Nurse Educators Now

Collaborative Momentum
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Listen in as we explore trends, challenges, and solutions in nursing education. Hosted by Dr. Susan Sportsman and produced by Collaborative Momentum Consulting, our experts deliver teaching tips and strategies to help educators boost student and program outcomes. Whether you’re adapting to new standards, striving to improve NCLEX scores, or curious about AI, each episode helps you stay informed and overcome today’s challenges. This is Nurse Educators Now - supporting educators and transforming outcomes in nursing education. Visit collaborativemomentum.com for free nursing education content.

Episodes

  1. FEB 6

    CBE in the Nursing Skills Lab

    Competency-based education provides a useful framework for evaluating student performance in the nursing skills lab. In this episode of Nurse Educators Now, we explore how faculty assess clinical judgment during technical skill performance, ensure fair and consistent evaluations when multiple evaluators are involved, and consider how emerging tools, including AI, may enhance competency documentation and targeted feedback. Follow for more episodes on nursing education and practical strategies for faculty. Visit collaborativemomentum.com for more free nursing education content.

    20 min

  2. 11/14/2025

    The Role of Social Capital in Nursing Education

    Educators play a vital role in selecting and preparing students who will succeed in nursing programs and beyond. In this episode, we discuss how social capital is an under-utilized strategy to promote nursing student success. Our guest, Dr. David Foley, shares insights from his dissertation and offers practical ways to support students from diverse backgrounds. Follow for more episodes on nursing education and practical strategies for faculty. Visit collaborativemomentum.com for more free nursing education content.

    23 min

  3. 10/09/2025

    Your Words Matter: How Nurses Can Share Their Expertise in Print

    Discover how nurses can overcome barriers to writing and getting published. Cheryl Mee from American Nurse Journal shares strategies to help nurses get started and move confidently on their path to publication. Subscribe for more episodes on nursing education. Visit collaborativemomentum.com for more free nursing content.

    21 min

  4. 09/02/2025

    Boosting CBE With AI-Generated Case Studies

    Can ChatGPT help students think more critically? In this episode, we talk with a forward-thinking healthcare administration faculty member who shares a powerful methodology for using AI to generate custom, dynamic case studies that align with core competencies. We discuss how this approach saves time, enhances critical thinking, and supports more authentic learning experiences. It’s practical, innovative, and surprisingly simple. If you're a healthcare educator in any discipline, you won’t want to miss this one.

    20 min
  5. Making the Shift to Competency-Based Education: Advice from an Expert

    05/06/2025

    Making the Shift to Competency-Based Education: Advice from an Expert

    Many nursing programs are working to integrate competencies into their curriculum to meet new accreditation standards — but the shift to competency-based education (CBE) can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Nurse Educators Now, we talk with Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk, a nationally recognized expert in competency-based nursing education. Dr. Jones-Schenk shares practical advice to help nurseeducators align curricula with the AACN Essentials, meet accreditation requirements, and support student success through a CBE model. Whether you're just starting or already deep into the transition, this episode offers clarity,direction, and expert insight you can trust. Subscribe for more episodes on nursing education andpractical strategies for faculty. Visit collaborativemomentum.com for more free nursingeducation content. #competencybasededucation #nurseeducator #nursingfaculty #nurseeducatorsnow #janjonesschenk #collaborativemomentumconsulting #susansportsman

    21 min
  6. AI for Nurse Educators

    02/05/2025

    AI for Nurse Educators

    Curious about how AI can streamline the workload for nurse educators?  Join us as we talk with Dr. Hovar about how AI can support and challenge traditional teaching. We’ll explore the pros, cons, and practical ways to use ChatGPT in your program.  Tune in and subscribe for expert insights and actionable advice to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of nursing education. We offer effective nursing education consulting services to programs throughout the U.S. Reach out and let us know what we can do for your program.

    19 min
  • 6 Episodes

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Listen in as we explore trends, challenges, and solutions in nursing education. Hosted by Dr. Susan Sportsman and produced by Collaborative Momentum Consulting, our experts deliver teaching tips and strategies to help educators boost student and program outcomes. Whether you’re adapting to new standards, striving to improve NCLEX scores, or curious about AI, each episode helps you stay informed and overcome today’s challenges. This is Nurse Educators Now - supporting educators and transforming outcomes in nursing education. Visit collaborativemomentum.com for free nursing education content.

Information

  • Creator
    Collaborative Momentum
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Collaborative Momentum
  • Show Website
    Nurse Educators Now