In September, BRTC Simulation Lab Facilitator Bridgette Kasinger presented “Augmenting Future Practice Through Use of Interdisciplinary Simulation” at the Simulator User Network (SUN) Conference in Houston.
The SUN Conference is put on by Laerdal, a vendor of medical simulation and clinical education equipment. Healthcare professionals and students who at the SUN Conference have a chance to learn about the latest in medical simulation and equipment, participate in hands-on learning, and hear from leaders in the field. Institutions both large and small attend these conferences to share and collect information about best practices, overcoming challenges, and moving forward in complex health systems to enhance learner experiences while promoting better future practice.
This conference was important for Kasinger. As the simulation lab facilitator, she oversees all of BRTC’s on-campus clinical lab space and facilitates all simulation exercises. Students in both the registered nursing and practical nursing programs use this space.
“It was a huge honor to present at a conference hosted by such an influential corporation in the simulation world,” said Kasinger. “My topic was one of many that was able to be shared with professionals from entities including healthcare, fire science and law enforcement. It was truly amazing to see the genuine receptiveness of all presenters, as well as the open sharing of valuable information between professionals from all over the world.”
For more information about BRTC’s nursing program, contact Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Jason Linam at 870-248-4000 or jason.linam@blackrivertech.edu.