Education
(Degree, Focus Areas, Year)
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PhD,
Nursing Education, Theory, and Research, 2004
MSN, Nursing Education/Adult Health, 1996
BSN, Nursing, 1987
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Most
Recent/Selected Simulation-related Publications/Presentations
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Recent Publications:
Thomas, C. (2015). Theory to practice integration. In Smith, M. J.,
Carpenter, R., & Fitzpatrick, J. J. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of nursing
education. New York: Springer Publishing.
Thomas, C., & Mraz, M. (2013). Designing a Medication Cart and
Computerized Chart on a Budget. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing: CIN
Plus. 31(6), 251-254.
Thomas, C., & Mackey, E. (2012). Impact of a Clinical Simulation Elective
on BSN Student Clinical Confidence. Journal of Nursing Education, 51(4),
236-239.
Recent Presentations:
Philadelphia Simulation Consortium - May 22, 2014, University of Pennsylvania
School of Nursing, Philadelphia PA. Presented research paper entitled:
Elective Couse in Patient Simulation: Impact on BSN Student Confidence
Recent Posters:
National League for Nursing/Elsevier Technology Conference, 9th annual -
Nashville, TN, October 24-26, 2014. Co-presenting Faculty Development: A Tool
Kit for Simulation Educators that includes analysis of simulation educators
experience along the novice to expert continuum and resources designed for
NLN/SIRC website materials.
National League for Nursing/Elsevier Technology Conference, 9th annual -
Nashville, TN, October 24-26, 2014. Co-presented: Computerized Chart and
Medication Dispenser on a Shoe-string Budget - the design and use of
innovative low cost patient computerized charting system for use in
simulation laboratories.
National Student Nurses' Association Annual Conference - Charlotte, NC, April
3-6, 2013. Co-presented a research proposal poster with nursing students
entitled: The Effect of High-Fidelity Simulation on Student Skill and
Decision Making.
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