Nursing Educators Blog
White Paper: NCLEX-RN® CAT Predictive Validity Study
by Kaplan Nursing | April 29, 2025

A new study shows how Kaplan computer-adaptive testing (CAT) practice exams predict NCLEX-RN success. Download the free white paper for detailed analysis.
Investing in Innovation: How Virtual Simulation Delivers Academic and Financial Returns
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | March 27, 2025

Learn how to implement virtual simulation strategically—and how to evaluate its financial impact through cost analysis and ROI.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Alexandria Fisher, Client Success Manager
by Kaplan Nursing | February 19, 2025

Get to know Alexandria Fisher, Client Success Manager at Kaplan. Learn about her role and how Kaplan helps institutions and students succeed.
Unlocking Potential: Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education
by Maria M. Ojeda, DNP-PhD, MPH, BA, ARNP, RN, FNP-C, BC-ADM, Director of Nursing Research | January 23, 2025

Discover the benefits of virtual simulation in nursing education, including increases in confidence, competence, and critical thinking skills in undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
Level Up Your Teaching With Virtual Patient Scenarios
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | December 4, 2024

Discover how i-Human Patients by Kaplan can enhance nursing education. Our virtual simulation platform provides realistic patient scenarios for classrooms, clinical rotations, and labs, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Journal Article - The Landscape of Prelicensure Nursing Education
by Kaplan Nursing | November 21, 2024

Learn about the contemporary landscape of prelicensure nursing education and how taking a more comprehensive approach could improve retention and patient care.
Nurse Practitioners Month: A Tribute to Compassionate Care and Healthcare Excellence
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | November 1, 2024

Celebrating Nurse Practitioners (NPs) this November! Learn how these dedicated healthcare providers improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and access to quality care.
Embracing the Future: Virtual Simulation & Competency-Based Education in Nursing
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | October 8, 2024

Two trends that are transforming how nursing educators teach are virtual simulation and competency-based education (CBE). We discuss why they're game-changers and how they work together to create meaningful, practical learning experiences for students.