NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted

NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted

The NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted podcast, brought to you by the National League for Nursing Center for Innovation in Education Excellence, offers episodes on the how-to of innovation and transformation in nursing education. Each conversation embraces the power of innovation to inspire educators and propel nursing education forward.

Episodes

November 20, 2025 25 mins

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 education. She shares lessons learned from early challenges and emphasizes the importan...

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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 burnout and attrition. Her study, funded by the NLN, used simulation to teach students...

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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 decisions, and patient outcomes. They share practical strategies for integrating genomics...

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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 mapping, and the science of teaching and learning. Drs. Onello and Smith emphasize the...

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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, students exposed to bullying completed tasks faster, possibly due to anxiety-driven respon...

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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 practice for first-semester nursing students. This simulation includes hands-on experienc...

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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 the importance of mentorship and structured pedagogical support. They reflect on the...

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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 cohort, offers practical tools for nurse educators and leaders to address health ...

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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 conversation explores the impact of the nursing shortage, emphasizing how mentorship can help re...

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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. She emphasizes the importance of AI literacy for both students and faculty, ensurin...

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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, offers practical tools for nurse educators and leaders to address health inequities....

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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 certification with quarterly, high-frequency, low-dose training. The guests share...

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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 nursing education through funding, training, and equipment. Originating in 2015 with a...

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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, and gamification, while emphasizing the importance of aligning technology with learn...

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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 action from ASPE on properly honoring simulated participants (SPs) and collaborating...

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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' empathy toward patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. She shares insights...

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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 nursing programs, focusing on initiatives at the University of Kansas School of Nursing l...

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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 nursing programs, focusing on initiatives at the University of Kansas School of Nursing l...

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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 this unique student population. He highlights the importance of cultural safety, com...

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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 design in fostering clinical judgment, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills ...

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