By: Angela Hollingsworth, DNP, RN, CEN, NEA-BC, University of Alabama in Huntsville As nurse faculty, we all strive to give our students the utmost experience in simulation, but what do we do to improve the
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Using Virtual Resources to Support Learning During the Pandemic and BeyondUsing Virtual Resources to Support Learning During the Pandemic and Beyond
By: Catherine Hillberry, DNP, RN, CHSE, Marymount University; Melody Bethards, EdD, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, Des Moines Area Community College; and Jenny O’Rourke, PhD, APRN, CHSE, Loyola University Chicago In March 2020, the COVID pandemic caused
The NLN Makerspace Strategic Action Group: Two Nurse Educator PerspectivesThe NLN Makerspace Strategic Action Group: Two Nurse Educator Perspectives
By: Kyle Johnson, PhD, RN, CHSE, Texas Tech University and Shannon Olson, MSN, RN, Arizona College For nurses and educators, 2020 was a disruptive and challenging time. Nonetheless, amidst the burden of a global pandemic,
Revisiting the Lecture and the Importance of the PauseRevisiting the Lecture and the Importance of the Pause
By: Susan Gross Forneris, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, FAAN, National League for Nursing Mark Twain once said, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” Let’s
Cultivating Skilled and Motivated SPs Through a Structured Onboarding Process and Creative Engagement ActivitiesCultivating Skilled and Motivated SPs Through a Structured Onboarding Process and Creative Engagement Activities
By: Paula Rutledge, CHSE, University of Mississippi and Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, CHSE-A, CNOR, University of Mississippi Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and
The GNSH 30 Minute Weekly Team Engagement InitiativeThe GNSH 30 Minute Weekly Team Engagement Initiative
By: Mary Anne Rizzolo, EdD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH, National League for Nursing The Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare was established in 2010 with a mission of enhancing patient safety and health care quality
Reentry During COVID-19: Reimagining Simulation ExperiencesReentry During COVID-19: Reimagining Simulation Experiences
Part 1 of a 3-Part Series By: Crystel L. Farina Shortly after ringing in the 2020 New Year, many of us celebrated simulation at the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare in San Diego, California.
Extended Reality: The Future of Nursing EducationExtended Reality: The Future of Nursing Education
By: Michelle Aebersold, PhD, RN, CHSE, FAAN and Tonya Schneidereith , PhD, CRNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF What is new in XR, you ask? Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term that describes all
How the COVID-19 [Coronavirus] Underscores Why Nursing Education Should Be Offering Tele-Learning and Tele-Health ExperiencesHow the COVID-19 [Coronavirus] Underscores Why Nursing Education Should Be Offering Tele-Learning and Tele-Health Experiences
By Elizabeth Speakman As the US braces for the expansion of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), schools and many organizations are altering their traditional delivery methods and using technology-based platforms. Institutions, including those with nursing programs, have been conducting emergency sessions and professional development series to help faculty/employees convert
Are We Missing Out on Beneficial Learning Applications? Mobile Apps Used by Consumers That Should be Used by Nursing EducationAre We Missing Out on Beneficial Learning Applications? Mobile Apps Used by Consumers That Should be Used by Nursing Education
By: Donna Guerra “There’s an app for that!” More than ever before, mobile applications are powerful tools mainstreamed into the daily life of consumers. The most recent statistics indicate that 2.9 million mobile applications are
ACE.P Teaching Strategies for National Children’s Dental Health MonthACE.P Teaching Strategies for National Children’s Dental Health Month
By Erin Hartnett In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, I would like to introduce you to an exciting resource from the NLN: an ACE.P teaching strategy (Advancing Care Excellence for Pediatrics):
Integrating Care Into SimulationIntegrating Care Into Simulation
By Jean Ellen Zavertnik Caring, the essence of the nursing profession, is an important concept to both the patient and the nurse. We know that caring impacts patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and nurse satisfaction. Simulation
Mindfulness: Pay Attention in Simulation and LifeMindfulness: Pay Attention in Simulation and Life
By: Robin Cunningham When four of us participated in the NLN Leadership Institute program for simulation leaders in 2017, we worked together to identify a group project. Finding little on mindfulness in nursing student simulations,
Policies and Procedures. Part 7 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops StandardPolicies and Procedures. Part 7 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops Standard
By: Tonya Schneidereith and Julie Poore Previously in this series we helped you think about simulation readiness, the role of strategic planning, different ways to conceptualize staffing models, the importance of systems management, financial considerations, and systems integration. Now, in the
Navigating Social MediaNavigating Social Media
By: Jone Tiffany Since the emergence of social media platforms in 2004, there has been an exponential increase in the number of nurses using these sites. Social media sites provide nurses with a unique lens