INACSL 2025

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.

Dr. Christine "Christy" Heid is a seasoned nursing educator, simulationist, and healthcare advocate with over 20 years of experience. Currently pursuing a post-master's Nurse Practitioner certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing at Maryville University, she is also committed to raising awareness and research funding for Ovarian Cancer. Holding a PhD in Nursing and an MSN focused on Healthcare Education from the University of Phoenix, along with a BSN from Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Christy blends academic rigor with clinical expertise. Her professional journey includes roles as a Nursing Education Consultant, Principal Investigator on a multi-site research project, and various faculty positions at Ashland University and Marion Technical College. Her clinical practice has taken her from large hospital systems and community care centers as a specialist in medical-surgical, oncology, palliative care, and vascular nursing. An advocate for innovative teaching, Dr. Heid has contributed to curriculum development and active learning strategies in nursing education. She serves as the chair of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation Learning Education Committee and is involved with the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Simulation Committee.

Margaret "Maggie" Major is a dynamic educator and innovator in the field of nursing education, currently serving as a Nursing Simulation Consultant for UbiSim. 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.