Novice Nurse Educators

Trending Topics in Nursing Education

Kaplan experts discuss teaching techniques, tools for Success, and other topics relevant to new Nursing Educators.

Kaplan experts discuss a wide range of trending topics in Nursing Education.

January 29

Establishing the Educator Student Relationship: How to Develop a Trusting and Fruitful Relationship with Students

Presented by: Nettie Lucas, MSN/Ed., RN

• Establishing boundaries
• Purposeful communication with students
• Creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment

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February 25

Transforming Simulations with AI: A New Era in Nursing Education

Presented by: Meredith Ashley MSN, RN

• Examine how AI can enhance low-fidelity simulations by providing real-time feedback and adaptive learning scenarios.
• Investigate the use of AI to create realistic, interactive patient scenarios that improve clinical skills and critical thinking in nursing students.
• Discuss the benefits and challenges of integrating AI-driven simulations into classroom settings for more engaging and effective learning experiences.

Recording Slides

February 12

Next Generation Scoring Model

Presented by: Karen Haidemenos MSN, RN

• Identify the three scoring rules
• Discuss polytomous scoring method
• Define signal detection theory

Recording

March 25

Microlearning in Nursing:  A Modern Approach to Continuous Learning

Presented by: Nettie Lucas, MSN/Ed., RN

• Understanding Purpose of Microlearning 
• Discuss Advantages of Microlearning in Nursing Education
• Demonstrate Microlearning Strategies   

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March 12

Entry Level Safe Practice: A Focus on Client Needs

Presented by: Julie Hamilton MSN, RN

• Examine the NCLEX Test Plan 
• Correlate the Client Needs Categories to nursing actions and competencies 
• Generate an intentional shift to foster complex thinking

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April 29

Ignite the Spark: Engaging Nursing Students for Success

Presented by: Julie Hamilton MSN, RN

•  Identify strategies for promoting active learning in nursing education.
• Describe methods for creating a student-centered learning environment that empowers nursing students.
• Explain the importance of relevance and real-world application to enhance critical thinking skills. 

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April 9

Test Analysis Part 1: The Test is Over, Now What?

Presented by: Claudia Estrada-Hickman MSN, RN, CNE

• Identify item validity and reliability.
• Discuss how to evaluate an exam item for quality.
• Discuss how an item review policy can benefit student outcomes.

Recording

June 11

Test Analysis Part 2: Make Analyzing Reports Easy

Presented by: Dawn Whitfield MSN, RN

• Identify student performance.
• Determine “at risk” students and a remediation plan.
• Examine course and/or curriculum gaps.

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