Surface – Making Connections: Interprofessional Partnerships to Bridge the Gap

This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Surface track features guests Dr. Sabra Custer and Dr. Omar Lucas. The discussion focuses on interprofessional education (IPE) and its significance in healthcare, highlighting a successful model implemented at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Custer and Dr. Lucas explain how their program integrates students from nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and social work to provide comprehensive care in an HIV clinic. They emphasize the importance of collaboration, overcoming logistical challenges, and creating a supportive learning environment. The episode concludes with reflections on the benefits of IPE and its impact on bridging the gap between academic preparation and real-world clinical practice.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.