Nursing Educators Blog
Articles published by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients
Teaching, Learning, and Everything in Between: The Real Work of Continuing Professional Development
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | October 24, 2025
Staying sharp in nursing means continuous learning. Discover how professional development fuels passion and competence in this evolving field.
Better Questions, Better Nurses: A Guide to NCLEX® Item Writing
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | October 1, 2025
Master NCLEX item writing with this guide. Learn to craft NCLEX questions that build critical thinking and prepare future nurses for safe, competent practice.
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: Opportunity, Challenge, and Responsibility
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | August 15, 2025
Explore AI's impact on nursing education, including opportunities like personalized learning and simulations, challenges in integrity and equity, and responsibilities for ethical use.
Beyond Resilience: Mental Health and Nursing Student Success
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | June 4, 2025
Learn how faculty and institutions can support student well-being and combat burnout in nursing education.
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.
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.
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.