Debriefing as an Instrument to Promote Student/Faculty Partnerships

Presenter Information

Heather B. Norris, Eastern Kentucky UniversityFollow
Keri New, Eastern Kentucky UniversityFollow
Catherine Edwards, Eastern Kentucky UniversityFollow

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

Student/faculty partnerships are essential to academic success. Key components of the partnership include mutual trust, respect, and open communication. Faculty can integrate debriefing and therapeutic communication techniques in student conversations to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Author Biography

Dr. Heather Norris is an Associate Professor with Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Nursing. She has over thirty years of nursing experience, with twenty-four years of experience as an educator in both the hospital and academic settings. She has published research on evaluating preceptors and outcomes associated with simulation-based learning.

Dr. Keri New is an Associate Professor and Simulation Coordinator with Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Nursing. She has over twenty years of nursing experience and over ten years of experience in health care simulation both in the academic and healthcare settings. She completed the CAE/INACSL Simulation Fellowship in 2017.

Dr. Catherine Edwards is an Associate Professor and BSN Undergraduate Coordinator with Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Nursing. She has twenty two years of nursing experience, with a background in critical care. Dr. Edwards has been an educator for thirteen years, and has completed her Certificate in College Teaching and Learning.

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