Building Clinical Judgment: Scaffolding Simulation for Nursing Education

In this episode of NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted, host Raquel Bertiz from the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Education Excellence is joined by Dr. Beth Rogers, an assistant professor at Texas Christian University and associate editor of Clinical Simulation in Nursing. Together, they explore the critical role of simulation design in fostering clinical judgment, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills and intentional scaffolding to reduce cognitive load. Dr. Rogers shares insights from her research, highlighting how gradual progression in complexity enhances learner confidence and competency. This engaging conversation underscores the need for strategic simulation practices to better prepare nursing students for real-world challenges.Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the leading organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Find past episodes of the NLN Nursing EDge podcast online. Get instant updates by following the NLN on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. For more information, visit NLN.org.