Best NLN Podcasts (2026)

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From Awareness to Action: Preparing Nurses to Serve People with Disabilities 29:55

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This episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted explores how nursing education can better prepare students to care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer and Ms. Colleen Meakim discuss the significant gaps in nursing curricula and emphasize the importance of integrating IDD content throughout undergradu…

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Trailblazing Innovation: Honoring 150 Episodes of Innovation in Nursing Education 25:24

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In this milestone 150th episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Kellie Bryant and Dr. Raquel Bertiz welcome internationally recognized simulation pioneer Dr. Suzie Kardong-Edgren. Dr. Kardong-Edgren reflects on the early days of nursing simulation, from unpacking the first manikins to shaping standards and research that transformed nursing ed…

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Implementing Cognitive Rehearsal Training with Nursing Students to Counter Incivility in the Clinical Setting as Students and New Nurses: A Sequential Mixed-Methods Study 14:45

2M ago14:45

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Dr. LisaMarie Wands about her research on integrating cognitive rehearsal training into nursing education to counteract incivility. Dr. Wands explains how incivility, from dismissive behaviors to overt hostility, harms nursing students and new nurses and contributes to b…

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Are We Ready? Preparing Nursing Students for a Genomics-Informed Future 30:44

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Kellie Bryant and Dr. Raquel Bertiz talk with Dr. Deborah Himes and Dr. Cindy Snyder about the critical role of genomics in nursing education and practice. The guests emphasize that genomics is not a specialty but an essential part of everyday nursing, influencing risk assessment, treatment deci…

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Faculty First: Elevating Nursing Education through NLN Faculty Intensives 28:12

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In this episode of the NLN podcast Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz speaks with guests Dr. Rachel Onello and Dr. Nicole Smith about the transformative impact of the NLN Faculty Intensives Course for nurse educators. The course equips both novice and seasoned faculty with evidence-based strategies in instructional design, curriculum m…

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Bullying Behaviors in Clinical Settings: Potentially Harmful Distractions 13:56

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Dr. Dawna Rutherford about her research on bullying behaviors in clinical settings and their impact on nursing students. The discussion centers on a simulation study that examined how bullying and distractions affect medication administration performance. Interestingly, stude…

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Fostering Clinical Judgment and Promoting Transition into First Clinical Rotation Through Active Learning 10:52

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts a discussion with Dr. Ashley York and Mrs. Laura Wynn about their article on fostering clinical judgment in nursing students through active learning. The conversation centers on a “7 Station Simulation” strategy designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and clinical prac…

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Closing the Gap: Nurse Educators Reimagined 32:51

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Raquel Bertiz hosts a candid conversation with Dr. Amber Young-Brice and Dr. Kyla Farrar Stern about the evolving role and preparation of nurse educators. Drawing from their own academic journeys, Amber and Kyla share challenges they faced transitioning from clinical practice to teaching, highlighting…

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Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity - Part 2 16:54

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In this episode, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Ms. Melissa Hinds, Dr. Jannyse Tapp, and Dr. Claire McKinley Yoder to discuss their contributions to the book, Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity: Tackling Social and Structural Determinants. The book, developed by the inaugural NLN/Walden Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy …

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Mentorship Matters: Empowering New Nurse Educators 29:35

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Hosts Dr. Raquel Bertiz and Dr. Kellie Bryant welcome Dr. Lisa Seldomridge, professor at Salisbury University, to discuss faculty mentoring and the nursing workforce shortage. Dr. Seldomridge highlights the importance of structured mentoring programs to support new and experienced nursing faculty, ensuring their success in academia. The conversatio…

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Beyond the Hype: Practical Applications of AI in Nursing Education 27:32

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Raquel Bertiz and Dr. Kellie Bryant welcome Dr. Rachel Cox Simms to discuss the role of generative AI in nursing education. Dr. Cox Simms shares how she integrates AI tools like ChatGPT into her teaching, using them for NCLEX-style question development, case studies, and interactive learning…

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Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity - Part 1 19:26

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In this episode, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Drs. Deborah Finn-Romero, Megan Jester, and Sara Kaylor to discuss their contributions to the book, Nursing Leaders Driving Health Equity: Tackling Social and Structural Determinants. The book, developed by the inaugural NLN/Walden Social Determinants of Health & Social Change Leadership Academy cohort, off…

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Revolutionizing CPR Training: The Power of RQI in Health Care and Education 29:10

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, hosts Dr. Kellie Bryant and Dr. Raquel Bertiz welcome guests Dr. Sarah Beebe and Dr. Donna Guerra to discuss Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) and its impact on CPR training. They explore how RQI's simulation-based, self-directed model enhances skill retention by replacing traditional biennial c…

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Cultivating Simulation Excellence: Inside the Success of Maryland's Simulation Consortium 29:52

9M ago29:52

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Kellie Bryant from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Sabrina Beroz, Monique Davis, and Jasline Moreno. The episode explores the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC), a statewide initiative supporting simulation-based n…

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Teaching Tomorrow’s Nurses: A Technology-Enhanced Approach 23:48

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In this episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Steven Palazzo welcomes Drs. Andrew Bobal and Jennifer O’Rourke, authors of Teaching Tomorrow’s Nurses: A Technology-Enhanced Approach. They explore the integration of technology in nursing education, discussing strategies to engage students in large classrooms through polling, discussion boards,…

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Collaborating for Excellence: Honoring Simulated Participants in Health Care Simulation 25:43

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Kellie Bryant from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Lou Clark, current president of the Association of SP Educators (ASPE) and the Executive Director of M Simulation at the University of Minnesota. This episode discusses a recent call to…

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The Effects of Reverse-Role Simulation on Nursing Students’ Ethnocultural Empathy: A Quantitative Study 14:48

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Dr. Fabiola Lalande, an associate professor at Regis College, to discuss her study on the impact of reverse role simulation on nursing students' ethnocultural empathy. Dr. Lalande explains how the pilot study used a pre-test and post-test design to measure changes in students' emp…

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Navigating Competency-Based Education through Simulations in Nursing Curriculum – Part 2 26:21

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In part two of this two-part episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Laura Klenke-Borgmann from the University of Kansas School of Nursing. The discussion explores the integration of competency-based education (CBE) into nurs…

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Navigating Competency-Based Education through Simulations in Nursing Curriculum – Part 1 26:00

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In part one of this two-part episode of NLN Nursing Edge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Laura Klenke-Borgmann from the University of Kansas School of Nursing. The discussion explores the integration of competency-based education (CBE) into nurs…

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Promoting Retention of Native American Nursing Students: Insights From a Qualitative Study 14:51

12M ago14:51

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In this episode of Nursing Edge: Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Dr. Cody Bruce about his qualitative study on strategies to promote the retention of Native American nursing students. Dr. Bruce discusses how the Self-Determination Theory, which focuses on intrinsic motivation, shaped his research and the effective retention strategies for…

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Building Clinical Judgment: Scaffolding Simulation for Nursing Education 28:01

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In this episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Raquel Bertiz from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Beth Rogers, an assistant professor at Texas Christian University and associate editor of Clinical Simulation in Nursing. Together, they explore the critical role of simulation desi…

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Assessment of Nurse Educator Leadership: Instrument Development and Psychometric Analysis 15:35

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In this episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts a discussion with Dr. Anne Krouse and Dr. Karen Morin about their newly developed instrument designed to assess nurse educators’ self-perception of leadership competency. As co-authors of the study, Dr. Krouse and Dr. Morin share insights into the instrument’s development and …

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Serving English Language Learners 34:08

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted is hosted by Amber Young-Brice and features guests Taylor Pamperin, Maria Keegan, and Julie Radford. They discussed the increasing number of multilingual and English language learners in nursing programs and the challenges these learners face. The guests noted a lack of cohesive support systems for these …

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Implementation and Evaluation of an End-of-Life Standardized Participant Simulation in an Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program 16:24

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted features guests Shannon Daly, Sterling Roberts, and Lawanda Greene. The guests explore the impact of end-of-life (EOL) simulation on nursing students' anxiety and self-confidence. The discussion centers on their research, which implemented an EOL simulation using the ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Educati…

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Leading the Way: Graduates of the NLN Leadership Development for Simulation Educators Program 31:25

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted features guests Crystel Farina, Carman Turkelson, and Christine Thomas, who discuss the profound impact of the NLN Simulation Leadership Institute on their careers. The program enhanced their networks and equipped them with crucial skills for growth in simulation education and leadership, fostering confid…

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Addressing the Shortage of Academic Nurse Educators: Recommendations for Educational Institutions Based on Nominal Group Technique Research 18:36

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted features guest Shellye Vardaman. Dr. Vardaman shares insights from her study on the shortage of academic nurse educators and emphasizes the need for higher recognition of nurse educators as advanced practice nurses, as well as the importance of competitive salaries, mentorship, and pedagogical training. T…

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Nurse Educator Competencies – Part 2 21:47

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted is part two of two featuring guests Jasline Moreno and Elizabeth Wells-Beede. They continue the discussion on the importance of formalizing mentorship and professional development for nurse educators, addressing challenges such as system limitations, time constraints, and funding. The guests emphasize the…

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Nurse Educator Competencies – Part 1 26:42

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This episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted is part 1 of 2 featuring guests Jasline Moreno and Elizabeth Wells-Beede. Kellie Bryant, Director of the Center for Innovation in Education Excellence at the National League of Nursing, hosts the discussion about challenges faced by new nurse educators. The conversation emphasizes the need for professiona…

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Scholarship – Exposing Undergraduate Nursing Students to Older Adults: A Qualitative Analysis 13:48

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features guest Christine Pariseault. Learn more about her work, “Exposing Undergraduate Nursing Students to Older Adults: A Qualitative Analysis.” Pariseault, Christine A.; Whitehouse, Christina R.; O’Connor, Melissa. Exposing Undergraduate Nursing Students to Older Adults: A Qualita…

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Scholarship – Exploring Mentoring Relationships in Academic Nursing 18:25

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features guests Katie Busby and Claire Burke Draucker. Learn more about their work, “Exploring Mentoring Relationships Among Novice Nurse Faculty: A Grounded Theory” and “Mentoring and Academic Nursing from the Perspectives.” Busby, Katie Ruth; Draucker, Claire Burke; Reising, Deanna…

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Scholarship – The Experiences of Nursing Students for Whom English Is an Additional Language in Preparing for and Taking Examinations 21:16

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features guest Peter Cooper-Lara. Learn more about his work, "The Experiences of Nursing Students for Whom English Is an Additional Language in Preparing for and Taking Examinations." Cooper-Lara, Peter. The Experiences of Nursing Students for Whom English Is an Additional Language i…

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Scholarship – Reflections on Serving as Chair of the National League for Nursing 25:42

2y ago25:42

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In this episode of the Nursing EDge Unscripted podcast, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts Dr. Kathleen Poindexter, Interim Associate Dean at Michigan State University, as she reflects on her service as NLN Chair. Dr. Poindexter highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nursing shortage and the increasing reliance on temporary staff, emphasizing …

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Scholarship – Integrating Big Data into Nursing Education: A Call to Action for Faculty 26:02

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features guest Roy Simpson. Learn more about his editorial, "Integrating Big Data into Nursing Education: A Call to Action for Faculty." Simpson, Roy L.. Integrating Big Data Into Nursing Education: A Call to Action for Faculty. Nursing Education Perspectives 44(6):p 333-334, 11/12 2…

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Scholarship – ART Praxis: Evidence-Based Strategies for Antiracist Teaching in Nursing 22:06

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship, Dr. Steven Palazzo is joined by Dr. Danica Sumpter, a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas Austin School of Nursing, to discuss effective anti-racist teaching strategies in nursing education. Dr. Sumpter highlights the importance of dismantling white-dominant narratives in n…

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Surface – Professional Identity: What it means to think, act and feel like a nurse – Part 2 21:46

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In part two of a two-part episode of the Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track, guests Dr. Beth Phillips and Dr. Nelda Godfrey continue their discussion on the development and impact of professional identity in nursing. Dr. Godfrey shares how the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing used a participatory action research approac…

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Surface – Professional Identity: What it means to think, act and feel like a nurse – Part 1 29:53

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track is part one of two featuring guests Nelda Godfrey and Beth Phillips. In this episode, Dr. Phillips and Dr. Godfrey explore the meaning and importance of professional identity in nursing. They discuss how thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse contributes to self-confidence, job satis…

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Scholarship – Innovative Use of Virtual Reality to Facilitate Empathy Toward Older Adults in Nursing Education 17:09

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This episode of NLN podcast Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship explores the innovative use of virtual reality (VR) to foster empathy toward older adults in nursing education. Host Dr. Steven Palazzo interviews Miss Catherine Quay, Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University, about her study published in Nursing Education Perspectives. The di…

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Saga – Diversity as a Hallmark of the NLN’s History – Part 2 9:31

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part 2 of 2 exploring diversity as a hallmark of the NLN's history. It discusses how major nursing organizations reorganized to create a unified voice for nursing and addressed membership racial and ethnic diversity. The episode highlights the painful journey towards inclusivity, illustr…

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Saga – Diversity as a Hallmark of the NLN’s History – Part 1 8:57

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two exploring diversity as a hallmark of the NLN's history. It highlights the efforts of early nurse leaders to bring inclusivity and diversity of thought to nursing education, emphasizing the importance of challenging traditional assumptions and embracing diverse perspective…

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Surface – Celebrating Partnership: Transforming Innovation One Year at a Time – Part 2 22:33

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In part two of this two-part episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track, guests Cansu Akarsu and Rosie Patterson continue their conversation about the evolving NLN-Laerdal partnership and its focus on advancing nursing education through innovation. The episode centers on competency-based education (CBE) as a solution to challenges in …

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Surface – Celebrating Partnership: Transforming Innovation One Year at a Time – Part 1 28:52

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In part one of this two-part episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track, guests Cansu Akarsu and Rosie Patterson from Laerdal Medical reflect on their personal and professional journeys and the evolution of Laerdal’s 20-year partnership with the National League for Nursing. They share formative experiences—“breadcrumbs”—that led them …

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Scholarship – ChatGPT and Chatbots Impact on the Delivery and Evaluation of Student Learning in Nursing Education 25:36

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In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship, Dr. Steven Palazzo is joined by Dr. Karen Frith and Dr. Fidelindo Lim to explore the implications of generative AI, including ChatGPT, in nursing education. The discussion highlights the potential of AI to enhance learning efficiency while addressing challenges like misinformation, ethical con…

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Scholarship – Career Intention of Baccalaureate Student Nurses: Understanding the Barriers, Enablers, and Predictors Toward Public/Community Health Nursing 13:51

2+ y ago13:51

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In this episode, guest Angie Docherty discusses the career intentions of baccalaureate student nurses. Her study aimed to understand the barriers, enablers, and predictors influencing students' decisions to pursue public or community health nursing. Findings revealed that most students enter nursing programs with fixed career intentions, which are …

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Surface – Lean on Me: Finding Inspiration to Lead from Experts, Colleagues and Within – Part 2 29:28

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In part two of this two-part episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track, Sabrina Beroz and Michelle Moulton continue their discussion of key themes from the 2023 NLN Leadership Institute retreat. They delve into strategic planning and thinking, emphasizing the importance of team collaboration, psychological safety, and the differentia…

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Surface – Lean on Me: Finding Inspiration to Lead from Experts, Colleagues and Within – Part 1 29:08

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In part one of this two part episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track, Dr. Sabrina Beroz joins the discussion on finding inspiration to lead from experts, colleagues, and within. The conversation highlights key takeaways from the 2023 NLN Leadership Institute retreat, focusing on four themes: creativity, connection, strategy, and ad…

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Scholarship – It Is Up to Faculty: An Exploration of Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Intent for Faculty Role 17:42

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In this episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track, host Steven Palazzo speaks with Yolanda VanRiel, Elizabeth Gazza, and Beth Cusatis Phillips about their research on RN-to-BSN students’ interest in pursuing faculty roles. The authors used social cognitive career theory to examine what influences students’ intent to become nurse …

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Saga – Evolution of Nursing Research – Part 2 10:53

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two exploring the evolution of nursing research. It examines the development of nursing research and its integration with accreditation processes in the early 20th century. The episode highlights the efforts of early nursing leaders to establish a distinct body of nursing kno…

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Saga – Evolution of Nursing Research – Part 1 10:35

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This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two exploring the evolution of nursing research. It focuses on the deep connection between research and the need for accreditation in nursing schools during the mid to late 1920s. The episode highlights the efforts of early nursing leaders to standardize nursing education and…

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Surface – Going Beyond Rank and Tenure: What Defines the Value of the Academic Nurse Educator – Part 2 22:17

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In part two of this two-part episode, Kate Jones joins hosts Rachel Onello and Michelle Moulton to further discuss the value of academic nurse educators. The conversation delves into the importance of recognizing faculty contributions at different career stages and the impact of institutional support on faculty development. Dr. Jones emphasizes the…

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Surface – Going Beyond Rank and Tenure: What Defines the Value of the Academic Nurse Educator – Part 1 25:31

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In part one of this two-part episode, Kate Jones joins hosts Rachel Onello and Michelle Moulton to discuss the value of academic nurse educators. The conversation explores how value is defined in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of recognizing employees beyond monetary compensation. Dr. Jones highlights the disconnect between institutional…