Building Bridges to Clinical Practice
Learn how immersive VR simulation and data-driven education models can expand clinical training, address workforce challenges, and improve nurse readiness and retention.
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What to Expect
The nursing workforce continues to face interconnected challenges, including limited clinical placements, preceptor shortages, and high first-year turnover, that strain both academic programs and healthcare organizations. Solving these issues requires more than isolated solutions; it calls for coordinated, evidence-based approaches that connect education, transition-to-practice, and retention.
This CE webinar explores how immersive learning and data-informed measurement can work together to strengthen clinical workforce readiness and performance outcomes across the nursing continuum. Drawing on insights from the Casey-Fink Surveys and real-world examples of simulation and virtual reality (VR), speakers will discuss how academic–practice partnerships, structured learning experiences, and targeted feedback can expand clinical capacity, support preceptors, and improve retention. Participants will leave with practical strategies for aligning education, nursing simulation, and workforce development efforts to build a more stable, practice-ready nursing workforce.
Speakers
Maggie Major
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RN, Ed.S.
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.
Kathy Casey
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PHD, RN, NPD-BC, FAAN
Kathy Casey, PhD, RN, NPD-BC is certified in Nursing Professional Development. She has designed and coordinated Nurse Residency Programs which focus on supporting and retaining newly graduated nurses as they transition into professional nursing practice. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado, College of Nursing, and Affiliate Faculty at Colorado Christian University. Kathy is also an ANCC PTAP Residency Program lead appraiser. Kathy has multiple publications and given national presentations on nurse residency program development. She authored an NLN book chapter on Evaluation of Education Programs in Practice Settings and has podcasts on the Use of Survey Data to Measure Program Outcomes. In March 2023, she received the Marlene Kramer Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Nursing Professional Development, Board of Directors. In April 2023, she was selected to join the ANA Research Advisory Council. She received her BSN from Pacific Lutheran University, her MSN from the University of Colorado, College of Nursing, and her PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing.
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