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, ensuring educators understand its strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations. The conversation highlights challenges in AI adoption, including misinformation, bias, and the need for human oversight in AI-generated content. The episode concludes with practical advice for nurse educators, encouraging them to explore AI, experiment with its applications, and integrate it responsibly into nursing curricula.

Learn more about AI from Dr. Cox Simms:
Simms R. C. (2024). Work with ChatGPT, not against: 3 teaching strategies that harness the power of artificial Intelligence. Nurse educator, 49(3), 158–161. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001634

Cox, R. L., Hunt, K. L., & Hill, R. R. (2023). Comparative Analysis of NCLEX-RN Questions: A Duel Between ChatGPT and Human Expertise. The Journal of nursing education, 62(12), 679–687. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20231006-07

Simms, R.C. (2024). Using chatGPT for tailored NCLEX prep in virtual office hours. Nurse Educator, 49(4):p 227, DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001611

Simms, R.C. (2025).Generative artificial intelligence (AI) literacy in nursing education: A crucial call to action, Nurse Education Today, Volume 146, 106544,ISSN 0260-6917, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106544

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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 of Health. 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. The guests stress the need to shift from cultural to structural competence and to empower nurses to drive systemic change through leadership and policy influence. Ultimately, the book serves as a practical, reflective resource for fostering inclusive, equity-driven nursing education and leadership.

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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.

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 success stories demonstrating how RQI has boosted provider confidence and improved patient outcomes, including students effectively performing CPR in clinical settings. They discuss the implementation process in academic and healthcare institutions, addressing challenges, faculty and staff engagement, and system maintenance. The episode concludes with tips for organizations considering RQI, emphasizing clear communication, early staff buy-in, and the long-term benefits of integrating this innovative training approach.

Learn more about the RQI for Nursing Education program.

Research on RQI

Implementation of the RQI System: Baseline Skills and Self-Report Competence and Confidence Data From 12 NLN Inaugural Change Agent Nursing Programs Authors: S. Kardong-Edgren, D. Nikitas, E. Gavin, et al. Nursing Education, 2025 Mota, S. (2023). Resuscitation quality improvement: improving clinicians’ performance. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 34(3), 182-188.

Mota, S. (2023). Resuscitation quality improvement: improving clinicians’ performance. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 34(3), 182-188.

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.