2025 “The Heart of Teaching: 10 Guiding Truths for New Nurse Educators” (Invited Opening Speaker - 2nd consecutive year). Tennessee Nurses Association Nurse Educator Institute, Nashville, Tennessee, July 28, 2025.
2025 “Shaping the Future of Nursing: Expanding Opportunities through Innovation, Partnerships, & Grant-funded Initiatives” (Invited). Tennessee Hospital Association, Brentwood, Tennessee, April 11, 2025.
2025 “Resilience & Purpose: The Power of an Indomitable Spirit” (Invited). Center for Vocational Discovery, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, April 9, 2025.
2025 Lipscomb University’s Presidential Scholars Dinner (Invited Faculty Speaker). Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, Tennessee, February 28, 2025.
2024 “Resilience & Purpose: The Power of an Indomitable Spirit” (Invited). Center for Vocational Discovery, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, November 13, 2024.
2024 “Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Environment in a Chaotic World” (Invited). Inaugural Acadia Healthcare Nursing Leadership Summit, Brentwood, Tennessee, September 5, 2024.
2024 “Welcome to Nursing Education: 10 Things to Consider” (Invited Opening Speaker). Tennessee Nurses Association Nurse Educator Institute, Nashville, Tennessee, July 29, 2024.
2024 “Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Environment in a Chaotic World” (Invited). 2nd Annual Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration Conference. Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, July 27, 2024.
2024 “Can Accelerated Nursing Programs Help the Nationwide Shortage?” Channel 5 News Openline Live Interview. Nashville, Tennessee, June 3, 2024. (Interview linked https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/openline/can-accelerated-nursing-prog…)
2024 Lipscomb University’s Presidential Scholars Dinner (Invited Faculty Speaker). Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, Tennessee, February 23, 2024.
2023 “Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Environment in a Chaotic World” (Invited Keynote Speaker), 5th Annual ACE Con (Advance, Connect, and Explore Conference) for K-12 School Librarians in Tennessee, July 21, 2023.
2023 “Bridging the Workforce Gap: An Academic-Clinical Partnership Approach” (Invited). Ascension St. Thomas CNO Council, Nashville, Tennessee, May 12, 2023.
2023 “Moving Mountains” (Invited Keynote Speaker), 2nd Bi-Annual First-Generation Graduate Ceremony, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, May 2, 2023.
2023 “Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Environment in a Chaotic World” (Invited Keynote Speaker), Women in Healthcare Nashville Chapter, Nashville, Tennessee, March 28, 2023.
2022 “Moving Mountains” (Invited Keynote Speaker), Inaugural First-Generation Graduate Ceremony, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, December 15, 2022. (Ceremony article linked https://lipscomb.edu/news/students-honored-inaugural-first-generation-p….).
2022 “Carrying a Cross as New Creation” (Invited to read scripture), Lipscomb University Baccalaureate Ceremony, Nashville, Tennessee, May 6, 2022.
2022 Invited Guest Speaker/Expert for Lipscomb University’s IDEAL Program Health Education Class. Nashville, Tennessee, April 1, 2022.
2022 Pharmacy Dean’s Hour – Guest Speaker – “Donning Your Emotional PPE” (Invited). Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, Tennessee, March 11, 2022.
2022 The Gathering – Lipscomb University Chapel Keynote Speaker (Invited) – “Strength for the Weary”. In-person and online for 4,000+ students. Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, February 22, 2022. (Link to presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuK-05k7lOg&list=PLqjq_78CpFZDopF65QYea…).
2021 “Donning your Emotional PPE” (Invited Speaker), Lipscomb University All-Faculty Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, September 30, 2021.
2021 Tennessee Student Nurses Association (Invited Keynote Speaker). Title: “Donning Your Emotional PPE”, Nashville, Tennessee, September 25, 2021.
2021 Tennessee Department of Health Nurse Leadership Team (Invited Guest Speaker). Address post-pandemic compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care for community/population health nurse leaders from 7 rural and 6 urban regions, and representatives from medical and administrative leadership/quality assurance/pharmacy/nursing, Virtual, August 11, 2021.
2021 Tennessee Action Coalition 2021 Annual Meeting Panel Discussant (Invited). “Addressing Nurses’ Health and Well-being in Tennessee”, Virtual, May 20, 2021.
2021 International Resilience Symposium: The Awe Project Expert Panelist (Invited) (Virtual - 1900 participants from 35 countries). Hosted by the NYPD, New York, New York, May 10, 2021.
2021 “Wonder vs. Wander: Cultivating Childlike Faith in an Adult World”. Invited speaker to deliver sermon/homily to all Lipscomb University faculty and staff members (The Mid-Week Lift), Nashville, Tennessee, March 31, 2021.
2021 “Psalm 34: Remembering God’s Faithfulness in Every Season”. Invited speaker to deliver sermon/homily for the Lipscomb University all-student Chapel (The Gathering) (virtual for approximately 6,000 students), Nashville, Tennessee, January 26, 2021. (Link to presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnB5xZieGZU).
2020 Lipscomb University Pinning Ceremony Keynote Speaker. Lipscomb University, Virtual due to COVID-19, Nashville, Tennessee, December 18, 2020.
2020 “Taking Care of your Temple”. (Invited speaker for Costa Rican English Experience Camp). Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee and Costa Rica collaboration (virtual). December 15, 2020).
2020 (Invited to lead seminar on compassion fatigue for nurses, advanced practice nurses, and nursing students = 160+ attendees). Springfield, Illinois, November 5, 2020 (Canceled due to COVID-19) (5 hours)
2020 Tennessee Student Nurses Association Annual Convention KeyNote Speaker (Invited). “2020 Vision: Resilience during a Global Pandemic and Beyond”. (Virtual). September 26, 2020.
2020 New Channel 5 - Nashville. Television Interview regarding COVID-19 pandemic and compassion fatigue (Invited). Nashville, Tennessee, August 11, 2020. (Link to interview https://www.newschannel5.com/news/hang-in-there-nursing-professor-says-…).
2020 “The Power of an Indomitable Spirit” (Invited faculty speaker by Lipscomb University President Randolph Lowry). UN 1891 Surviving & Thriving in Uncertain Times, virtual (188 participants). Nashville, Tennessee, July 6, 2020. (Article about course linked https://lipscomb.edu/news/incoming-students-learn-resilience-online-cou…).
2020 Lipscomb University Pinning Ceremony Keynote Speaker. Lipscomb University, Virtual due to COVID-19, Nashville, Tennessee, May 2, 2020.
2019 “Grit: The Power of an Indomitable Spirit” Christian College University Business Officers Conference (Invited - Speaker). Lipscomb University, Bison Inn, Nashville, Tennessee, November 11, 2019.
2019-2020 Lipscomb University “LU Friday” Admissions Welcome Speaker (Invited). Lipscomb University, Shinn Center, Nashville, Tennessee, Multiple Dates.
2019 Academic Charge for the President’s Convocation (Invited. 4,000+ students). Lipscomb University & Lipscomb Academy, Allen Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, August 27, 2019
2019 “Combining Vital Faith and Serious Academics at the Highest Level” (Invited - Panel Speaker). Lipscomb University President’s New Faculty Retreat. Spark, Cool Springs, TN, August 1, 2019
2019 “The Courage to Teach – Bringing the Teacher’s Inner Life to the Classroom” (Invited - Panel Speaker). Lipscomb University President’s New Faculty Retreat. Spark, Cool Springs, TN, August 1, 2019
2019 “Compassion Fatigue: The Faithful are Not Exempt” Faith Community Nursing Initiative (Invited), Otter Creek Church of Christ, Brentwood, Tennessee, May 5, 2019
2019 “Compassion Fatigue is Crippling Healthcare: Is Daily Spiritual Experience the Antidote?” 2019 International Westberg Symposium, Memphis, Tennessee, April 9, 2019
2019 “The Deadly Truth about Compassion Fatigue: Quick Tips to Prevent and Protect” (NurseTim, Inc. Webinar – Invited), January 30, 2019
2019 “Are All Students Alike? – Perceptions from Multiple Student Experiences” Discussion Panelist (Invited), Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Annual Faculty Development Workshop, Nashville, Tennessee, January 2, 2019
2018 Bison Talk Podcast Interview, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, October 8, 2018
2018 “Discipleship: Modeling Christ to Others” Annual All Faculty Meeting (Invited), Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 16, 2018
2018 “Things New Faculty Should Know but that won’t be included in any Official Orientation” Provost’s New Faculty Luncheon (Invited), Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, August 15, 2018
2018 “Combining Vital Faith and Serious Academics at the Highest Level” Panel Speaker (Invited), President’s New Faculty Retreat. Lipscomb University’s Spark Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, July 31, 2018
2018 “Compassion Fatigue is Crippling Healthcare: Is Daily Spiritual Experience the Antidote?” Christian Scholars Conference, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee, June 6, 2018
2017 8th Annual Nursing Pinning & Blessing Ceremony Keynote Speaker (Invited), College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, May 6, 2017
2017 “Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Nursing Home Environment” Annual Spring Management Meeting (Invited), Stonebridge Senior Living, St. Charles, Missouri, May 3, 2017
2017 Northwest Arkansas Nursing Alumni Chapter Meeting, Guest Speaker, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April, 8, 2017
2017 “Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Nursing Home Environment” Presentation for employees of Lincoln Community Health Center (Invited), Lincoln, Missouri, April 7, 2017
2017 “Compassion Fatigue: It’s Time to Talk about It” Presentation for community and family/friends of Lincoln Community Health Center residents (Invited), Lincoln, Missouri, April 7, 2017
2016 “Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Nursing Home Environment” Nursing Home Administrator Oktoberfest, Hilton Branson Convention Center, Branson, Missouri, October 12, 2016
2016 “What it Means to be a Teacher in the Clinical Environment” Missouri Hospital Association Clinical Faculty Academy (Invited), Springfield, Missouri, August 1, 2016
2016 “Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Work Environment” Speaker for Nursing Leaders & Directors Meeting (Invited), Cox Medical Center Branson, Branson, Missouri. May 4, 2016.
2016 Ozarks Women in Leadership KeyNote Speaker. “Finding Your Purpose amidst the Chaos”. The Keeter Center. Branson, Missouri. May 2, 2016.
2016 “Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Creating a Nourishing Nursing Home Environment” 25th Annual MLN Nursing Home Administrator Institute, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, March 4, 2016
2015 Bott Radio Interview regarding Nursing and recent Nursing book publication. October 29, 2015.
2015 KOLR 10 – Ozarks Live Television Appearance. Interview regarding Nursing and recent Nursing book publication. September 30, 2015.
2015 “Faithfully Educating Nursing Students” All College Assembly, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, August 21, 2015
2015 KHOZ 106.3 FM Radio Interview regarding Nursing and recent Nursing book publication. August 13, 2015.
2014 “God’s Plan Versus Our Plan” Information Literacy Course Guest Speaker (Invited). College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, November 18, 2014
2014 “Dear God, Can I Get Some Direction?” Information Literacy Course Guest Speaker (Invited), College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, February 13, 2014
2013 Information Literacy Course Guest Speaker Testimonial (Invited), College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, November 19th, 2013
2013 “The Art of Geriatric Assessment: Painting the Clinical Picture” & “The Art of Geriatric Assessment: Drawing the Line between the D’s (Delirium, Dementia, and Depression)” (Invited), Second Annual Caregiver and Aging Conference, North Arkansas College, Harrison, Arkansas, October 2, 2013
2013 Enthralled. Girls’ Youth Ministry KeyNote Speaker. “Authentic Beauty.” Woodland Hills Family Church, Branson, Missouri, March 23, 2013.
2012 “The Art of Geriatric Assessment: Painting the Clinical Picture” First Annual Caregiver and Aging Conference, North Arkansas College, Harrison, Arkansas, September 21, 2012
2012 Enthralled. Girls’ Youth Ministry Workshop Leader, Woodland Hills Family Church, Branson, Missouri, May 19, 2012
2012 12th Annual Nurse Educator Institute Speaker and Pre-Conference Host: “Designing Engaging Simulation Learning Environments” Branson, Missouri, April 17, 2012
2012 Spring Forum Facilitator (Invited). College of the Ozarks Patriotic Convocation: Louis Zamperini, WWII Prisoner of War, Point Lookout, Missouri, March 11-12, 2012
2011 “Generation WH(Y) Simulation?” 11th Annual Nurse Educator Institute, Branson, Missouri, March 14, 2011
2011 Women’s Ministry: Coffee Conversations Keynote Speaker. “Out With the Old, In With the New.” Woodland Hills Family Church, Branson, Missouri, January 17, 2011
2011 “Help! There’s Something Wrong with My Students: What to Do When Illness Strikes in the Classroom.” (Invited), For: Elementary Education Majors and Honor Society, College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Missouri, February 22, 2011
2010 “Nursing: It’s a Heart Condition” MASH Program Guest Speaker, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, June 15, 2010
2009 Extraordinary Women Conference Emcee, Woodland Hills Family Church, Branson, Missouri, September 26, 2009
2009 MASH Program Guest Speaker, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, June 18, 2009
2009 “Basic Suturing Techniques” North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, June 18, 2009
2009 “Interpreting Lipid Profiles” North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, June 18, 2009
2009 “Primary Examination of the Ear” North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, June 18, 2009
2009 Intro to Healthcare Careers Guest Speaker, AHEC, Harrison, Arkansas, April 1, 2009
2009 Career Day Guest Speaker, Harrison High School, Harrison, Arkansas, February 18, 2009
2008 “Sharp Objects: Exposures in the Operating Room” North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, December 19, 2008
2008 “Along Came a Spider: Black Widow and Brown Recluse. Where Do They Hide and What Do I do?” North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, November 19, 2008 and November 26, 2008
2008 Auxiliary Volunteer Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Arkansas, November 11, 2008
2003 “Understanding the Food Guide Pyramid” Guest Lecturer with Jaye (Babson) Henderson, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas, June 4, 2003
