Southern Illinois Nurse Educators Conference

2025 Southern Illinois Nursing Education Conference (SINEC)

The SIU College of Health and Human Services, Nursing Program, invites all regional nursing educators and nursing students to join us for the inaugural Southern Illinois Nursing Education Conference (SINEC). This groundbreaking event is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in nursing education and practice.

This two-track conference (educators and students), will feature engaging and thought-provoking programming tailored to meet the needs of both aspiring nursing professionals and experienced educators. Attendees will explore innovative strategies for enhancing the transition from academic preparation to clinical practice, ensuring a seamless and successful journey into the nursing profession.

Nursing Educators

Guest Speakers Nurse Tim and Dr. Heidi Remy!

NurseTim
Dr Timothy Bristol is a faculty development, NCLEX, and curriculum design specialist. He has taught at all levels of nursing to include LPN, ADN, BSN, MSN, and PhD. Developing new programs, innovations in learning, Next Gen Clinical Judgment preparation, and helping programs internationally, he is an expert in bringing the evidence base of nursing, healthcare, and education to students and faculty at all levels. Through consultations, writing, and mentoring, Dr. Bristol assists faculty in identifying the competencies needed to effectively enhance programs for optimal student outcomes and practice readiness. He has certification as a nurse educator, is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, and is internationally known for bringing excitement through success to his colleagues and students. His motto: "Today, we will learn how to learn.

Dr. Heidi Remy
Illinois native Dr. Heidi Remy is the Program Director for the RN-BSN program at Aspen University, where she has been teaching online students for over a decade. She also instructs in-person courses for Practical Nursing and BSN programs. With over 30 years of clinical experience, her expertise spans critical care, oncology, clinical research, and community health.

Dr. Remy’s primary area of interest lies in student engagement and retention, and she has developed effective strategies for both online and classroom settings. Passionate about fostering positive clinical education experiences, her dissertation examined the role of hospital nurses and strategies to improve their experiences, aiming to mitigate the phenomenon of nurses “eating their young.” Recognizing that this culture often starts in nursing education, she is committed to implementing tools that enhance student engagement and retention while maintaining high academic standards in a supportive learning environment.

Networking Reception
The conference concludes with a networking reception, providing a relaxed environment to chat with your peers and expand your network.

Nursing Students

NCLEX Review
Prepare for success with a comprehensive NCLEX review session. Equip yourself with valuable insights and strategies to help you ace the exam and begin your career with confidence!

Poster/Art Presentation:  Practice Preparedness or NCLEX-RN Preparedness
Showcase your insights into practice preparedness or NCLEX-RN preparedness. Conference attendees will have the exciting opportunity to select the winner! Submissions may include a poster or artwork reflecting how you view preparedness You must be registered as a conference attendee before submitting a presentation registration. All conference attendees will have the exciting opportunity to review and select the winner!

Nurse Employment Job Fair
Explore career opportunities at our Nurse Employment Job Fair! Meet with top healthcare employers looking to hire passionate and skilled nurses like you.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your knowledge, showcase your work, and network with potential employers.

Sponsors

Thank you Southern Illinois Healthcare - Platinum Sponsor!

This conference is a must-attend for those committed to shaping the future of nursing and advancing the profession through collaboration and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your passion for nursing education and practice. Join us as we spark the innovations that will transform nursing education and practice for years to come.

EVENT FLYER 

SCHEDULE - details coming soon 

COST -  $35 Nursing Educators, $0 Nursing Students

LOCATION - SIU Student Center, 1265 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901