Integrating Leadership and Simulation in Clinical Practice
Join Carolina Nursing in partnership with NC Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) as we honor and thank our preceptors for their invaluable role in educating and mentoring the next generation of Carolina nurses. This special event will celebrate the generous contributions of time, expertise and guidance that our preceptors provide in preparing future nurse leaders. We look forward to celebrating you!
Event Details and Registration
- Daisy Award candidates will be recognized for their exceptional mentorship. Instructions for submitting Daisy Award nominations will be available in early September.
- Attendees earn 1 NCPD hour approved.
- Lunch and a special appreciation gift will be provided.
- Connect with fellow preceptors and celebrate your shared impact!
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: The Friday Center | 100 Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27705
Registration closes on October 10, 2025. Space is limited, so please register early!
Recognize a Preceptor
The Preceptor Wall of Fame is a virtual recognition board created to honor the School of Nursing’s 2025 Preceptors for their outstanding contributions. Preceptors play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing by serving as mentors, role models and educators for students in clinical and professional settings.
We invite students, faculty, and colleagues to:
- Share words of gratitude and appreciation for their Preceptors.
- Highlight stories of mentorship, guidance, and impact.
- Publicly recognize the dedication, time, and expertise Preceptors bring to nursing education.
Daisy Award Nominations
Do you know a Carolina Nursing Preceptor who goes above and beyond in their patient care and teaching, inspiring students with their dedication, compassion, and expertise? This individual is someone who truly exemplifies Carolina Nursing Values: Courage, Commitment, Compassion, Community, Collaboration and Curiosity.
Let’s celebrate those who shape the future of nursing with their unwavering commitment to excellence. Nominate your extraordinary nurse preceptor today and help us honor their remarkable impact! Share your story below and let us know how your preceptor made a difference:
Keynote Speaker
CAROL DURHAM, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, FSSH
Professor and Director, Education Innovation Simulation Learning Environment
Dr. Durham has over 44 years of experience in nursing education, with 25 years focused on simulation-based teaching and learning. A past president of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), she has collaborated with key organizations to develop simulation guidelines for nursing programs. Her work emphasizes integrating quality and safety into education, notably through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s QSEN project and the AACN Essentials committees.
Committed to advancing clinical reasoning in prelicensure students, Dr. Durham is widely published and frequently presents nationally and internationally on simulation in healthcare education. Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including the 2023 Society for Simulation in Healthcare Director of the Year and the 2018 INACSL “Spirit of Simulation” Leadership Excellence Award. She is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), the National League for Nursing Academy (ANEF) and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy (FSSH).
In this session, Durham will explore how leadership principles and simulation strategies can strengthen the preceptor role in today’s complex clinical environment. Participants will gain practical tools to build confidence, enhance teaching effectiveness, and support student success in transitioning classroom knowledge into safe, effective nursing practice.
Luncheon Hosts
Questions?
Contact Nedra Dixon at nedradix@unc.edu.
The Preceptor Awards Celebration Luncheon is hosted by the UNC School of Nursing Office of Strategic Partnerships and Practice in partnership with NC AHEC.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.