National League for Nursing

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.

Author

National League for Nursing

Category

Education

Podcast website

nursingedge.nln.org

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Saga – Verle Waters – Part 2 15.12.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two celebrating the life of Verle Waters. The podcast explores Verle's involvement in the NLN Curriculum Revolution, where she encouraged associate degree nursing (ADN) faculty to embrace innovation and reduce rigid classroom protocols. Despite challenges, Verle persisted in fostering engaged learning and collaboration...

Saga – Verle Waters – Part 1 08.12.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two celebrating the life of Verle Waters. The podcast highlights Verle's significant contributions to nursing education, particularly her role in the associate degree nursing education revolution. Verle was instrumental in developing family-centered nursing courses and welcoming diverse students into the profession, cha...

Saga – Luther Christman – Part 2 01.12.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two celebrating the life of Luther Christman. The podcast continues to explore Dr. Christman's significant contributions to nursing, focusing on his advocacy for increasing diversity in the profession and raising educational standards. Dr. Christman promoted the idea that nursing faculty should have joint responsibiliti...

Scholarship – Facilitators and Inhibitors of LPN-to-RN Student Transition: A Cross-Sectional National Survey 03.11.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Amanda Cornine. The discussion centers on Dr. Cornine's research on the facilitators and inhibitors of LPN-to-RN student transition, highlighting the importance of faculty support and the challenges faced by LPNs entering RN programs midway. The study found that emotional and academic support from faculty, as well as r...

Surface – Awareness & Affirmation: The NLN ACE+ Series for Nursing Educators and Learners 27.10.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features guests John Mikovits and Beth Hallmark. The discussion focuses on the NLN ACE+ Series, which equips nurse educators with tools to teach care for LGBTQ+ individuals and address health disparities they face. Drs. Mikovits and Hallmark emphasize the importance of affirming care and integrating LGBTQ+ content throughout nursing cur...

Saga – Luther Christman – Part 1 20.10.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two celebrating the life of Luther Christman. The podcast highlights Dr. Christman's tireless advocacy for male and minority nurses and his pioneering work in advancing nursing education. As the first dean of Rush University College of Nursing, he developed a unified pedagogical approach combining academia with clinical...

Surface – Pushing Nursing Education Forward: Highlights of the 2022 NLN Summit 13.10.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features co-hosts Michelle Moulton and Jenny O'Rourke discussing highlights of the 2022 NLN Summit. The conversation covers key themes such as climate change, policy involvement, and the importance of integrating simulation standards into clinical practice. They reflect on inspiring talks by notable speakers like Dr. Barbara Sattle...

Surface – Celebrating the Year of the Nurse Educator: The Evolution of Nursing Education and Its Impact on Curricula 29.09.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features guest Sue Forneris. The discussion explores the evolution of nursing education and its impact on curriculum design, emphasizing the need for educators to adapt their teaching strategies to match current healthcare complexities. Dr. Forneris highlights the importance of integrating emerging technologies and innovative pedagogica...

Saga – Pamela Jeffries: NCSBN Study – Part 2 22.09.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two celebrating the work of Pamela Jeffries. The podcast discusses the evolution of the NLN Jeffries Simulation Framework into a mid-range theory and its application in the landmark National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) study. This study demonstrated that high-quality simulation could replace up to 50% of tradi...

Scholarship – Nursing Faculty’s Perceptions of Climate Change and Sustainability 15.09.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Roxanne Calabria. The discussion centers on the inclusion of climate change content in nursing programs, highlighting the findings from Calabria's research on nursing faculty's perceptions of climate change and sustainability. The study revealed that a significant number of nursing faculty do not include climate c...

Saga – Pamela Jeffries: NLN Laerdal Simulation Study – Part 1 08.09.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two celebrating the work of Pamela Jeffries. The podcast discusses Dr. Jeffries' pioneering role in conducting the NLN Laerdal Simulation Study, which explored the benefits of simulation in nursing education and provided a framework for its use. The study, conducted with eight nursing schools, highlighted the effectiven...

Saga – David Allen – Part 2 25.08.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two celebrating the work of David Allen. The podcast explores Dr. Allen's revolutionary themes in nursing education, including the tyranny of content and the importance of dialogue and power. He advocated for moving away from content-heavy teaching to focus on engaging students in dynamic conversations that empower them...

Scholarship – Factors Influencing Faculty Decisions to Teach LGBTQ Content in Undergraduate Nursing Programs 18.08.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features S. Alexander Kemery. The discussion revolves around Dr. Kemery's research on factors influencing faculty decisions to teach LGBTQ content in undergraduate nursing programs. The study utilized the theory of planned behavior to explore attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control among nursing faculty. F...

Saga – David Allen – Part 1 11.08.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two celebrating the work of David Allen. The podcast highlights Dr. Allen's contributions to nursing education, particularly his application of critical social theory to challenge traditional customs and promote transformative change. Dr. Allen emphasized the importance of viewing students as partners in the educational...

Surface – Celebrating the Year of the Nurse Educator: Revolutionizing Clinical Education Through Partnership 04.08.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features guest Nicole Beesom. The discussion highlights the ACE (Academy for Clinical Essentials) program, which aims to revolutionize clinical education by integrating bedside nurses as clinical educators. Dr. Beesom emphasizes the importance of preceptors in the transition and socialization of new nurses, advocating for a partnership...

Scholarship – The lived experience of DACA recipients who are US nursing program graduates and their pathways to professional licensure 28.07.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Deborah Richardson. The discussion centers on Dr. Richardson's phenomenological study of the lived experiences of DACA recipients who graduated from U.S. nursing programs and obtained professional licensure. The study highlights four themes: pursuing the dream, finding support, figuring it out, and advocating for other...

Saga – Patricia Benner Carnegie Study – Part 2 21.07.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two examining Patricia Benner's contributions to nursing education through her work with the Carnegie Foundation. The podcast delves into the key findings of the Carnegie study, "Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation," emphasizing the integration of cognitive, practical, and moral apprenticeships...

Saga – Patricia Benner Carnegie Study – Part 1 14.07.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two examining Patricia Benner's contributions to nursing education through her work with the Carnegie Foundation. The podcast discusses Dr. Benner's leadership in the Carnegie Foundation's study, "Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation," which aimed to understand the teaching and learnin...

Surface – Celebrating the Year of the Nurse Educator: Building Consortiums for Stronger Connections 07.07.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features guest Dr. Monique Davis. The discussion highlights the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC), which aims to enhance nursing education through simulation best practices and collaborative efforts among academic and hospital partners. Dr. Davis emphasizes the importance of building strong connections and partner...

Scholarship – Building Academic Leadership Capacity Through Coaching 30.06.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Anne Krouse and Janice Brewington. The discussion centers on their research into building academic leadership capacity through coaching, highlighting the transformative impact of the NLN's LEAD program on participants. The study identified three key themes: encouraging intentional self-reflection, validating perception...

Saga – Patricia Benner: Novice to Expert – Part 2 23.06.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two celebrating Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert model. The podcast explores Dr. Benner's research on expert caring practices, emphasizing the importance of relational and contextual knowledge in nursing. Dr. Benner, along with Dr. Christine Tanner and Dr. Catherine Chesla, expanded on the Novice to Expert model,...

Surface – Episode 7: NLN Year of the Nurse Educator: Boots in the Trenches and Our Sights on the Future 16.06.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features guest Jasline Moreno. The discussion focuses on the challenges and innovations in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for reimagining clinicals and integrating virtual simulations. Jasline and host Michelle Moulton highlight the importance of addressing systemic inequities in healthcare and fost...

Saga – Patricia Benner: Novice to Expert – Part 1 09.06.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part one of two celebrating Patricia Benner's Novice to Expert model. The podcast discusses Dr. Benner's influential research, which highlighted the experiential knowledge and skills nurses develop over time, leading to her renowned Novice to Expert model. This model, adapted from the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition, outlin...

Saga – Peggy Chinn – Part 2 26.05.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Saga track is part two of two celebrating the life of Peggy Chinn. The podcast delves into Dr. Chinn's feminist pedagogy, which promotes an engaged learning environment where all participants are valued equally, fostering open communication and personal empowerment. Dr. Chinn emphasized the need for teachers to relinquish "power over"...

Surface – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: From Classroom Conversations to Clinical Care – Part 2 19.05.2022

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track is part two of two featuring guest Jeffrey Ash. The conversation continues to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in nursing education, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and transformative thinking. Dr. Ash discusses practical strategies for educators to foster inclusivity, such as engaging in diverse environments,...

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