The Nurse's Toolkit: Essential Skills for Patient Care

Dr. Deborah Lee is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Clinical Learning Center at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. With a robust background in simulation-based learning, she is a certified healthcare simulation educator dedicated to enhancing nursing education through innovative teaching methods. Dr. Lee's research focuses on the efficacy, retention, and transferability of procedural skills using augmented reality devices, reflecting her commitment to integrating technology into healthcare training. She has established collaborative agreements with industry partners to train medical and nursing students globally in essential bedside skills and procedures.In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Lee has maintained a clinical practice as a nurse practitioner in Critical Care for over 12 years, mentoring residents and nurse practitioner students. She teaches a procedures course that prepares graduate nursing students for clinical practice, emphasizing hands-on experiences and knowledge application. Through her course "The Nurse's Toolkit" on Coursera, Dr. Lee shares her expertise in nursing practices, equipping learners with vital skills for their professional development in healthcare settings. Her contributions to nursing education and simulation are instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare training.

Dr. Melissa Bathish is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, where she serves as the Director of the Clinical Learning Center and Simulation Lab. Her professional focus is on simulation-based education, which she utilizes as a fundamental approach to developing critical clinical and decision-making skills among nursing students. With a strong background as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Bathish emphasizes experiential learning and deliberate practice through innovative methods, including mixed reality, 360-degree videos, and high-fidelity manikins.Since joining the faculty in 2006, Dr. Bathish has dedicated her scholarship to enhancing educational outcomes in simulation-based learning and supporting faculty in implementing these experiences. Her teaching philosophy is centered on preparing nursing students to become confident, caring, and competent providers of patient care while adapting to their evolving learning needs. Through her course "The Nurse's Toolkit" on Coursera, Dr. Bathish shares her expertise with a broader audience, equipping future healthcare professionals with essential skills for success in their careers.

Dr. Jeri Antilla is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, specializing in obstetrics and dedicated to the care of birthing individuals and their newborns. With a certification in inpatient obstetrical nursing, Dr. Antilla is recognized as an authority in her field. Her research critically examines the roles of racism and discrimination in health disparities, focusing particularly on the mental health of marginalized birthing populations. Recent studies by Dr. Antilla explore the lived experiences of African-American women, emphasizing chronic stress and mental well-being following perinatal loss.In her teaching, Dr. Antilla combines both didactic and clinical elements within the undergraduate reproductive health course, fostering a passion for learning among her students. She emphasizes advocacy in nursing education, encouraging her students to address healthcare disparities and champion social justice, particularly for vulnerable populations. Through her course "The Nurse's Toolkit" on Coursera, Dr. Antilla equips learners with essential skills and knowledge necessary for providing compassionate and competent care in obstetrics, while reinforcing the importance of advocacy in nursing practice. Her commitment to education, research, and patient care continues to make a significant impact in the field of maternal health.

Dr. Raymond Blush is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, specializing as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in emergency and observation settings. His career has been marked by significant contributions to the development of observation units, where he emphasizes the importance of integrating nursing and medical provider perspectives. Dr. Blush has developed an evidence-based practice focused on patient care in these critical environments, sharing his insights with students from both the emergency department and medical observation settings.In his dual teaching role, Dr. Blush instructs graduate nurse practitioner students through seminar classes and hands-on labs, including wound repair and interpretation of x-rays and EKGs. He also evaluates students in their clinical preceptorships, ensuring they gain practical experience in acute care settings. Since 2017, he has led a global clinical immersion experience in Bangkok, Thailand, further enriching the educational opportunities for his students. Through his course "The Nurse's Toolkit" on Coursera, Dr. Blush equips learners with essential skills for effective nursing practice, fostering a commitment to excellence in patient care and clinical decision-making.