Skyscape’s trusted content App, on Infectious Disease released and available since 2015, has been removed by Google unilaterally from its Play Store, citing “Sensitive Events”. This is trusted content, editorially prepared with clinically relevant information, referencing many Infectious Diseases such as SARS, MERS and Corona Virus. Google has objected on us trying to promote this […]
Author Archives: Nursing Educator
Summer is the Power Season for Nursing Faculty
Co-Author, Fundamentals of Nursing:Active Learning for Collaborative Practice, 2e and Conceptual Care Mapping: Case Studies for Improving Communication, Collaboration, and Care, Elsevier Summer is the season for creative thinking as a faculty member. When the number of committee and faculty meetings is typically fewer, it’s time to integrate more evidence-based active learning and evaluation strategies into our […]
How do we care for our students?
In the third edition of Skyscape’s Fellows Advisory Network nursing newsletter, we explored how faculty members can take care of themselves by growing what you know, learning what you don’t know, and being comfortable saying no. These same words – “Know, Don’t Know, and No” – can help us care for our students as we […]
Medical Librarians: Vital Partners in Healthcare
“What could explain my patient’s pain and discolored legs after ankle surgery?”
What does self-care have to do with my role as an educator?
Know, Don’t know, No.
New research shows exercise benefits can be passed down to children
Scientists have proven that we may pass the benefits of physical and mental exercises to our brain onto our children through improved learning ability. And that happens without any alterations in the DNA. That’s why people over 50 years old should do brain twisting exercises such as puzzles to keep their mind sharp. As such, […]
Nutrition receives new attention in Medical Field
Medical students have noticed that nutrition and diet receive scant attention in their course of studies. Now, they want change—in the form of dietary knowledge they can use to treat common health problems. Diet, Medicine, and Social Issues Are Coming Together in Britain More and more people today are coping with weight concerns, depression, and […]
NCLEX Exam Format and Information
So you’re preparing to take the NCLEX-RN nursing exam. Fantastic. This will be a milestone in your nursing career, and the test is pricey, so you want to optimize your chances of getting a high score. Registration and scheduling fees are typically between $200 and $300. Additional costs for materials tend to run an average […]
GRIT: Why is It So Important?
In recent discussions of success and mastery, “GRIT” has quickly become a go-to buzzword referring to a person’s drive and persistence at mastering new skills and achieving long-term success. No matter what stage you may find yourself at in your career, having GRIT can be your greatest asset. By having a better understanding of what […]
Print vs. Digital – Which is Better for the Student?
Is education more effective through digital tools or traditional print books and literature? The anecdotal debate is loud, but the timing of a number of studies is now starting to clear up the dust. What is also becoming clear is that the goals of education are just as important for lesson learning as the format […]