How WGU is Changing the Face of Nursing Education with Kim Kelly-Cortez
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In the first episode of Season 2 of WGU Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Kim Kelly-Cortez, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Programs at Western Governors University (WGU) and the Vice President of Nursing for the Leavitt School of Health, to discuss the future of nursing education and the innovative approaches being taken to prepare the next generation of nurses.
Join them as they:
- Delve into Kim’s journey into nursing
- Discuss the challenges in nursing education
- Shine a light on WGU's pre-licensure program for nursing
- Talk about the current nursing shortage
With a background in education and a passion for healthcare, Kim has played a crucial role in driving the nursing faculty at WGU into the 21st century. She has helped expand enrollment, improve NCLEX scores, and increase student satisfaction.
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Sage Advice is brought to you by Western Governors University. To learn more about WGU and how it's pioneering a new path in higher education, visit https://www.wgu.edu/impact
Κεφάλαια
1. How WGU is Changing the Face of Nursing Education with Kim Kelly-Cortez (00:00:00)
2. Becoming a Nurse (00:00:02)
3. Career Choice (00:05:04)
4. Education Journey to Becoming a Nurse (00:11:25)
5. Benefits of Online Nursing Education (00:17:04)
6. Addressing Nursing Shortage, Supporting Next Generation (00:22:50)
7. Nursing Education and Clinical Placement Issues (00:29:20)
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