Colette Foisy-Doll, RN, MSN, CHSE ANEFColette is currently employed as tenured Professional Resource Faculty and Simulationist in the Faculty of Nursing at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where she has worked for the past 25+ years.Her reach in nursing education is enduring with notable global influence in the areas of faculty development, simulation curriculum, and simulation learning space design.Colette is recognized for her extensive scholarly and creative contributions over 40 years as a professional nurse, including the publication of a 2018 award-winning book titled, Simulation Champions: Courage, Caring and Connection that she Co-edited and authored with Dr Kim Leighton.  Her research passions include interprofessional education, psychometric testing of assessment tools, and simulation-based learning in undergraduate healthcare education.https://www.macewan.ca/academics/centres-institutes/clinical-simulation-centre/ 

Research, Research, Research... In this exciting episode Suzie and Kim, the "cool cats", share their tips in research and how they got started. They describe their simpatico relationship, how  they met, and how they currently work together. Between the two of them they have published over 300 books and articles! They describe the great respect and trust they have in each other, and share secrets for our listeners to help them get published.  This episode will warm your heart and make you laugh.  We also go on to discuss the hot topic, Telehealth/Digital Health. Sit back and enjoy....Contact Informationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suzan-kardong-edgren-16255114/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-leighton-02970526/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-tauber-simsolutions/www.innovativesimsolutions.com 

Suzan (Suzie) Kardong-Edgren PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN is an internationally known speaker, consultant, and educational researcher with over 150 publications. Dr. Edgren was a consultant on the landmark National Council of State Boards of Nursing National Simulation Study that determined that up to 50% of traditional clinical could be replaced with high quality simulation. Dr. Edgren served as the Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Simulation in Nursing for 10 years; and is currently the Editor-in-Chief of 2 new interactive online review guides for those seeking certification in the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. She has been awarded both the National League for Nursing Deborah Spunt Lectureship and the Michael Gordon Lectureship in Simulation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Dr. Edgren served as chair of the Research Committee for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and the Vice President of Research for the INACSL.  She is a Fellow in the Society of Simulation in Healthcare, the Academy of Nursing Education Fellows, and the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Edgren is the 2021-2022 President of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation in Nursing (INACSL) and an Associate Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston.  

Join us for an interview with the incoming president of INACSL, Dr. Laura Gonzalez. Laura shares her research as well as insights to the future of simulaion as well as VR and Telehealth. Laura is a wealth of information and her passion shines in the discussion.  Dr. Gonzalez is the VP of Clinical Learning Resources at Sentinel U®. She is an internationally recognized simulation expert. She is one of 84 advanced certified healthcare simulation educators (CHSE-A) globally. In the fall of 2020, she was recognized by the prestigious American Academy of Nurses as a Fellow (FAAN). She is also a fellow of the Academy of Nurse Educators (ANEF). Her nursing career focuses on advancing the science of nursing education through the use of simulation and its impact on learner outcomes. Dr.Gonzalez has a very specific body of work that has resulted in over 20 data-based manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, and one clinical skills textbook. She was Co-PI on a large interprofessional grant through the National Science Foundation (NSF). She is one of several scientists to have two patents: on Detecting Sterile Field Events and Related Methods and Virtual Patients. She is a seasoned nurse educator with experience teaching across the curriculum to include live, hybrid, online, and synchronous delivery methods.

With over 17 years of Nursing experience, primarily in Pediatric Emergency, before pivoting into the Healthcare Innovation and Simulation realm, Eric fell in love with the idea of learning through experience. An idea that he describes as The Toddler Approach. Eric is an optimist and thought leader with a passion for inspiring all to reach an understanding of true personal potential. Bridging the educational gaps in healthcare through various modalities, including an amazing VR platform and Just in Time Training tools, to name a few, align with his passion by empowering staff to be co-creators of their own education. Leveraging his Healthcare Education background with his MBA in Healthcare Administration, his focus is on adding value to the organization by illuminating value within the employees. An idea that generates positive cultural shifts thereby creating positive organizational, employee and customer outcomes. He is a husband, a father, an innovator, a VR enthusiast, a simulationist, a writer and a lover of both possibility and humanity. It is his intention to change the world through shifting perspectives, an idea he owes to his beautiful and amazing wife, Jennifer.

In this episode Lance shares his journey from Hollywood to  Healthcare and his epiphany moment when he first saw SimMan Classic. Deb shares her appreciation for Lance and the  support he has provided over the years as the two entrepeneur's discuss simulation. Lean in, listen, learn, and enjoy...Lance Baily, BA, EMT-B, is the Founder & CEO of HealthySimulation.com, which he started while serving as the Director of the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas back in 2010. Lance is also the Founder and acting Advisor to the Board of SimGHOSTS.org, the world’s only non-profit organization dedicated to supporting professionals operating healthcare simulation technologies. His new co-edited Book: “Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice” is available now. Lance’s background also includes serving as a Simulation Technology Specialist for the LA Community College District, EMS fire fighting, Hollywood movie production, rescue diving, and global travel. He lives with his wife Dr. Abigail Baily in Las Vegas, Nevada with their newborn daughter and two crazy dachshunds. https://www.facebook.com/HealthySim/https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthysim/https://twitter.com/HealthySimhttps://www.youtube.com/user/HealthySimulation 

In this episode Dr. Bazakis shares his expertise in simulation and medical education. This is a unique and tender interview as both Deb and Dr. Bazakis are from the midwest and have experience in emergency medicine. Sit back and enjoy!Dr. Bazakis is Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine. A member of the core faculty for the Emergency Residency training program, he is also Co-Director of Emergency Medicine Simulation for the Emergency Medicine Residency at CMU. Dr. Bazakis is a formally trained life and executive coach and a consultant in both the clinical and educational arenas.  His interests include the use of high-fidelity simulation in the development of clinical mastery, critical conversations in clinical medicine, and effective public speaking. LinkdInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-bazakis-md-facep-faaem-22736457/

KT Waxman, DNP, MBA, RN, CNL, CENP, CHSE, FSSH, FAONL, FAANDr. KT Waxman is a national nurse leader and executive with extensive experience in healthcare and corporate settings. She is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco and is the Director of the Executive Leadership Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.  She is also the Director of the California Simulation Alliance (CSA) at HealthImpact. In addition to her work at USF and the CSA, she is the Editor-in -Chief for Nursing Administration Quarterly (NAQ).  An internationally known speaker and author, Waxman is also a past president of the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) and past board member, serving as Treasurer, for the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).  She is a Past President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), a 4,400+ member international, inter-professional organization.  Dr. Waxman's work has been published extensively and can be found in the Journal for Simulation in Healthcare, Clinical Simulation for Nursing, JONA, Journal of Nursing Education, NAQ, Nurse Leader and Creative Nursing journals. She has authored 3 books on Finance and Budgeting and is currently working on the third edition of “Financial and Business Management for the DNP”, published by Springer. She co-authored “Healthcare Simulation Program Builder”, is co-editor of “Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Nursing” to be published in late 2021 and has authored several chapters in simulation and leadership textbooks.  Dr. Waxman received her DNP from the University of San Francisco, with an emphasis on health systems leadership and a concentration in clinical simulation. She holds certifications as Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Certification in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP), Certification as a Simulation Healthcare Educator (CHSE) and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (FAONL), and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (FSSH).   To contact KT, please email her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @ktwaxman and connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ktwaxman)

During this interview Penni and I discuss her journey in simulation and her work around the International Nursing Association Clinical Simulation and Learning, (INACSL) standards. Penni shares her fond memories of Dr. Chad Epps and his role in shaping her to become the simulationist she is today. Sit back and enjoy as we talk all things simulation. Dr. Penni Watts is the Assistant Director for the Office of Interprofessional Curriculum and Associate Professor and the Director of Simulation and at the UAB School of Nursing in Birmingham AL. Her clinical expertise is in critical care and ER nursing. Dr. Watts has been in nursing education for over 20 years and currently leads interprofessional initiatives for the UAB campus and the nursing simulation program at the school of nursing.. She has expertise in designing IP experiences for curriculum integration and faculty development in IP education and simulation with an ongoing passion in teamwork training. She chairs the SSH CHSE-A Subcommittee and the INACSL Standards Committee and also serves as a site reviewer for SSH Accreditation. Most recently Dr. Penni Watts has been named a 2022 Fellow (FSSH) for the Society of Simulation and Healthcare. https://www.linkedin.com/in/penni-watts-phd-rn-chse-a-fssh-faan-2b128a37/

Join Innovative SimSolutions for a fasinating interview with Dr. Kim Leighton and her pioneer voyage in simulation. Learn about her journey, her favorite simulation stories and where she believes simulation may go in the future.  Dr. Kim Leighton is Executive Director of Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center at Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar, serving the multidisciplinary practitioner community. Kim is past president of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, where she led development of the first Standards of Best Practice: SimulationSM, now in its fourth edition. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Dr. Leighton’s research focuses on development and psychometric analysis of evaluation tools for simulation education, which have been disseminated through her website to simulationists in 82 countries. Her current work explores the effectiveness of various clinical education environments. Dr. Leighton is co-editor of the award-winning book Simulation Champions: Fostering Courage, Caring, and Connection.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-leighton-02970526/