In this episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted, the conversation centers on the impact of interprofessional education (IPE) in preparing health professions students for collaborative, team-based care. Guests Katie Branch and Ashley Parikh share how the University of Texas Medical Branch has developed a robust, structured IPE program that includes a seven-activity core curriculum required across five schools. Students complete a selection of interactive learning experiences prior to graduation, with additional opportunities such as an annual symposium and a scholars program that extend learning beyond the core requirements. The discussion clarifies what interprofessional education is—and what it is not—emphasizing intentional collaboration, role clarity, communication, and shared accountability for patient outcomes. Throughout the episode, the guests highlight how thoughtfully designed IPE strengthens patient safety, improves quality of care, and fosters a culture of collaboration across disciplines.

Learn more about the University of Texas Medical Branch Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice: https://www.utmb.edu/ipep

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 Nursing Edge Unscripted, hosted by Steven Palazzo, Dr. Beth Ann Swan and colleagues discuss their article, Integrating Artificial Intelligence Technology Into Simulation for Pre- and Postlicensure Nursing Students, and explore how AI is reshaping simulation-based nursing education. The conversation highlights practical applications of artificial intelligence in both undergraduate and advanced nursing programs, including the use of AI to enhance clinical decision-making, personalize learning experiences, and create more adaptive simulation scenarios. The guests explain how AI tools can support faculty by streamlining scenario development, providing real-time feedback, and generating data to inform debriefing and assessment. They also address challenges such as ethical considerations, data privacy, faculty readiness, and the importance of maintaining sound pedagogical principles when adopting emerging technologies. Overall, the episode emphasizes that thoughtful integration of AI into simulation can strengthen student engagement, clinical reasoning, and preparation for contemporary practice across the nursing education continuum.

Swan, B. A., Giordano, N. A., Febres-Cordero, S., Fugate, K., & Steiger, L. (2026). Integrating Artificial Intelligence Technology Into Simulation for Pre- and Postlicensure Nursing Students. Nursing education perspectives, 47(2), 129–130. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001397

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 Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Dr. Kellie Bryant explores the HomeGrown Solutions initiative with guests Dr. Rebekah Day and Dr. Robyn MacSorley. The conversation highlights how HomeGrown Solutions serves as a centralized platform for sharing innovative, low-cost simulation ideas developed by nurse educators and simulationists. Drs. Day and MacSorley discuss the importance of community-driven solutions, particularly for programs with limited resources or access to commercial simulation products. They also describe how the initiative promotes collaboration, creativity, and recognition of grassroots innovations that emerge from real-world educational challenges. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and engage with the simulation community to advance nursing education together.

Explore HomeGrown Solutions: https://www.nln.org/homegrown.

Interested in submitting your own low-cost simulation innovation? HomeGrown Solutions applications are accepted three times per year, with deadlines on March 1, July 1, and November 1. Learn more and submit your solution here:
https://www.nln.org/education/education/sirc/sirc/sirc-homegrown-solutions/how-to-submit-your-homegrown-solution.

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.