Connie Watson

Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulation-based learning, which improved student competency and critical thinking skills.

• Supported faculty in delivering engaging lectures and practical demonstrations.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
• Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to the continuous improvement of the nursing program.
• Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
• Trained 30 students per class to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.

• Manage the simulation committee in the mentoring of faculty in simulation design.
• Facilitated engaging clinical simulations to improve students' practical skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Integrating evidence-based practice guidelines in current and future simulation.
• Directing senior nursing student in a classroom, clinical, and simulation settings on ICU, CVICU, and NICU and step down units.
• Directly cared for patients at least 96 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.