This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features guest Peter Cooper-Lara. Learn more about his work, "The Experiences of Nursing Students for Whom English Is an Additional Language in Preparing for and Taking Examinations."

Cooper-Lara, Peter. The Experiences of Nursing Students for Whom English Is an Additional Language in Preparing for and Taking Examinations. Nursing Education Perspectives ():10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001169, July 13, 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001169

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

In this episode of the Nursing EDge Unscripted podcast, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Dr. Kathleen Poindexter, Interim Associate Dean at Michigan State University, as she reflects on her service as NLN Chair. Dr. Poindexter highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nursing shortage and the increasing reliance on temporary staff, emphasizing the need for long-term, sustainable solutions. She stresses the importance of stronger academic-healthcare partnerships and the need for more funding, resources, and a unified voice within the nursing profession to address these issues. The conversation also touches on the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in shaping the future of nursing.

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features guest Roy Simpson. Learn more about his editorial, "Integrating Big Data into Nursing Education: A Call to Action for Faculty."

Simpson, Roy L.. Integrating Big Data Into Nursing Education: A Call to Action for Faculty. Nursing Education Perspectives 44(6):p 333-334, 11/12 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001202 

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship, Dr. Steven Palazzo is joined by Dr. Danica Sumpter, a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas Austin School of Nursing, to discuss effective anti-racist teaching strategies in nursing education. Dr. Sumpter highlights the importance of dismantling white-dominant narratives in nursing, emphasizing the need for introspection and intentional action to challenge these structures. The conversation explores practical approaches for educators, such as co-creating assignments, fostering community, and addressing the historical roots of health inequities. Dr. Sumpter’s insights offer guidance on how nurse educators can begin to implement anti-racist practices in their classrooms and courses.

Learn more about Dr. Sumpter's work, "ART Praxis: Evidence-Based Strategies for Antiracist Teaching in Nursing."

Sumpter, Danica; Thurman, Whitney; Wright, Michelle; Johnson, Karen; Duplechain, Danielle; Abbyad, Chris. ART Praxis: Evidence-Based Strategies for Antiracist Teaching in Nursing. Nursing Education Perspectives 44(5):p 273-278, 9/10 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001171 

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

In part two of a two-part episode of the Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track, guests Dr. Beth Phillips and Dr. Nelda Godfrey continue their discussion on the development and impact of professional identity in nursing. Dr. Godfrey shares how the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing used a participatory action research approach to define professional identity and its four core domains. They describe the creation of key elements, competencies, and even video scripts to support faculty and students in developing a shared understanding of what it means to think, act, and feel like a nurse. A major milestone discussed is the development of a validated instrument designed to measure professional identity across its subscales. The episode emphasizes how this work aims to unite the profession and provide educators with practical tools to support identity formation in both academic and clinical settings.

Learn more about the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing by visiting https://www.professionalidentity.org/.

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track is part one of two featuring guests Nelda Godfrey and Beth Phillips. In this episode, Dr. Phillips and Dr. Godfrey explore the meaning and importance of professional identity in nursing. They discuss how thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse contributes to self-confidence, job satisfaction, and workplace culture. The conversation highlights the work of the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing, which aims to redefine how nurses and society understand the profession. Both guests emphasize the value of having a shared language around professional identity to support growth and retention in nursing. The episode encourages nurse educators to integrate identity development into nursing curricula as a foundation for lifelong professional fulfillment.

Learn more about the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing by visiting https://www.professionalidentity.org/.

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

This episode of NLN podcast Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship explores the innovative use of virtual reality (VR) to foster empathy toward older adults in nursing education. Host Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Miss Catherine Quay, Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University, about her study published in Nursing Education Perspectives. The discussion delves into the creation of immersive VR experiences, their impact on shifting students’ perceptions of aging, and the measurable increase in empathy demonstrated through the intervention. Miss Quay also shares insights on integrating VR into curriculum design and its potential as a transformative tool in nursing education. Learn more about her work, "Innovative Use of Virtual Reality to Facilitate Empathy Toward Older Adults in Nursing Education."

Quay, Catherine; Ramakrishnan, Arun. Innovative Use of Virtual Reality to Facilitate Empathy Toward Older Adults in Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives 44(5):p 300-302, 9/10 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001174 

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part 2 of 2 exploring diversity as a hallmark of the NLN's history. It discusses how major nursing organizations reorganized to create a unified voice for nursing and addressed membership racial and ethnic diversity. The episode highlights the painful journey towards inclusivity, illustrated by Dr. Mary Elizabeth Carnegie's experiences, and the efforts of leaders like Ruth Sleeper to unify nursing organizations. The formation of the National League for Nursing in 1952 and its commitment to inclusivity are emphasized, including the election of Willie May Johnson as the first African American board member. The episode concludes by reflecting on the NLN's ongoing commitment to diversity and the transformative impact of embracing differences.

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two exploring diversity as a hallmark of the NLN's history. It highlights the efforts of early nurse leaders to bring inclusivity and diversity of thought to nursing education, emphasizing the importance of challenging traditional assumptions and embracing diverse perspectives. The episode discusses the slow progress towards racial diversity in nursing programs, noting that it wasn't until 1940 that membership eligibility was open to all, and by 1950, nursing education remained highly segregated. The NLNE's decision in 1930 to provide recommendations rather than a standardized curriculum is highlighted as a commitment to fostering diverse thinking and innovation in teaching strategies. The episode concludes by previewing part two, which will explore the NLN's journey to embrace diversity and inclusivity as core values.

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

In part two of this two-part episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track, guests Cansu Akarsu and Rosie Patterson continue their conversation about the evolving NLN-Laerdal partnership and its focus on advancing nursing education through innovation. The episode centers on competency-based education (CBE) as a solution to challenges in nursing education, highlighting its emphasis on outcome-based learning, learner-driven progress, and integrated assessment. Cansu and Rosie describe how Laerdal’s educational tools—such as vSim, vrClinicals, SimCapture, and Resuscitation Quality Improvement—support diverse, experiential learning modalities and provide real-time feedback for students. The guests emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and sustainable implementation to ensure that nursing graduates are truly ready for practice. The conversation concludes with reflections on leadership, mentorship, and a shared commitment to mission-driven innovation in nursing.

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, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.