Academia to Bedside is a four-part series that focuses on the transition of nursing students from education to their professional role. Part 1 focuses on “What we know now” about our new graduates. By: Sabrina
Author: NLN Nursing EDge
Simulation Center Finances: Calculating Fees and CostsSimulation Center Finances: Calculating Fees and Costs
By: Alaina Herrington Freestanding simulation centers total an estimated $200,000 to $1.6 million for start-up costs and at least $15,000 for annual maintenance (Tuoriniemi & Schott-Baer, 2008). This enormous cost can leave organizations looking for
WHAT’S IN A NAME? DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE ALLIANCE/CONSORTIUM FOR SAFE, COMPETENT PRACTICE: PART 2WHAT’S IN A NAME? DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE ALLIANCE/CONSORTIUM FOR SAFE, COMPETENT PRACTICE: PART 2
The following NLNTEQ Blog submission is Part 2 of a 2-part series on developing simulation consortia. Part 1 was published in March. Guest Bloggers: Dr. KT Waxman Following are 10 steps to consider when building
Henry Henao – NLN Simulation EducatorHenry Henao – NLN Simulation Educator
1. What are the significant milestones in your work as an NLN Simulation Educator? (If you have a new program or feature in the work that you do, share it here) Since completing the NLN
Are Your In Situ Simulations Meaningful for All?Are Your In Situ Simulations Meaningful for All?
By: Melanie Cason Many in situ simulation experiences in medical facilities involve the deterioration of the patient into a cardio-pulmonary arrest. But mock codes have the reputation of being just that – mock. Usually a
QR Codes and Augmented Reality: What Are They and How Can I Use Them in the Nursing Classroom?QR Codes and Augmented Reality: What Are They and How Can I Use Them in the Nursing Classroom?
By: Alaina Herrington and Cedar Wang Smartphones have become an unavoidable extension of our educational toolkit. We snap photos of everything. So how do we embrace the usefulness of this emerging technology and capture the
Mentoring Each Other: The Faculty Journey In Simulation-Based EducationMentoring Each Other: The Faculty Journey In Simulation-Based Education
By: Sabrina Koh Faculty development and education leadership are areas that require focus and continuous growth. In Asia, where simulation-based education (SBE) is emerging as a subspecialty in nursing education, it is often assumed that
What’s in a Name? Developing a Sustainable Alliance/Consortium for Safe, Competent Practice: Part 1What’s in a Name? Developing a Sustainable Alliance/Consortium for Safe, Competent Practice: Part 1
By: Sabrina Beroz and Beth Hallmark Alliances and consortiums are popping up frequently to bridge the needs of growing simulation networks. They can be found in states including Arizona, California, and Florida. What do they
Transforming an Excellent Face-To-Face Program into an Exemplary Hybrid CourseTransforming an Excellent Face-To-Face Program into an Exemplary Hybrid Course
By: Sabrina Beroz WHAT? I have to transform a simulation education program from three days of face-to-face to a hybrid course. How do I change a highly interactive classroom into an engaging online presence? Well,
Curriculum Alignment: The Why, The What, The HowCurriculum Alignment: The Why, The What, The How
By: Tonya Schneidereith and Sabrina Beroz Historically, nursing education has included clinical rotations where students care for patients in the clinical setting. This gives students an opportunity to apply theory, to develop critical thinking skills,
Virtual Simulation and Electronic Medical Records: Can We Work Smarter, Not Harder? Lessons LearnedVirtual Simulation and Electronic Medical Records: Can We Work Smarter, Not Harder? Lessons Learned
By: Beth Hallmark The IOM has challenged health care to examine systems and human factors that impact the safety and well-being of our patients. Informatics is one way nurses and caregivers can work together more
Simulation Training in HaitiSimulation Training in Haiti
By: J. Cedar Wang, MSN, APN, GNP-BC, CHSE Traveling to a remote tropical island sounds all too wonderful, until you are struck with appendicitis or another life-threatening injury. Have you ever witnessed medical care in
INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE: THE BROAD HORIZONINTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE: THE BROAD HORIZON
By: Melanie Cason, PhD, RN, CNE Advances in technology, for example, simulation and virtual platforms, increase opportunities for interprofessional education (IPE). However, both academic and practice environments continue to struggle with implementation on a large
Nailed It: Is Less Really More?Nailed It: Is Less Really More?
By: Alaina Herrington In a perfect world, pictures of our projects or scenarios would be highlighted on a social network as standards of achievement. However, in reality, some of us lack the creativity and the
Are You Ready for Sim?Are You Ready for Sim?
Teaching nursing using simulation has been proven to be as effective as traditional clinical methods when faculty have the needed skills and resources. Simulation Education Solutions for Nursing (SESN), developed by the National League for