IMSH 2026

Margaret "Maggie" Major is a dynamic educator and innovator in the field of nursing education. With an Ed.S. in Education specializing in Educational Technology from Walden University, Maggie brings a wealth of experience from her roles in secondary and post-secondary education. Her expertise spans curriculum development, online learning, and educational technology integration, making her an invaluable asset in advancing nursing education through cutting-edge simulation software. Her background as a Nurse Aide Program Coordinator and long-standing Adjunct Faculty member at Harrisburg Area Community College has given her unique insights into the evolving needs of nursing education. By championing the use of simulation and technology in nursing education, Maggie is playing a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare education, preparing nurses who are confident, competent, and technologically adept for the challenges of modern healthcare delivery.

Christine Vogel is a clinical nurse, simulationist, and nurse educator who believes in the capacity of every nurse learner to realize their full potential by engaging in deliberate practice and choosing to start with the "Basic Assumption" that everyone is intelligent, capable, cares about doing their best, and wants to improve. As Lead Nurse Educator at UbiSim, Christine is actively engaged in designing, piloting, and evaluating evidence-based immersive VR simulations for nurse learners. In addition to her 25+ years in nursing, she has over a decade of experience in nursing academia where she developed, facilitated, and evaluated high-fidelity simulations in virtual reality as well as other modalities.

Debra "Debbie" Loop, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, is a Nurse Educator at UbiSim with 37+ years in nursing education and 18 years specializing in simulation. She creates immersive VR scenarios that equip faculty with innovative teaching tools and empower learners to think critically, observe carefully, and practice safely.