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May 3, 2019

Liberating Structures in Nursing Education

One of the most exciting things about teaching is using new and engaging ways to promote rich student learning.  One approach is the use of Liberating Structures (LS).  These are simple methods that transcend conventional boundaries (i.e., “disruptive innovations”) that spark new habits and interactions to “unleash” collective creativity and innovation.  Liberating structures are not…


May 2, 2019

Stacking the Deck: A Reflection on How We Might Teach Students to Use Media Attention towards Nursing

An important part of professional nursing is educating the public about our role and our value to the health of the nation. I have been reflecting on the comments made by Washington state senator Maureen Walsh, but also on the responses to her comments and ways in which we might use this as a teachable…