In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Kellie Bryant from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Sabrina Beroz, Monique Davis, and Jasline Moreno. The episode explores the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC), a statewide initiative supporting simulation-based nursing education through funding, training, and equipment. Originating in 2015 with a $3.1 million grant, the consortium has expanded to include 30 nursing programs, standardized simulation tools, and professional development pathways for educators. The discussion highlights the importance of needs assessments, stakeholder buy-in, and continuous evaluation in sustaining and growing the initiative. Future plans include immersive virtual reality, objective structured teaching encounters (OSTEs) for faculty evaluation, and endorsement programs to enhance simulation education. MCSRC is a model for other states seeking to establish similar simulation consortia.

Learn more about the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium by visiting their website: www.montgomerycollege.edu/MCSRC.

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Steven Palazzo welcomes Drs. Andrew Bobal and Jennifer O’Rourke, authors of Teaching Tomorrow’s Nurses: A Technology-Enhanced Approach. They explore the integration of technology in nursing education, discussing strategies to engage students in large classrooms through polling, discussion boards, and gamification, while emphasizing the importance of aligning technology with learning objectives. The conversation highlights AI’s evolving role in education, encouraging faculty to leverage it for case study development, personalized learning, and assessment preparation. The guests stress the need for flexible, accessible, and affordable technology that adapts to diverse learning environments. The episode concludes with practical advice for educators: start small, experiment with technology, and integrate AI responsibly to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Teaching Tomorrow’s Nurses: A Technology-Enhanced Approach is available at NLN Press: https://nln.lww.com/Teaching-Tomorrow-s-Nurses/p/9781975248277.

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Kellie Bryant from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Lou Clark, current president of the Association of SP Educators (ASPE) and the Executive Director of M Simulation at the University of Minnesota. This episode discusses a recent call to action from ASPE on properly honoring simulated participants (SPs) and collaborating with SP educators in healthcare education. Dr. Clark emphasizes the importance of respecting SPs as human beings, rather than referring to them as tools, and highlights the hidden work of SP educators in training, coaching, and safeguarding SPs. The conversation explores best practices for integrating SP methodology, such as using inclusive language, providing fair compensation, and recognizing SP educators' contributions in research and curriculum development. Listeners are encouraged to access ASPE resources for guidance on SP recruitment, training, and evaluation. The episode concludes with insights on the future of SPs in simulation, emphasizing the need for collaboration with emerging technologies while maintaining the human element in patient care training.

Learn more about the Association of SP Educators by visiting their website: https://www.aspeducators.org

Read the Call to Action referenced in this episode: Clark, L., Doyle, A., Elcin, M., McNaughton, N., Nicholas, C., Owens, T., Smith, C., Szauter, K., Xing, K., & Nestel, D. (2024). Call to Action: Honoring Simulated Participants and Collaborating With Simulated Participant Educators. Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000840. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/SIH.0000000000000840

Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.