Released April 3, 2025

About the Webinar

This thought-provoking webinar explores practical approaches to integrating AI in nursing simulation. Expert simulationists share strategies for maintaining educational integrity while leveraging AI tools to enhance scenario development, debriefing practices, and student engagement in healthcare training.

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Webinar Summary

The OADN Simulation Committee webinar explored integrating artificial intelligence into nursing simulation while maintaining educational integrity. Panelists emphasized that AI should enhance—not replace—faculty expertise in simulation development. The discussion covered using AI for simulation design, highlighting methods to develop scenarios aligned with Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice. Panelists noted AI platforms often produce similar patient demographics for specific conditions, potentially reinforcing stereotypes unless prompts are modified to create diverse profiles. Ethical considerations examined how the Simulationist Code of Ethics should guide AI implementation, stressing transparency with stakeholders and critical evaluation of outputs to identify biases or inaccuracies.

Practical applications discussed included creating patient images for electronic records, developing chatbots for student-patient interactions, generating preparation materials, and producing instructional videos. The panel also discussed using AI to create debriefing questions and "what if" scenarios to enhance learning. The webinar explored differences between AI-generated performance feedback and facilitator-led reflective feedback, noting that while AI can provide objective assessment, human facilitators remain essential for promoting critical thinking through guided reflection.

Quality assurance recommendations included pilot testing AI-enhanced simulations and evaluating outputs before implementation. Throughout the session, speakers emphasized that faculty remain irreplaceable in ensuring simulation experiences support students’ clinical judgment development. They advised educators to approach AI as a complementary tool that, when used ethically and with proper oversight, can enhance simulation experiences while maintaining educational standards and learning outcomes.

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About The Presenters

FACILITATOR:

Janeen Berndt, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE

Dr. Janeen Berndt, a Certified Nurse Educator since 2006, brings over a decade of expertise in online nursing education, competency-based learning, and patient simulation to higher education. Her notable achievements include leading undergraduate nursing programs through the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding virtual learning in prelicensure education, improving clinical experiences through high-fidelity simulation, and holding multiple certifications while serving as President of the Psi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma and Chair of the OADN VSR reviewer task force.

FACILITATOR:

Theresa Cooney, MSN, RN

Theresa Cooney is an experienced nurse with 35 years of international experience, specializing in pediatrics, and has transitioned to academia with a focus on nursing education and simulation. At Howard Community College, she teaches a concept-based curriculum, contributes to curriculum development and faculty professional development, and is actively involved with OADN’s Virtual Simulation Review team, demonstrating her commitment to advancing nursing education through innovative teaching methods and technology integration.

PANELIST:

Elizabeth Robison, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE-A

Dr. Liz Robison, a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced and Certified Nurse Educator, is an independent consultant with extensive experience in simulation and patient safety, having served 22 years in the US Air Force Nurse Corps and nearly 16 years in prelicensure nursing education. Currently co-chair of OADN’s Simulation Committee, she has presented on using generative AI in nursing curriculum and worked internationally on incorporating AI into simulation scenarios.

PANELIST:

Corinn Herrell, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNEn

Corinn has been in Nursing since 2003, with 17 years as a Registered nurse, serving the geriatric/adult population in progressive care units. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University in November 2013. Corinn has worked as a Nursing Educator in both the Academic and hospital settings for 11 years accumulating 11 years of Simulation experience in that time. Corinn currently works at Phoenix College Nursing as the Simulation Coordinator for the program and holds Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.

PANELIST:

Tammy Schwaab, DNP, RN, CHSE

Dr. Tammy Schwaab, Simulation Director and Professor at Carroll Community College, is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator with experience in simulation since 2010 and nursing education since 2001. Her DNP project explored using clinical simulation to improve new graduate nurse confidence. She actively contributes to the field through leadership and membership in organizations like OADN, INACSL, MCSRC, and the Maryland Community and College Simulation User Network, where she served as Secretary and President. She’s also a member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

PANELIST:

Deborah Lord, CHSE, MSN, RN

Deborah Lord is an ADN instructor at Delaware Technical Community College, overseeing the Simulation Lab since 2011. She holds an ADN (Wesley College), BSN (Wilmington University), MSN/FNP, and has completed six doctoral-level nursing courses. Her nursing background includes adult, neonatal, and pediatric care. As a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), she’s passionate about simulation’s positive impact on patient care and dedicated to fostering the next generation of nurses by enriching their education and building a strong foundation for their careers.

PANELIST:

Diane Lynn Bradley, MS, RN, CNE, CHSE

Diane, a Registered Nurse for over 38 years, holds a BSN and MS in Exercise Physiology (West Virginia University) and an MS in Nursing Education (Walden University). Her clinical background spans various medical-surgical units, cardiac rehab, acute inpatient rehab, home health, and hospice. A Delaware Technical Community College instructor since 2007, she’s been involved with simulation since 2009, spurred by a NLN scholarship. Currently, she participates in all campus simulation activities and is a Certified Nurse Educator and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.

PANELIST:

Courtney McNulty

Courtney McNulty is the Content Solutions Manager at Unbound Medicine, where she focuses on integrating generative AI into nursing education. She enjoys delivering presentations, workshops, and panel discussions to help educators see the potential of AI in their curriculum. Courtney works closely with clients to understand their needs, aiming to provide solutions that truly make a difference. Courtney is dedicated to advancing healthcare education through innovative AI applications.

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