The HealthStream community is a diverse group of individuals and organizations focused on improving the quality of healthcare by improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare education. Community members include educators, clinicians, industry partners and solution providers. As custodians of this community, HealthStream feels an obligation to facilitate opportunities for members to share information, best practices and ideas. To date, this facilitation has most frequently occurred through our over 25 HealthStream User Groups (HUGS) that meet around the country as well at our annual Learning Summit, which just wrapped up in Nashville a few weeks ago.

We are now pleased to announce the launch of the HealthStream Community Connection Series—a value added benefit to members of our community. Offered at no cost to HealthStream customers, this Webinar series features weekly presentations from members of our community on a variety of topics, ranging from professional development to proven best practices with HealthStream's learning solutions.

Authoring Basics - How to Use Contribute

Barbara Goodwin, MSN, RN, CCRN, BC
Clinical Educator
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Suzanne Sova, BSN, RN
Manager Education
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Creating Tests That Make a Difference - Item Analysis for the Statistically Challenged

Katherine Hardin, MSN, RN
Learning Technology Coordinator
Medical City Dallas

Creative Uses of the HLC and Best Practices

Ann Gunnett, MSN, MS, RN, BC
Professional Development Specialist
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

E-learning, Classroom, and the Clinical Setting: Combining Strategies for Successful Learning

Janice A. Ward, MSN, RN
Director of Lifelong Learning
Indiana University School of Nursing

Enhancing Interactivity in E-Learning Design

Monna Johnson, PhD, MAEd, BBA, CMOM
Staff Educator
MedCentral Health System

Additional links:
computer.howstuffworks.com/elearning
animationfactory.com
www.interactive-consultancies.co.uk

Evidence-based Databases, Literature Searching and Permissions - An Overview for Course Development

Jennifer Ott
Managing Librarian
HealthStream

Hit the Ground Running - Successful HealthStream Implementation

Patricia Peterson, MT (ASCP), SBB, MHA
Education Specialist
Tulane University Hospital & Clinic

How to Use Self-Developed Courseware in Blended Learning

Ann Gunnett, BC, MSN, MS, RN
Professional Development Specialist
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Just-in-Time - Rapid Authoring

Claudia Coats, RNC, BSN
Clinical Analyst / Education Coordinator
Sutter Amador Hospital

Magnet Status - What Exactly Is It and How do I Prepare

Gen Guanci, MEd, RN, CCRN, BC
Associate Director of Staff Development
Winchester Hospital

New Employee Orientation to the Work Unit

Mary Jackle, RN, MSN, PhD
Education Coordinator
Christus Santa Rosa

New Employee Orientation - What Do They Really Need to Know?

Carla Parker, MSN, RN, CNA, BC
Director of Quality Management
Cornerstone Hospital

On-boarding: The Way to Engage, Retain and Transform - Web-based Orientation: It's More than Just a Foundation, It's a Solution

Lynn Howe, RN, MS, CEN, CCRN
Workforce Development Consultant
HealthStream

Katie Williams
Content Manager
HealthStream

Preparing Preceptors

Cathy Colley, RN, BSN, MEd
Director of Nursing Education
CHRISTUS Spohn Health System

Qualities of a Successful Leader
Due to technical difficulties during this session,
we were not able to record the presentation.

Jamie Brooks, MHR
Director of Education
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Self Authored Courses - Best Practices for Institutions with Multiple Course Developers

Judy Smith, MT (ASCP)
Allied Health Educator
Munson Healthcare

Cheryl Wheeler
Allied Health Educator
Munson Healthcare

Streamlining your Orientation Process - Solutions in Action

Mary Kay Egan, RN, BSN
House Wide Instructor
Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque

Student Transcripts - Capture Critical Information in One Place to Address Many Needs

Susan Regan-O'Brien, MS, MT (ASCP)
Education Consultant
Waterbury Hospital Health Center