This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features co-hosts Michelle Moulton and Jenny O'Rourke discussing highlights of the 2022 NLN Summit. The conversation covers key themes such as climate change, policy involvement, and the importance of integrating simulation standards into clinical practice. They reflect on inspiring talks by notable speakers like Dr. Barbara Sattler, Dr. Patricia Benner, and Dr. Kim Leighton, emphasizing the need for nurse educators to adapt and innovate in their teaching methods. The hosts share personal insights and experiences, encouraging educators to engage in policy-making and to rethink traditional teaching practices. The episode concludes with a call to action for nurse educators to continue evolving and improving their curricula to better prepare students for modern healthcare challenges.

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 features guest Sue Forneris. The discussion explores the evolution of nursing education and its impact on curriculum design, emphasizing the need for educators to adapt their teaching strategies to match current healthcare complexities. Dr. Forneris highlights the importance of integrating emerging technologies and innovative pedagogical approaches, such as the Educause Horizon Report and the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model, into nursing curricula. The conversation underscores the shift from traditional knowledge transmission to facilitating critical thinking and clinical judgment among nursing students. The episode calls for nurse educators to reflect on these changes and engage in dialogue to enhance curriculum and teaching practices.

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 two of two celebrating the work of Pamela Jeffries. The podcast discusses the evolution of the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework into a mid-range theory and its application in the landmark National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) study. This study demonstrated that high-quality simulation could replace up to 50% of traditional clinical experiences without compromising student outcomes. The research involved 10 pre-licensure nursing schools and showed no significant differences in clinical competency, nursing knowledge, or NCLEX pass rates between students who had traditional clinical hours and those who had up to half of their clinical hours replaced by simulation. The episode highlights the importance of well-designed simulations and trained faculty in achieving these results, emphasizing simulation's role in transforming nursing education.

Learn more about the NCSBN study:
Hayden, Jennifer K.; Smiley, Richard A.; Alexander, Maryann; Kardong-Edgren, Suzan; and Jeffries, Pamela R.. (2014). "The NCSBN National Simulation Study: A Longitudinal, Randomized, Controlled Study Replacing Clinical Hours with Simulation in Prelicensure Nursing Education". Journal of Nursing Regulation, 5(2), C1-S64.

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 Roxanne Calabria. The discussion centers on the inclusion of climate change content in nursing programs, highlighting the findings from Calabria's research on nursing faculty's perceptions of climate change and sustainability. The study revealed that a significant number of nursing faculty do not include climate change or sustainability content in their courses, with political affiliation influencing these attitudes. Calabria emphasizes the importance of integrating climate change education throughout the nursing curriculum and suggests resources and strategies for faculty to enhance their knowledge and teaching practices. The episode underscores the need for nursing educators to lead in addressing climate change and sustainability in healthcare education.

Learn more about Dr. Calabria's work, "Nursing Faculty’s Perceptions of Climate Change and Sustainability."

Amerson, Roxanne M.; Boice, Olivia; Mitchell, Hannah; Bible, Joe. (2022). Nursing Faculty’s Perceptions of Climate Change and Sustainability. Nursing Education Perspectives, 43(5):277-282. 

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 celebrating the work of Pamela Jeffries. The podcast discusses Dr. Jeffries' pioneering role in conducting the NLN Laerdal Simulation Study, which explored the benefits of simulation in nursing education and provided a framework for its use. The study, conducted with eight nursing schools, highlighted the effectiveness of high fidelity simulations in enhancing decision-making, problem-solving, and student satisfaction. The NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework, developed from this study, later evolved into a mid-range theory guiding nursing education. Part two will delve into how this framework influenced the first national study on using simulation as a substitute for clinical encounters, further establishing simulation as a transformative tool in nursing education.

Read the NLN Laerdal Simulation Study available at https://www.nln.org/docs/default-source/uploadedfiles/professional-development-programs/read-the-nln-laerdal-project-summary-report-pdf.pdf?sfvrsn=cebddc0d_0

Jeffries, P. R., & Rizzolo, M. A. (2006). Designing and implementing models for the innovative use of simulation to teach nursing care of ill adults and children: A national, multi-site, multi-method study. New York, NY: National League for Nursing, 5(11), 500-505.

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 two of two celebrating the work of David Allen. The podcast explores Dr. Allen's revolutionary themes in nursing education, including the tyranny of content and the importance of dialogue and power. He advocated for moving away from content-heavy teaching to focus on engaging students in dynamic conversations that empower them to analyze and apply information independently. Dr. Allen also emphasized the need to democratize educational dialogues, challenging the authoritarian atmosphere in nursing schools. The episode concludes with Dr. Allen's vision for radical changes in nursing education, echoing the calls for reform seen in subsequent reports and studies.

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 S. Alexander Kemery. The discussion revolves around Dr. Kemery's research on factors influencing faculty decisions to teach LGBTQ content in undergraduate nursing programs. The study utilized the theory of planned behavior to explore attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control among nursing faculty. Findings indicated generally positive attitudes towards LGBTQ content but highlighted barriers such as lack of expertise and resources. Dr. Kemery suggests integrating LGBTQ topics into existing curricula through small changes and utilizing available toolkits to enhance faculty competence and confidence.

Learn more about Dr. Kemery's work, "Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs."

Marsh, P., Polster, R., Ricco, G., & Kemery, S. A. (2022). Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs. Nursing education perspectives, 43(4), 228–232. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000955

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 celebrating the work of David Allen. The podcast highlights Dr. Allen's contributions to nursing education, particularly his application of critical social theory to challenge traditional customs and promote transformative change. Dr. Allen emphasized the importance of viewing students as partners in the educational community and criticized the content overload and passive learning in nursing education. His background in philosophy and critical theory shaped his approach to engaged learning, dialogue, and diversity of perspectives. Part two will explore how Dr. Allen identified ways to engage more fully with students and colleagues to revision the nursing educational experience.

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 features guest Nicole Beesom. The discussion highlights the ACE (Academy for Clinical Essentials) program, which aims to revolutionize clinical education by integrating bedside nurses as clinical educators. Dr. Beesom emphasizes the importance of preceptors in the transition and socialization of new nurses, advocating for a partnership model between academic institutions and healthcare organizations. The conversation addresses the challenges faced by preceptors, including resource depletion and the need for tailored educational approaches. The episode underscores the significance of innovative solutions and collaborative efforts to enhance the clinical education experience and support workforce development.

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 Deborah Richardson. The discussion centers on Dr. Richardson's phenomenological study of the lived experiences of DACA recipients who graduated from U.S. nursing programs and obtained professional licensure. The study highlights four themes: pursuing the dream, finding support, figuring it out, and advocating for others, emphasizing the challenges and triumphs faced by DACA recipients in their journey to becoming nurses. Dr. Richardson underscores the importance of faculty support and advocacy for DACA students, particularly in overcoming financial and logistical barriers. The episode calls for more research and policy changes to support DACA recipients and enhance diversity in the nursing workforce.

Learn more about Dr. Richardson's work, The Lived Experience of DACA Recipients Who Are US Nursing Program Graduates and Their Pathways to Professional Licensure.

Richardson, Deborah C.; Welch, Susan. (2022). The Lived Experience of DACA Recipients Who Are US Nursing Program Graduates and Their Pathways to Professional Licensure, Nursing Education Perspectives. Advance Online Publication.   https://journals.lww.com/neponline/Abstract/9900/The_Lived_Experience_of_DACA_Recipients_Who_Are_US.15.aspx

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.