Elizabeth Gulledge, PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC
Professor, Chief Nursing Administrator/Associate Dean
Jacksonville State University
Dr. Gulledge’s experience as a faculty member instructing undergraduate and graduate students in the nursing discipline has been extensive and provides her with excellent experience in how to support students and assist them in graduating to assume roles in the health care system. In addition, Dr. Gulledge has directed students in independent study and has served as Chair on doctoral committees for students. Further, Dr. Gulledge has/is serving in an administrative role as Chief Nursing Administrator and Associate Dean of the College of Health Professions and Wellness. She has experience in grant implementation and managing large projects.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Simulation is a component of health care education and has provided active learning experiences in a clinical laboratory setting for students for countless years. Utilizing simulators is an evidence-based teaching approach that is widely accepted and incorporated in health care education programs including nursing, advanced practice nursing, respiratory therapy, and athletic training programs. In the simulation laboratory, students experience the "next best thing" to a live patient-care setting. A simulation activity can also provide students an opportunity to develop greater self-efficacy…