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  • 3 SURE STEPS TO CONQUER ACCREDITATION WORRY WHEN USING SIM

    Apr 21, 2020, 18:24 PM
    <10-min. read> Many nursing schools are replacing clinical hours with screen-based simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic. But you may worry how this solution will impact your program when accreditation rolls around. With some preparation and strong documentation, however, you needn’t be concerned.
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  • HOW TO REPLACE CLINICAL WITH SIM DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

    Apr 6, 2020, 18:02 PM
    <2.5-min. read> Research supports virtual simulation as an effective teaching method that results in improved student learning outcomes.
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  • NURSE EDUCATOR HANDBOOK: TRANSITIONING TO THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

    Mar 19, 2020, 12:28 PM
    <5-min. read> Based on the webinar "Best practices for moving your classroom online" presented recently by ATI's expert nurse educators, this handbook provides key points that you can refer to as you transition your in-person classrooms to an online-only experience. (To watch the webinar, log in at www.ATItesting.com and scroll down to ATI Academy in the far-left column. Search for the webinar by title.)
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  • 3 STEPS TO FLIP YOUR CLASSROOM WITH SIMULATION [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Oct 28, 2019, 12:29 PM
    <1-min. read time>“Flipping” the classroom can help alleviate students’ disconnect between theory and practice. This outline can guide you in understanding the benefits of combining simulation tools with the flipped classroom experience.
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  • ESSENTIAL ADVANTAGES OF LESSON PLANS FOR NURSE EDUCATORS [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Oct 28, 2019, 12:16 PM
    <40-sec. read time> Lesson plans serve as a stress-free way of preparing a full classroom experience. They make both teachers and students active participants in the learning experience.
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  • 3 LESSON PLANS FOR USING SCREEN-BASED SIMULATION

    Oct 28, 2019, 12:07 PM
    <7-min. read> Many educators remember the days of preparing transparencies for use on overhead projectors and handwriting lecture notes. Today, those arduous tasks have been replaced by computers, presentation software, projectors, and light boards. In many aspects, however, the techniques educators use have not evolved. How do you nudge these instructors toward modern methods? Combine prepared lesson plans with simulation for easy and effective learning.
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  • The Power of a Good Debrief After Use of Virtual Simulations

    Jan 9, 2019, 15:31 PM
    <5-min. read> Undoubtedly, you’re familiar with the crucial benefits of debriefing, the critical conversation that takes place after an exercise that helps reframe a situation for students. Debriefing serves multiple purposes: facilitating reflection, assessing critical thinking, evaluating learning, and improving future performance.
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  • Previewing Solutions in 2019 [Video]

    Dec 5, 2018, 14:46 PM
    <1.25-min. video> Nursing challenges aren't getting any easier. So ATI is creating new solutions to help. Here's a preview of what you can expect in 2019:
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  • New Innovations Introduced in 2018: Solving Continuing Challenges in Nursing [Video]

    Dec 5, 2018, 12:17 PM
    <2-min. video> Are you taking advantage of the latest solutions ATI introduced over the last year? Here’s a quick overview.
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