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Kaplan’s Next Generation NCLEX: What You Need to Know, Second Edition e-Book
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Kaplan Nursing | March 5, 2021
We’re excited to announce that the Kaplan Next Generation NCLEX: What You Need to Know, Second Edition e-Book (ISBN: 9781506280486) has been updated to include the most current information that was ascertained from a meeting with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN.)
Tips for Nursing Educators: Transforming Virtual Engagement Woes into Wins
by Kristin Murner, MBA, MSEd, Director, Instructional Design | February 23, 2021
One of the unintended consequences of the transition to virtual classrooms is the very real concern surrounding lack of engagement in virtual classrooms and the fallout it can produce.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Hallie Bensinger, DNP, APN, FNP-BC, Kaplan Nurse Consultant
by Hallie Bensinger, DNP, APN, FNP-BC | February 17, 2021
At Kaplan, I am able to work with many diverse groups of faculty and students, sharing these tools that will be used beyond taking a test—tools that will help them solve problems throughout their career.
Nightingale Challenge Nurse Educator Feature: Devon Darby MSN, RNC-MNN
by Devon Darby MSN, RNC-MNN, Assistant Professor of Nursing Programs, Santa Fe College | February 10, 2021
There are so many rewarding aspects of this career! One of the most rewarding is watching students grow personally and professionally throughout the nursing program.
White Paper: Examining the Values of Implementing Virtual Simulation (VS) into Undergraduate Nursing Curricula
by Karen Lilyquist, PhD, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC, NCLEX Instructor, Case Writer for i-Human Patients by Kaplan | February 4, 2021
Download the white paper to take a deep dive into the many ways in which VS can help prepare your students for success on the Next Generation NCLEX and ultimately in their careers as nurses.
Virtual Simulation Success Stories: An interview with Jenna Reyes MSN/Ed, RN, PHN, CHSE
by Jenna Reyes MSN/Ed, RN, PHN, CHSE , Assistant Professor/ Simulation Coordinator, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University | February 2, 2021
Initially virtual simulation offered a replacement to missed clinical times due to the COVID-19 crisis, but after the first few months, it became clear that VS is an excellent learning format that works as a long-term solution.
Nightingale Challenge Nurse Educator Feature: Megan Lynch RN, MSN, CWON
by Megan Lynch RN, MSN, CWON, Nursing Faculty, Pima Community College | January 20, 2021
As an educator my biggest reward is seeing my students become my colleagues. Knowing I have been a small part in setting someone else up for a lifelong career is something I take great pride in.
Reflecting on 2020 as We Thrive into 2021
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Kaplan Nursing | January 19, 2021
As we step into 2021, it’s important to look back at the past year to not only learn from the challenges of 2020, but also to be grateful for the opportunity to teach our students valuable lessons about resilience, adaptability, and collaboration.
Meet the Kaplan Experts: Dawn Catlin, MSN, RN Kaplan Faculty Nurse Consultant
by Dawn Marie Catlin, EdD (c), MSN, RN, Faculty Nurse Consultant | January 15, 2021
Being able to offer support and encouragement to nursing faculty while they teach our next generation of nurses is the best part of my job!
2020 Has Truly Been the Year of the Nurse
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Kaplan Nursing | December 7, 2020
While this year has presented unexpected challenges and heartbreaks for many of us, one thing is for sure: nurses are at the forefront of turning the tide towards a better tomorrow.
Nightingale Challenge Meeting: Critical Thinking in Nursing Education
by Hallie Bensinger, DNP, APN, FNP-BC | November 30, 2020
The goal of this Nightingale Challenge presentation was to underscore why it's critically important for nurse educators to prioritize teaching critical thinking skills to nursing students and to offer tips for building these skills in nursing curricula.
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!
Evaluating Student Potential Through the Window of Assessment
by Robert Millard, Director of Assessment & Kristin Murner, Director, Instructional Design | November 10, 2020
Every assessment type serves a purpose and, when carefully constructed and aligned to instructional objectives, each can provide information about student learning.
Nightingale Challenge Meeting: Early Remediation Leads to Student Success
by Karen Haidemenos, MSN, RN | October 28, 2020
The goal of this Nightingale Challenge presentation was to understand why it’s important to not wait until your students and program are in trouble, but rather to implement remediation strategies today.
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.
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.
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.
Nightingale Challenge Meeting: Exploring Learning Science and Gen Z Nursing Students
by Audrey S. Schou, MSN, RN, Kaplan Nursing School Consultant & Electra Allen, MSN, RN, CPN | September 28, 2020
The goals of this Nightingale Challenge presentation were to understand the the different types of learning, memory, and retention, to explore techniques to help students learn more effectively, and to gain more understanding more about Gen Z students and how they learn.
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