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Dr. Valerie Wright DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, RYT

Assistant Professor
Mennonite College of Nursing
Office
MNSC Mcn Simulation Center 125
  • About
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  • Awards & Honors
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Biography

I have had the privilege of working at the bedside as well as teaching our next generation of nurses. I love both and am very honored to be a part of this great profession of nurses!

Current Courses

327.001Leadership Dimensions Of Nursing

327.002Leadership Dimensions Of Nursing

327.001Leadership Dimensions Of Nursing

Teaching Interests & Areas

Leadership, Neonatal Intensive Care, Yoga, Nutrition, Overall Wellness, Self-Care, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics (school nursing)

Research Interests & Areas

Interprofessional Education, Rural Health Risk Reduction, Gamification in Academia, Simulation

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Educational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

MSN Nursing Education

Millikin University

BSN Nursing

Mennonite College of Nursing

Other General Studies (Prerequisite studies for BSN)

Parkland Community College

Diversity and Inclusion Training Recognition Award

CTLT at ISU
2021

RISE to the COVID Challenge Recognition Award

CTLT at ISU
2020

40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Award

American Nurses Association, Illinois
2015

1st place Professional Poster Winner

1 st Annual Evidence Based Practice Nursing Conference, Carle Hospital
2009

Professional Practice Award for Excellence

Carle Foundation Hospital
2007

Nurse Exemplar Award

Carle Foundation Hospital
2006

Professional Practice Award for Excellence

Carle Foundation Hospital
2006

Professional Practice Award for Excellence

Carle Foundation Hospital
2002

Journal Article

Watkins, S., Jarvill, M., & Wright, V. Encounters with Standardized Participant Feedback for Prelicensure Nursing Students. Nurse Educator 47.2 (2021): 125-126.

Presentations

COLLABORATE: Learning IPE One Hand at a Time. Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing Ambulatory Care Symposium. Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing Ambulatory Care Symposium. (2022)
COLLABORATE: Learning IPE One Hand at a Time. FSI Conference. University of Illinois. (2022)
Self-Care PROUD Event. Self-Care PROUD Event. MCN at ISU. (2022)
Adding Primary Care to Your Course-Didactic Course. Adding Primary Care to Your Course-Didactic Course. Illinois State University Mennonite College of Nursing Faculty Development Continuing Education Activity. (2021)
Interprofessional education simulation learning outcomes study.. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference Poster Presentation. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference Poster Presentation. (2021)
Nursing Interprofessional Education Simulation Learning Outcomes Study. 2021 Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Research Conference. Mennonite College of Nursing. (2021)
Nursing Interprofessional Education Simulation Learning Outcomes Study. MCN Virtual Research Symposium 2021. Mennonite College of Nursing. (2021)
Pront, L., Muller, A., Koschade, A., & Hutton, A. (2018). Gaming in nursing education: A literature review. Nursing Education Perspectives, 39(1) 23–28. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000251.
Reed, J. M. (2020). Gaming in nursing education: Recent trends and future paths. Journal of Nursing Education, 59(7), 375–381. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200617-04.
Skiba, D. J. (2008). Nursing education 2.0: Games as pedagogical platforms. Nursing Education Perspectives, 29(3). 174–175.
Vlachopoulos, D., & Agoritsa, M. (2017). The effect of games and simulations on higher education: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 14(1). 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-017-0062-1.
References: Bristol, T. (2020). Next Generation NCLEX (NGN): Applications to the Educational Settings. NCLEX Conference, (pp. 1-39). (Virtual). Dickison, P., Kaerling, K., & Lasater, K. (2019). Integrating the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Clinical Judgement Model Into Nursing Educational Framework. Journal of Nursing Education, 58(2). doi:10.3928/01484834-20190122-03 NCSBN. (2020). http://ncbn.org. Retrieved from NCSBN Clinical Judgement Measurement Model: https://www.ncsbn.org/14798.htm
References: Pront, L., Muller, A., Koschade, A., & Hutton, A. (2018). Gaming in nursing education: A literature review. Nursing Education Perspectives, 39(1) 23–28. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000251. Reed, J. M. (2020). Gaming in nursing education: Recent trends and future paths. Journal of Nursing Education, 59(7), 375–381. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200617-04. Skiba, D. J. (2008). Nursing education 2.0: Games as pedagogical platforms. Nursing Education Perspectives, 29(3). 174–175. Vlachopoulos, D., & Agoritsa, M. (2017). The effect of games and simulations on higher education: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 14(1). 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-017-0062-1.

Grants & Contracts

Center for Teaching and Learning Teaching Innovation Grant received for Evaluation of The Innovative Card Game Collaborate: Learning IPE One Hand at A Time.. ISU. Illinois State University. (2022)
Ford Ridge Wind Community Grant. Apex Energy. State. (2021)
Ford Ridge Wind Community Grant. Apex Energy. State. (2021)
Teaching Innovations Grant Application. ISU. Illinois State University. (2021)
Ford Ridge Wind Community Grant. Apex Clean Energy. Local. (2020)