Nursing Educators Blog
Articles published in 2020
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Jenny Erkfitz, EdD, MSN, RN, NCLEX Instructor, Kaplan Nursing
by Jenny Erkfitz, EdD, MSN, RN, NCLEX Instructor, Kaplan Nursing | November 19, 2020
I truly love helping students become critical thinkers and nurse “detectives.” The next generation of nurses will be awesome!
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Shannon Meijer DNP, RN, Kaplan Nurse Educator Consultant
by Shannon Meijer DNP, RN, Nurse Educator Consultant | October 12, 2020
It had always been a goal of mine to give the gift of nursing to others as a way to “pay it forward” for receiving such an amazing education experience in my BSN program which opened the door of endless opportunity.
2020 NCLEX Conference Summary
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Kaplan Nursing | September 23, 2020
NCSBN held the virtual 2020 NCLEX Conference on September 14th & 15th, during which important updates regarding the current NCLEX as well as Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) were discussed.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Kendra Spaulding, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, NCLEX Instructor
by Kendra Spaulding, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, NCLEX Instructor | September 14, 2020
My work experience has been so diverse, which is one of the things I love the most about nursing.
Fall 2020 Updates: How Kaplan Nursing Prepared for a Digital School Year
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Kaplan Nursing | August 20, 2020
This back to school season is a little different than others. At Kaplan, we’re reimagining how we can best support students and institutions this school year. Together, we have the opportunity to shape the future of nursing education, and to move from a time of change and transition to a time of new stability―from the old ways of doing things to the new, digital normal. Read on for some exciting updates from Kaplan for the 2020-2021 school year.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Meredith MacKenzie Greenle, PhD, RN, CRNP, CNE, NCLEX Instructor
by Meredith MacKenzie Greenle | August 13, 2020
When I first dreamed of being a nurse as a small child, I had no idea of the places nursing would take me! It’s been an amazing journey so far and I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Preparing for a Digital School Year: Updates to Undergraduate Nursing Virtual Client Encounters
by David E. Schultze, EdD, MSN, RN, CNRN, Executive Director of Nursing Simulation | August 11, 2020
Nursing school looks very different now than it did this time last year. Many of the nursing programs I have been talking with are adapting and replacing the “old ways” of doing things with newer, more dynamic practices, especially when it comes to clinical placement. At i-Human Patients by Kaplan, we’re thinking through the same challenges and reimagining how we can best support students and institutions this school year. Together, we can shape the future of nursing education and move from a time of change and transition to a time of new stability, from the old ways of doing things to the new, digital normal.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Tonya Taylor, MSN, RN, MBA, Nurse Consultant
by Tonya Taylor, MSN, RN, MBA, Nurse Consultant | July 21, 2020
My passion is helping others achieve their best success. I am an expert on NCLEX prep and helping students achieve their best success on NCLEX is what truly motivates me.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Karen Lilyquist, PhD, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC, NCLEX Instructor and Case Writer for i-Human Patients by Kaplan
by Karen Lilyquist, PhD, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC, NCLEX Instructor, Case Writer for i-Human Patients by Kaplan | June 25, 2020
I wear multiple hats: besides working for Kaplan, I work as a FNP at a dual diagnosis (CD-MI) treatment center, a prescriber of psychiatric medications, and teach nursing at a community college. There is a method to my madness: all my roles involve teaching, science, and caring for others. My career choices allow me to help others, in that moment, be the best that they can be.
Educating the Next Generation of Essential Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Kaplan Nursing | June 23, 2020
In a time when healthcare education has been forced from a hands-on, on-campus model to a 100% virtual environment, we have activated online learning tools across our organization to ensure continuity of education for future doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners.
Bridging the Gap: How to Keep Your Students on Track Until Test Day
by Maria Flores-Harris, DNP, RN, CNE, Executive Director of Nursing | May 26, 2020
As nurse educators, we are continuing with the preparation of our nursing students for graduation, NCLEX, and practice. Learn what you can do for our students who may not have the choice to test quickly.
Six Steps to Effective Next Generation NCLEX® Item Writing
by Ryan Goble, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, Curriculum Specialist | May 20, 2020
Writing effective NGN items can help test essential higher-level cognitive skills, which are required for effective nursing clinical judgments. In this way, NGN items can help identify nursing students who understand the nursing curriculum and have developed the proper analytical skills through their training.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Ryan Goble, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, Curriculum Specialist
by Ryan Goble, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, Curriculum Specialist | February 28, 2020
Nursing is a very diverse field that allows me to personally and professionally grow in a wide range of areas.
Test Construction & Item Writing with New Emphasis on Next Generation NCLEX Webinar
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Kaplan Nursing & Ryan Goble, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, Curriculum Specialist | February 11, 2020
This webinar takes a deep dive into topics such as best practices for writing new test questions, how to transform your current items to NGN-style, as well as a discussion around the critical value of developing student’s clinical judgement skills.
How are You Supporting Your Anxious Students?
February 11, 2020
Discover the top five fundamentals nursing programs often overlook (and how to fix them).
White Paper: From Failure to Success
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC & Roberta Harbison MSN, RN | January 28, 2020
Much has been written about strategies to predict outcomes and prevent failure on the NCLEX examination, but very little focuses on strategies for remediation after failure.
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