09/23/2025
TODAY: The Florida Center for Nursing September webinar "Active Learning & Simulation in Nursing Education" will take place today at 11am EST. There is still time to register: flcntr.org/learning-and-simulation
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the use of virtual reality and simulation technologies to enhance practice readiness.
2. Discuss the challenges and limitations of using virtual reality and simulation in nursing education.
3. Compare different simulation modalities (e.g., high-fidelity mannequins, VR platforms, case-based scenarios) and their educational benefits.
4. Explore real-world examples that demonstrate the integration of active learning and simulation to improve quality outcomes.
Presenters:
- Mindi Anderson, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC. CNE, CHSOS, CHSE-A, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN, Associate Dean for Simulation and Immersive Learning, Professor, Director of Healthcare Simulation Program, UCF College of Nursing
- Samantha Stephenson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, Lecturer, Undergraduate Simulation Co-coordinator, UCF College of Nursing
- Frances Armstrong, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, Clinical Assistant, Professor, Graduate Simulation Coordinator, UCF College of Nursing
- Warren Cantrell, LCDR (USN ret.), MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, Education Specialist, Simulation Center, Mayo Clinic
Visit flcntr.org/learning-and-simulation to register.
ANCC Accreditation Statement
USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses who complete this NCPD activity and claim credit can be awarded up to 1.00 ANCC contact hour.
