Nursing Educators Blog
Articles published in 2020
Using Psychometrics and Learning Science Analysis to Enhance Nursing Education
by John V. Harnisher Ph.D., Vice President, Psychometrics and Learning Analytics | October 27, 2020
The most basic requirement of an assessment is that it be reliable and valid, and we rely upon our Kaplan team of psychometric experts to ensure this is the case.
Beyond COVID-19: Virtual Simulation for Building Student Confidence and Increasing Cohort Success
by Hallie Bensinger, DNP, APN, FNP-BC | October 15, 2020
A lot has been learned about virtual simulation, and there are advantages that may not have been realized prior to the pandemic.
Webinar in Review: Virtual Simulation: Planning for the Future of Nursing Education
by Karen Lilyquist, PhD, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC, NCLEX Instructor, Case Writer for i-Human Patients by Kaplan | September 29, 2020
In our recent webinar titled "Virtual Simulation & Planning for the Future of Nursing" our panel of experts discussed virtual simulation and the “new normal” of nursing education.
Learning as a Scientific Pursuit: Innovation in Nursing Education
by Kristin Murner, MBA, MSEd, Director, Learning Design | September 22, 2020
As the field of learning science has continued to deepen, the findings have driven real innovation in education.
Beyond COVID-19: Virtual Simulation for Clinical Makeup and Remediation
by Hallie Bensinger, DNP, APN, FNP-BC | September 1, 2020
Faculty have always been daunted by how to handle clinical make-up and remediation for missed clinical experiences and/or poor clinical performance. With the onset of COVID-19 and the limited time allowed in the hospital makes this dilemma even more challenging.
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.
User Experience (UX) Research as the Foundation for Delightful Product Design: An Interview with Kriztille Junio, UX Designer
by Kriztille Junio, UX Designer | July 29, 2020
At Kaplan, there’s an expert at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s leading a class or developing innovative tools to help you and your students achieve your goals. Our teams bring their unique skill sets, backgrounds, and interests to their work―and their passion for creating excellent user experiences is evident in the results. This week, we're pleased to introduce you to Kriztille Junio, our UX Designer.
Beyond COVID-19: Virtual Simulation for Flipped Classrooms and Clinical Experiences
by Audrey Schou, MSN, RN | July 15, 2020
Virtual simulation tools have been finding their way out of the lab and into the classroom for many years, but especially recently as the characteristics of classrooms have changed so dramatically.
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.
Utilizing Virtual Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing Programs
by Karen Haidemenos, MSN, RN | June 22, 2020
Clinical simulation used to be solely known as practicing on a mannequin in a simulation lab. In recent years, clinical simulation has evolved to encompass so much more and has become a vital and innovative addition to undergraduate nursing curricula.
i-Human Patients by Kaplan Virtual Simulation for Undergraduate Nursing
May 13, 2020
i-Human Patients by Kaplan is a cloud-based program that simulates a complete client encounter— from taking a history and performing a physical exam, to documenting findings and prioritizing actions.
Webinar in Review: Integrating Virtual Simulation into Grad Nursing Curricula
May 5, 2020
Listen in on a panel of graduate nursing educators as they discuss the value of virtual simulation in facilitating the effective transition from in-person to online curricula as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How are You Supporting Your Anxious Students?
February 11, 2020
Discover the top five fundamentals nursing programs often overlook (and how to fix them).
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