NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted

National League for Nursing

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.

  1. 5 days ago

    When Disaster Strikes: Lessons in Nursing Preparedness and Recovery

    In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Kellie Bryant is joined by disaster nursing experts Dr. Tara Heagele and Dr. Jamla Rizek to discuss how nurse educators can better prepare students for disasters, emergencies, and disruptions. They emphasize that disaster nursing is a professional responsibility for every nurse and that preparedness requires more than classroom instruction, including experiential learning, simulation, drills, and interprofessional collaboration. The guests offer practical strategies for integrating disaster nursing competencies throughout the existing curriculum, including clinical judgment, leadership, triage, incident command, ethical decision-making, and psychological first aid. They also stress the importance of recognizing that disasters do not affect all communities equally and preparing nurses to identify and address barriers related to social determinants of health, disability, transportation, language, and other sources of vulnerability. The episode concludes with a call for nurse educators to use the NLN's disaster and emergency preparedness resources and to make disaster readiness an integral part of nursing education and professional identity.  Learn more about disaster preparedness: NLN Vision Statement: Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery available at https://www.nln.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/nln-disaster-vision-statement.pdf?sfvrsn=6715683d_1. Rizek J. (2025). Disaster Nursing for Early Career Emergency Nurses. Journal of emergency nursing, 51(4), 537–547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2025.03.020 Morante, Pedro E., "Recovering After Disaster: Practical Strategies for Responder Well-Being" (2026). General Webinars. 95. https://www.sigmarepository.org/general_webinars/95 Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

  2. 13 Aug

    The New Face of Cheating: Protecting Academic Integrity in Nursing Education

    In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Kellie Bryant is joined by Dr. Kimberly Kelly-Cortez and Dr. Kelli Selvage of Chamberlain University to examine the changing landscape of cheating and academic integrity in nursing education. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence, social media, wearable technology, and the commercialization of cheating are creating new challenges for nurse educators while raising concerns about clinical judgment and patient safety. The guests discuss practical strategies for promoting academic integrity, including redesigning assessments, fostering authentic learning experiences, and helping students understand the ethical responsibilities of the nursing profession. They also emphasize the importance of creating a culture of integrity through clear expectations, faculty development, and institutional support rather than relying solely on punitive measures. Throughout the episode, the discussion highlights why protecting academic integrity is essential to preparing competent, trustworthy nurses who are ready to provide safe, high-quality patient care. Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

  3. 30 Jul

    Putting Wheels on Tradition: Reimagining Innovation in Clinical Education

    In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Steven Palazzo speaks with Donna Badowski about her guest editorial, “Putting Wheels on the Tradition: Reimagining Innovation in Clinical Education,” published in Nursing Education Perspectives. Badowski argues that while simulation, community-based learning, and other innovative approaches are valuable, traditional hospital-based clinical experiences remain essential and should be reimagined rather than replaced. She discusses challenges facing clinical education, including limited student access to patient care activities, increasing reliance on preceptor-led models, and the need for faculty to remain actively engaged in coaching, questioning, and developing students’ clinical judgment. The conversation explores practical strategies for enhancing clinical learning, such as faculty-led huddles, guided clinical reasoning activities, and better integration of simulation and practice experiences. Badowski also reflects on the potential role of artificial intelligence as a tool to support faculty creativity and student learning while emphasizing the continued importance of human mentorship and intentional teaching in clinical settings. Badowski, Donna. Putting Wheels on Tradition: Reimagining Innovation in Clinical Education. Nursing Education Perspectives 47(1):p 3-4, 1/2 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001496  Inspired by the insights shared in this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted? Take the next step by enrolling in the National League for Nursing Excellence in Clinical Teaching asynchronous online course. Designed for health professions educators and all clinical educators in various types of clinical programs in all clinical learning environments from acute-care settings to community settings this evidence-based program equips educators with practical strategies to strengthen clinical judgment, create psychologically safe learning environments, provide meaningful feedback, facilitate reflective practice, and maximize every clinical learning opportunity. If you are committed to reimagining—not replacing—clinical education while preparing the next generation of nurses for practice, this course provides the knowledge, tools, and confidence to elevate your impact as a clinical educator. Learn more about the NLN Excellence in Clinical Teaching course: https://ondemand.nln.org/product?catalog=ECT Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

  4. 16 Jul

    Using Objective Structured Teaching Encounters to Build Educator Competence

    In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Raquel Bertiz and Dr. Kellie Bryant welcome Dr. Jasline Moreno to discuss Objective Structured Teaching Encounters (OSTEs) and their growing role in nursing education. Dr. Moreno explains how OSTEs provide simulation educators with structured opportunities to practice teaching, receive feedback, and strengthen essential facilitation, prebriefing, and debriefing skills in a psychologically safe environment. The conversation explores common challenges faced by novice simulation educators, including the transition from clinical expert to effective facilitator, and how OSTEs help bridge gaps in educator development. Dr. Moreno also shares practical insights into designing and implementing OSTEs, including the use of standardized learners, peer evaluation, and virtual delivery models. The episode concludes with a discussion of the future potential of OSTEs as a competency-based workforce development strategy that can enhance educator preparation, leadership development, and healthcare practice across a variety of settings. Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

  5. 25 Jun

    Educating to Exhaustion: Intention to Leave Among US Full-Time Nursing Faculty

    In this episode, host Dr. Steven Palazzo speaks with Dr. Jacqueline Christianson about her study, Educating to Exhaustion: Intention to Leave U.S. Full-Time Nursing Faculty, published in Nursing Education Perspectives. Their conversation explores the growing nursing faculty shortage and examines how workload demands, inadequate rewards, and burnout contribute to faculty members’ intentions to leave academia. Dr. Christianson discusses key findings from a national survey of nursing faculty and highlights practical strategies for improving retention, including fostering autonomy, recognizing contributions, strengthening leadership support, and creating meaningful workplace connections. She also emphasizes that while salary remains an important factor, no single solution exists for addressing faculty burnout. This episode offers valuable insights for nursing education leaders seeking to build healthier work environments and sustain the academic nursing workforce. Christianson, J., Malin, K., Leiberg, J., Grabert, L., Moser, S., & Zemlak, J. (2026). Educating to Exhaustion: Intention to Leave Among US Full-Time Nursing Faculty. Nursing education perspectives, 47(2), 86–95. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001492 Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

  6. 11 Jun

    From Simulation to Innovation: Twenty Years of the Debra Spunt Memorial Lecture 

    This special episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted explores the history and lasting impact of the Debra L. Spunt Memorial Lecture, one of the most distinguished traditions in simulation-based nursing education. Host Kellie Bryant traces the lecture series from its founding in 2007 through nearly two decades of influential presentations that have reflected the evolving priorities of nursing education. Along the way, listeners will discover how topics such as faculty development, patient safety, debriefing, resilience, health equity, competency-based education, and artificial intelligence have shaped the profession. The episode also celebrates the legacy of Debra Spunt, whose pioneering work helped establish simulation as a transformative educational strategy. As applications open for the 2027 lecture, this retrospective highlights the leaders, ideas, and innovations that continue to guide the future of nursing education. The 2027 Debra Spunt Lecture Call for Applications is open through July 15, 2026. Learn more: https://www.nln.org/education/leadership-institute/center-for-innovation-in-education-excellence/center-for-innovation-in-education-excellence-offerings/debra-spunt-lecture-nomination-guidelines-and-selection-process Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

  7. 7 May

    Leading With Purpose: A Dean’s View on Advocating for Faculty, Students, and the Future of Nursing

    In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Kellie Bryant speaks with Dr. Paul Smith about nursing leadership, advocacy, and negotiation from a dean’s perspective. Dr. Smith shares strategies for advocating for faculty resources, including using data, aligning requests with institutional priorities, and clearly demonstrating impact on student success and workforce outcomes. The conversation highlights the challenges of recruiting and retaining nursing faculty, especially amid salary disparities and evolving educational demands. Dr. Smith emphasizes the importance of collaboration, relationship-building, and persistence in effective negotiation, noting that it is an ongoing process rather than a single event. The episode also underscores the need for innovative approaches to student support, inclusive excellence, and preparing the next generation of nurses in a rapidly changing educational landscape. Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

  8. 16 Apr

    Bridging the Divide: Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Health Through Nursing Education

    This episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted explores the urgent Black maternal health crisis, highlighting stark disparities in outcomes and the systemic factors that contribute to them. Host Dr. Kellie Bryant is joined by Dr. Kandis McLean and Dr. Marie Wilson, who share their work in simulation, clinical practice, and community health to address inequities in maternal care. The conversation examines how bias, social determinants of health, and gaps in provider education impact the quality of care Black women receive. The guests emphasize the critical role of nursing education in preparing future clinicians to recognize disparities, provide culturally responsive care, and advocate for patients. Through practical strategies and real-world insights, the episode underscores how nurse educators can help drive meaningful change and improve maternal health outcomes. Learn more about Black maternal disparities: Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). www.AWHONN.orgNational Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH). www.NPWH.orgDedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.

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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.

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    National League for Nursing
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    2021 - 2026
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