Chronic pain affects over 51 million adults in the United States and is closely linked with mental health challenges, substance use, and increased healthcare burden. Preparing future nurses to assess and manage pain effectively is a growing educational priority, particularly in the care of critically ill and vulnerable populations. This CE webinar presentation highlights findings from a literature review examining clinical simulation-based learning as a strategy for pain education in nursing. Through a rigorous review process, researchers identified six key studies and analyzed recurring themes. Results revealed that simulation-based learning promotes compassionate communication, encourages interprofessional collaboration, and reinforces advocacy for vulnerable patients—core competencies that align with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) guidelines. However, few studies currently reflect standardized curricular integration of these frameworks. This CE webinar will explore the implications of these findings and provide strategies for implementing clinical simulation-based pain education into existing nursing curricula. Attendees will gain insight into how clinical simulation can be leveraged to cultivate empathy, teamwork, and clinical judgment, ultimately improving the quality of patient care.
Dr. Heather Cole is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Simulation at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing. She obtained her BSN from the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing and an MSN from the University of North Alabama in Nursing Education. She obtained her Ph.D. in Nursing Science from the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama in Huntsville Joint Ph.D. Program. Passionate about advancing simulation science, she is committed to fostering interprofessional collaboration, improving learner outcomes, and preparing the next generation of nurses through innovative, tech-enhanced strategies. Her research explores the intersection of simulation, technology, and interprofessional education, integrating artificial intelligence to personalize learning, streamline assessment, and advance competency-based education frameworks.
Mahalia Gray Barrow is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She received her ASN degree from the Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing at the University of West Alabama. She earned her BSN from the University of Alabama, as well as her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Clinical Nurse Leadership. Dr. Barrow earned her Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership in 2022 from the University of Alabama. Dr. Barrow’s research focus explores how curriculum prepares our nursing students to navigate conflict, mainly incivility, once they enter the nursing workforce. She believes in a proactive approach to aid in identifying and addressing incivility rather than a reactive one.
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