Innovations in Nursing Education at the Intersection of a Changing Learner and a Changing System

Schools of nursing face unprecedented pressures related to workforce shortages, learner diversity, and health system complexity. This commentary explores key challenges confronting nurse educators and highlights emerging innovations (partnerships, simulation, artificial intelligence, technology-enabled learning, universal design, and a well-being framework) that show promise in preparing a resilient, practice-ready nursing workforce.

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North Carolina Medical Journal
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2026-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.18043/001c.163027
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Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
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Innovations in Nursing Education at the Intersection of a Changing Learner and a Changing System

Valerie Howard
North Carolina Medical Journal
Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
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Innovations in Nursing Education at the Intersection of a Changing Learner and a Changing System

Valerie Howard
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Abstract

Schools of nursing face unprecedented pressures related to workforce shortages, learner diversity, and health system complexity. This commentary explores key challenges confronting nurse educators and highlights emerging innovations (partnerships, simulation, artificial intelligence, technology-enabled learning, universal design, and a well-being framework) that show promise in preparing a resilient, practice-ready nursing workforce.

North Carolina Medical JournalVol. 87(2)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
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