PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Scholarly publications and selected professional presentations reflecting contributions to nursing education, leadership, simulation, and professional practice.
Lost in Translation: A Six-Step Terminology Integration Model to Address Gaps in Medical Language in Undergraduate Nursing Education
Nurse Educator, 2026
Lorena B. Smith, DNP, MSN-L, RN, LNC
Selected Publications
Progressive Implementation of a Workflow-Based Simulation Framework to Enhance Practice Readiness in Prelicensure Nursing Students
Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 2026
Lorena B. Smith, DNP, MSN-L, RN, LNC
Selected Presentations
Courage in Action: Moral Courage, Ethical Conflict, and Leadership in Nursing
Opening Keynote | ANA-Illinois | 2026
An interactive keynote exploring moral courage, ethical conflict, professional safety, and the role of nursing leadership in creating environments where nurses feel safe to learn, speak, and lead.
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Breakout Session | Achieve Bridge Summit | 2026
An interactive leadership session exploring how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy, and intentional communication influence leadership effectiveness, workplace relationships, and team culture.