Dr. Valerie Wright DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, RYT
Assistant Professor
Mennonite College of Nursing
Office
MNSC Mcn Simulation Center 125
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- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
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.
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)