Strategic Alliance of Second Life in an Executive Nursing Track
Location
Room 129
Proposal Track
Practice Report
Session Format
Poster
Session Format
Presentation
Preferred Time
Friday morning
Abstract
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Mission
The utilization of SL in the Executive Track practicum is an academic innovation in graduate nursing. By enabling select student to complete their necessary program requirements in a setting to become empowered to be knowledgeable nurse leaders through the various case scenarios, assignments, and course content.
Our Purpose
As our students progress through the SL Executive Track, they are prepared for a wide range of scenarios specific to nurse executive leaders in healthcare. These experiences offer exposure to real-life situations which they may not have had previous exposure.
Five Key Organizational Strategies for 2014-2018; Applicable Specifically to the SL Executive Practicum:
1. Lead transformation in nursing education:
Some ways in which SL implements this strategy:
- · Invest in non-traditional, innovative teaching methodologies, pedagogies and programs such as virtual simulation, gaming and inter-professional education that engage students and prepare them for future practice
- · Create opportunities for scholarship and thought leadership among faculty and staff; increase faculty, staff, student and alumni involvement and leadership in professional associations; and pursue partnerships that advance Chamberlain’s reputation and strategies
2. Achieve superior academic outcomes:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
- · Improve and update curricula consistent with the evolving science of nursing education
- · InInvest in enhancing faculty performance to improve instructional performance, new faculty preparedness, and scholarly contributions
3. Build Chamberlain Care as a key differentiator:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
- · A Achieve culture of service and caring (via the student peer participation and dedication of faculty within SL to this initiative)
4. Grow enrollments by expanding campuses and online programs:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
Additional staff have been added to help support faculty and students within SL.
5. Develop best-in-class team:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
Faculty who have an interest in SL are provided an extensive orientation. Support for faculty mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SME) is ongoing.
Keywords
Second Life; innovation; executive; nursing practicum
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Recommended Citation
Meeks, Diana, "Strategic Alliance of Second Life in an Executive Nursing Track" (2015). Georgia Educational Research Association Conference. 43.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2015/2015/43
Strategic Alliance of Second Life in an Executive Nursing Track
Room 129
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Mission
The utilization of SL in the Executive Track practicum is an academic innovation in graduate nursing. By enabling select student to complete their necessary program requirements in a setting to become empowered to be knowledgeable nurse leaders through the various case scenarios, assignments, and course content.
Our Purpose
As our students progress through the SL Executive Track, they are prepared for a wide range of scenarios specific to nurse executive leaders in healthcare. These experiences offer exposure to real-life situations which they may not have had previous exposure.
Five Key Organizational Strategies for 2014-2018; Applicable Specifically to the SL Executive Practicum:
1. Lead transformation in nursing education:
Some ways in which SL implements this strategy:
- · Invest in non-traditional, innovative teaching methodologies, pedagogies and programs such as virtual simulation, gaming and inter-professional education that engage students and prepare them for future practice
- · Create opportunities for scholarship and thought leadership among faculty and staff; increase faculty, staff, student and alumni involvement and leadership in professional associations; and pursue partnerships that advance Chamberlain’s reputation and strategies
2. Achieve superior academic outcomes:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
- · Improve and update curricula consistent with the evolving science of nursing education
- · InInvest in enhancing faculty performance to improve instructional performance, new faculty preparedness, and scholarly contributions
3. Build Chamberlain Care as a key differentiator:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
- · A Achieve culture of service and caring (via the student peer participation and dedication of faculty within SL to this initiative)
4. Grow enrollments by expanding campuses and online programs:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
Additional staff have been added to help support faculty and students within SL.
5. Develop best-in-class team:
Some ways SL implements this strategy:
Faculty who have an interest in SL are provided an extensive orientation. Support for faculty mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SME) is ongoing.