the country to improve faculty development and student outcomes.

Maria specializes in helping new educators make the shift from expert clinician to expert teacher. Her sessions are relational, empowering, and packed with real-world wisdom that educators can apply immediately.

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Keith Rischer, PhD, RN, CEN

Founder of KeithRN | Thought Leader in Clinical Judgment | Author & Educator

With over 35 years of experience in nursing and education, Keith is a nationally recognized voice for reforming nursing education. He’s the creator of the 6 R’s of Clinical Reasoning, hundreds of innovative unfolding case studies that simulate clinical practice like no others, and the author of the series of Think Like a Nurse workbooks that equip students to successfully transition to professional practice.

Keith’s sessions challenge the status quo and equip educators to teach in a way that reflects how nurses actually practice. If you’re ready to close the academic-practice gap, Keith will help you lead the charge for needed change!

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SPEAKING TOPICS

Clinical Judgment

  • Steps to Transform Classroom Learning to Prepare Students for Practice
    Best practices for classroom instruction that mirrors real-world complexity and NextGen NCLEX readiness.
  • Steps to Strengthen Clinical Teaching to Prepare Students for Practice
    Strategies to strengthen critical thinking, reasoning, and reflection.
  • How to Develop the “heART” of Nursing
    Teaching the deep link between caring and clinical reasoning.

Active Learning

  • How to Use Case Studies to Practice the Thinking of Practice
    Evidence-based strategies to build clinical judgment through contextual learning.
  • Best Practices in Active Learning
    Science-backed strategies to boost engagement and deepen understanding.
  • Combatting ‘Infobesity’ to Deepen Learning
    How to streamline classroom content and focus on what really matters.

Culture & Professional Identity

  • Addressing Incivility in Nursing Education
    Why it happens, how to prevent it, and how to lead with integrity.
  • Preparing Students to Face Incivility in Practice
    Helping students advocate for themselves and their profession.
  • Creating a Culture of Academic Integrity
    How educators can foster trust, ethics, and accountability.
  • The Importance of Professional Identity
    Why identity matters — and how to help students form it with purpose.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • How to Use AI in Nursing Education — Wisely
    Best practices, boundaries, and ethical use of AI in teaching and practice environments.
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Bring KeithRN to your event and equip your faculty to teach with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Our sessions are packed with ready-to-use strategies and designed to leave educators inspired and empowered.

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