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Overview

The 34th Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics (SINI) 2025 stands at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, leading the charge in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies across nursing education, practice, and research. SINI 2025 brings together visionaries, informatics professionals, educators, and clinicians to explore groundbreaking ideas, showcase transformative tools, and develop actionable strategies for the intentional use of AI in nursing. Equipping attendees to lead the next wave of change, SINI 2025 delivers thought-provoking discussions, immersive workshops, and opportunities to earn continuing education (CE) credits. The conference is a catalyst, inspiring participants to lead the transformation of nursing and health care by embracing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. Whether you are developing innovative curricula, driving clinical transformation, or conducting cutting-edge research, SINI 2025 offers the tools and connections to amplify your impact and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.

 

Objectives

Assess the impact of AI and emerging technologies on nursing education, practice, and research.

Engage experts to discuss strategies for developing competencies in AI and emerging technologies within the nursing workforce, preparing professionals for future roles and responsibilities.

Explore shared visions for AI-enhanced nursing education, practice, and research, discovering future possibilities to overcome barriers to technology adoption.

Highlights

Explore Transformative Ideas

Discover cutting-edge ways AI and emerging technologies are advancing nursing informatics and transforming health care delivery. Engage in stimulating discussions, challenge assumptions, and connect with visionaries, innovators, and colleagues who are driving change and redefining nursing education, practice, and research.

Advance Your Professional Development

Earn CE credits by participating in interactive sessions led by renowned leaders in nursing informatics. Learn about strategic AI integration, emerging competencies, and innovative approaches to education and practice that promote safe, high-quality care.

Expand Your Network

Join hundreds of informatics nurses, educators, and researchers from around the world. SINI 2025 provides the perfect opportunity to connect with peers and form collaborations that will shape the next wave of health care innovation.

Ignite Your Passion for Nursing Informatics

Attend SINI to expand your knowledge, challenge your thinking, and ignite your passion for nursing informatics. Whether you’re building AI competencies, driving clinical transformation, or leading research initiatives, this event will provide you with the tools and inspiration to thrive in the age of AI.

Planning Committee 2025

Executive Officers

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Cheryl A. Fisher,EdD, MSN, RN
Co-Chair
Director and Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Cory Stephens,DNP, MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Co-Chair
Assistant Professor, Informatics Nursing
Department of Organizational Systems & Adult Health
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Leadership Committee Members

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Lynn Marie Elizabeth Bullock,DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Director
Office of Professional Education
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Karen Clark,
PhD, RN, NI-BC, CCRN
Assistant Professor
UMSON at the Universities at Shady Grove

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Arpad Kelemen,PhD
Professor, Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Eun-Shim Nahm,PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean of PhD Program and Professor
Co-Director, Biology and Behavior Across the Life Span Organized Research Center
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Ernest Opoku-Agyemang,PhD, MA, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Charlotte Seckman,PhD, RN-BC, FAAN
Nurse Planner
Associate Professor, Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Sonia Smith, BSManager
Professional Development & Education
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Barbara Van de Castle,DNP, APRN-CNS, RN-BC, OCN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Informatics Program
University of Maryland School of Nursing

SINI 2025 Advisory Committee

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Marion Ball,EdD, FLHIMSS, FCHIME, FAAN, FACMI
Executive Director
Multi-Interprofessional Center for Health Informatics
University of Texas at Arlington

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Sayonara Barbosa,PhD, RN
Associate Professor
Nursing Informatics and Critical Care Nursing Program
Sub-Coordinator, Graduate Program in Health Informatics
Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Diane Constantine,MSN, RN-BC
Director
Clinical Informatics
University of Maryland Medical System
Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Rebecca Freeman,PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP
Vice President for Health Informatics
University of Vermont Health Network

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Margie Kennedy,PhD, RN, FCAN
Director, Transformation and Adoption/Education and Learning
One Person One Record
Nova Scotia Health

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Mary Etta Mills,ScD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Professor Emerita
University of Maryland School of Nursing

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Cynthia Russell,DNP, RN-BC, EBP-C
Informatics Nurse Specialist
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland

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Kim Stevens,DNP, MSN, RN
Clinical Informatics Associate Manager
Cerner Corporation

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Teri Young,MSB, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, NI-BC
Managing Partner, Health IT Consultant
Teri Young Consulting, LLC