<2.5-min. read> The NCSBN — the National Council of State Boards of Nursing — impacts your nursing program on multiple levels. These FAQs explain how.

<4-min. read> When the pandemic began, nurse educators didn’t waver. They set up virtual office hours so they were there when students needed them most.

<7-min. read> Don’t give in to the negative impact of COVID-19 on your life. Focus on optimism as a key part of your self care as a nurse.

<5-min. read> Nursing school accreditations may be following the same path as learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: moving online. Be prepared.

<3-min. read> As a nurse educator, you’ve taken on a challenge this last semester that you likely never, ever expected. But you did. And you’ve rocked it.

<6-min. read> Now, more than ever, you must build your resilience to stress, and the first step of your nursing self care plan is to focus on mindfulness.

<6-min. read> Nurse educators have turned to simulation to replace clinical hours during the COVID-19 pandemic as healthcare sites limit student access. This situation has left many educators struggling as they anticipate future accreditation reviews. Fortunately, online solutions such as ATI’s Real Life Clinical Reasoning provide prepared lesson plans, student worksheets, and more to make documenting lesson-plan changes simpler.

<10-min. read> Many nursing schools are replacing clinical hours with screen-based simulation during the COVID-19 pandemic. But you may worry how this solution will impact your program when accreditation rolls around. With some preparation and strong documentation, however, you needn’t be concerned.

<2.5-min. read> Research supports virtual simulation as an effective teaching method that results in improved student learning outcomes.

<7-min. read> The COVID-19 outbreak has forced nursing programs to eliminate in-person teaching and move all classes online. Simultaneously, many clinical placements are barring students from attending. However, you have resources to help your students overcome these educational challenges. Video Case Studies, for example, is a valuable solution for use in the virtual classroom, especially for clinical make-up assignments.

<4-min. read> The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted nearly every aspect of life in the United States, and many nursing programs have closed campuses for an extended — or indefinite — time. This situation presents numerous challenges: quickly shifting to a virtual instructional setting, fulfilling clinical requirements, and proctoring assessments in a controlled environment, among others. All these aspects are challenging, but proctored assessments is proving to be one of the most significant concerns for many.

<3-min. read> Your choice of learning management system (LMS) is likely determined by your school. But you may not be as familiar with its features as other faculty who have been using it regularly prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. To help you make the transition for implementing this tool as smooth as possible, consider these questions.

<3-min. read>A significant challenge when teaching students remotely is keeping them engaged with your course material. Right now, students are easily distracted with concerns for themselves, family, and friends, as well as trying to learn in settings that may be less than conducive to focusing on their studies. These considerations make it all the more important to find tools that create interactive and fun ways to build their comprehension and retention.

<2-min. read> Getting students engaged in online discussions is a way to assess their level of comprehension of the content. But how do you ensure you're grading their responses fairly? A grading rubric will keep you consistent.

<5.5-min. read> With the requirement to move in-person nursing courses to the virtual world during the COVID-19 pandemic, your online discussion boards become a crucial component. They serve multiple purposes, from helping to assess students’ comprehension of content to encouraging student engagement.

<8-min. read> Take a deep breath. If you have little experience in remote teaching, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed at the idea of moving all your nursing courses online. We’re here to help, however, with tips on quickly setting up your virtual classroom.

<1-min. read> As you bring your students online for their learning, some may need a bit of coaching to be comfortable in the virtual world. To help, ATI is creating resources such as this 4-min. video on how to access remediation support in the Student Portal.

<1-min. read> To help you with the switch to online-only learning, ATI's nurse educator team is scheduling a lineup of webinars in coming weeks. After the first webinar on each topic is recorded, it will be posted within 24 hours in ATI Academy.

<5-min. read> Based on the webinar "Best practices for moving your classroom online" presented recently by ATI's expert nurse educators, this handbook provides key points that you can refer to as you transition your in-person classrooms to an online-only experience. (To watch the webinar, log in at www.ATItesting.com and scroll down to ATI Academy in the far-left column. Search for the webinar by title.)

<1.45-min. read> If your students need opportunities for make-up clinical assignments, in addition to delivering opportunities to enhance their clinical judgment skills, take advantage of ATI's Video Case Studies solution. You can use this interactive tool in the virtual classroom, as well as assigning its modules for independent study.