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Simulated participants (SPs) are often viewed through the lens of realism, role portrayal, and standardization. Those elements are essential, but I have been thinking more about what happens after the simulation ends. How do we support SPs as members of the educational team? How do we evaluate their performance in a way that promotes growth rather than simply checking a box? And how do we prepare SPs to provide meaningful feedback to learners without placing them in the role of clinical evaluator? In our program, we have been working to create a more intentional SP feedback and evaluation process. For employee evaluation, SPs are observed during simulation ...

Virtual reality (VR) is often described as immersive, innovative, and exciting. While all of those things may be true, the real question for simulation educators is much more important: Does VR meaningfully support learning? In our early work incorporating VR into simulation-based education, the answer from students was overwhelmingly positive. Learners described the VR environment as engaging, realistic, and helpful for building confidence before entering the simulation lab or clinical environment. For many students, VR offered something traditional preparation could not always provide: a safe, repeatable space to practice decision-making, recognize ...

For 18 years, I held a dual role as a full-time staff nurse and an adjunct clinical faculty member. Each year, from May 6 to 12, I was keenly aware of Nurses Week, a time marked by messages from hospital leadership, recognition of exemplary frontline nurses, and the familiar gestures of appreciation such as a complimentary breakfast or lunch. Yet, for many years, a similar sense of celebration seemed largely absent in nursing academia. Traditionally, Nurses Week has centered on honoring bedside nurses. Now, as a full-time nursing faculty member, I find myself somewhat removed from those familiar celebrations. Recently, however, I was struck by the ...

The NLN Academy of Nursing Education fosters excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of outstanding individuals in and outside the profession who have contributed to nursing education in sustained and significant ways. Comprising a select group of accomplished nurse educators, known as Fellows, the Academy embodies excellence, innovation, and leadership in the realm of nursing education. This spotlight will introduce us to four Fellows each month. For more information on the Academy of Nursing Education, visit https://www.nln.org/awards-recognition/recognition-programs/academy-of-nursing-education . Steven Palazzo ...

The NLN Academy of Nursing Education fosters excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of outstanding individuals in and outside the profession who have contributed to nursing education in sustained and significant ways. Comprising a select group of accomplished nurse educators, known as Fellows, the Academy embodies excellence, innovation, and leadership in the realm of nursing education. This spotlight will introduce us to four Fellows each month. For more information on the Academy of Nursing Education, visit https://www.nln.org/awards-recognition/recognition-programs/academy-of-nursing-education . Susan Hendricks ...

The NLN Academy of Nursing Education fosters excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of outstanding individuals in and outside the profession who have contributed to nursing education in sustained and significant ways. Comprising a select group of accomplished nurse educators, known as Fellows, the Academy embodies excellence, innovation, and leadership in the realm of nursing education. This spotlight will introduce us to four Fellows each month. For more information on the Academy of Nursing Education, visit https://www.nln.org/awards-recognition/recognition-programs/academy-of-nursing-education . Kelly ...

The NLN Academy of Nursing Education fosters excellence in nursing education by recognizing and capitalizing on the wisdom of outstanding individuals in and outside the profession who have contributed to nursing education in sustained and significant ways. Comprising a select group of accomplished nurse educators, known as Fellows, the Academy embodies excellence, innovation, and leadership in the realm of nursing education. This spotlight will introduce us to four Fellows each month. For more information on the Academy of Nursing Education, visit https://www.nln.org/awards-recognition/recognition-programs/academy-of-nursing-education . ...