Navigating Nursing Education in the Digital Age

Anila Virani and Pinder Nagra

Workshop Activity

Please click on the following tab to access simulated client records

Access Simulated Client Records Here

Find the Electronic Health Record for Mel LaFleur

Now explore her record and find the answers for the following questions

1-What is the name of MRP who wrote the Rt Hip report in Reports tab

2-What is Mel’s most recent Na level?

3-is Mel on NPH?

4-What is Mels partners name

5-Where can you find the Social Worker report?

6-What is Mels BP at 1400 on admission?

7-What was the finding in her Chest Xray report?

8-During Mel’s Mental Status Exam what was her eye contact like?

9-What was Mels fluid balance over 24hrs?

10-What is Mel’s DOB?

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Anila Virani (She/her)

Ph.D. RN, BScN, MN

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

avirani@tru.ca

Dr. Anila Virani serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University, Canada. With over 25 years of extensive experience in healthcare, academia, and research, Dr. Virani’s scholarly journey encompasses significant national and international contributions. Her doctoral research at the University of Calgary and subsequent postdoctoral project at the University of British Columbia focused on the integration of informatics solutions within healthcare systems.

Dr. Virani’s research program is dedicated to investigating the intricate dynamics between individuals and technology in healthcare and educational contexts, with a particular emphasis on technological innovation. She has developed virtual simulation and virtual escape room to support undergraduate students’ learning. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences, including those hosted by the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association (CNIA). Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Informatics Nursing. Currently, Dr. Virani serves as the CNIA Co-director of Research, and CASN digital heath interest group member to actively support informatics research. Her CV can be accessed through this link https://sites.google.com/view/anila-virani-portfolio/home

Pinder Nagra (She/her)

RN, MN

Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Nursing

bnagra@tru.ca

Pinder Nagra serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor at the School of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University, Canada. She has over 15 years of experience in nursing practice, education, and simulation-based learning. Pinder holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia (2014) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thompson Rivers University (2008).

Her academic and clinical background includes roles as a clinical nurse educator, a faculty member at TRU, Open Learning faculty member, and a front-line nurse in various roles across hospitals in British Columbia. Pinder has contributed to curriculum development and educational innovation utilizing various platforms. Pinder’s research focuses on simulation pedagogy and the integration of emerging technologies in nursing education. She is the lead investigator in the development of an open-access electronic health record system called simulated client records. Her current research explores mentorship in nursing education, and she has contributed to peer-reviewed literature examining the relationship between postpartum depression and social media use.

Workshop Information

Navigating Nursing Education in the Digital Age

The integration of technology in nursing education has revolutionized the way nursing students learn and practice their skills. This workshop aims to offer various innovative and interactive technological tools that support engagement with nursing content. Specifically, this workshop will delve into tools such as virtual simulation, virtual escape rooms, WordPress, and interactive platforms like Slido, Mentimeter, and Kahoot.

Rapid advancements and increasing complexity in healthcare and education demands for innovative educational strategies that enhance learning experiences and better prepare nursing students for the for real-world challenges. Technology-enhanced learning offers a dynamic and interactive approach to education, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills necessary to keep up with the pace of digitally-driven advancements in healthcare and education. The learning objectives of this workshop are as follows:

Understand the role of technology integration in nursing education.
Discuss the benefits and challenges of incorporating technology in nursing education.
Gain hands-on experience by applying the technological tools presented in the workshop.
Share experiences and ideas to influence future directions for research and development in technology-enhanced nursing education.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of how technology can enhance nursing education. They will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills to implement technology in their teaching practices. Additionally, participants will be able to critically assess the impact of these technologies on student learning outcomes and plan Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects to evaluate their effectiveness

This workshop is designed for nursing educators, curriculum developers, and educational technologists who are interested in incorporating technology into nursing education to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.