Nursing Educators Blog
Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurses: Building Psychological Capital in Early Prelicensure Nursing Students
by Dr. Loretta Aller, PhD, MSN, RN | May 1, 2026
Learn how boosting psychological capital (PsyCap) in early nursing students can strengthen critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Coaching Thinking, Not Just Answers: Clinical Judgment in the Age of AI
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | March 3, 2026
Discover how nurse educators can coach clinical judgment and guide responsible AI use with Kaplan’s Decision Tree.
Nurses Named the Most Trusted Profession for the 24th Consecutive Year
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | February 11, 2026
Nurses top Gallup's most trusted profession poll for the 24th year. Discover what this consistent public trust means for nurse educators and the profession's future.
Engagement Drives Outcomes: A 98.2% NCLEX® Pass Rate Starts With Practice
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | January 27, 2026
See how high student engagement with Kaplan's NCLEX prep leads to superior outcomes, including a 98.2% first-attempt NCLEX pass rate.
Nurse Educators at the Heart: Guiding the Nursing Journey from Licensure to Leadership
by Kaplan Nursing | January 7, 2026
Discover the essential role of nurse educators in guiding careers from licensure to leadership, and learn how Kaplan nursing resources strengthen outcomes.
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 5, 2025
Celebrating Nurse Practitioners (NPs) this November! Learn how these dedicated healthcare providers improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and access to quality care.
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.