Beyond Busywork: The Transformational Power of Case-Based Learning
Case-based learning is more than an alternative to lectures—it’s a powerful way to bridge the…
Keith RischerOctober 1, 2025
Trending Topics in Nursing Education: Strategies to Use in Post-Conference to Develop Clinical Judgment
I addressed a recent post by a member in the Facebook group Teachers Transforming Nursing…
Innovative Active Learning Strategies to Develop Caring and Clinical Judgment
Active learning is critical for engaging students and getting them to think critically. How do…
Guest AuthorApril 15, 2021
Fostering a Culture of Civility in Nursing Education and Practice
Why do incivility and bullying remain a problem in nursing education and practice settings when…
Guest AuthorMarch 31, 2021
Developing Professional Identity Using Case Studies
How do you integrate Professional Identity Formation into your curricula? During my recent Facebook and…
Guest AuthorMarch 18, 2021
Four Principles to Transform How Nursing is Taught
I recently discussed on Facebook and YouTube Live, four essential principles that are critical to…
Guest AuthorFebruary 18, 2021
Developing Clinical Reasoning for Success on the Next-Generation NCLEX and in Clinical Practice
Donna D. "Iggy" Ignatavicius, a nationally and internationally recognized expert in nursing education joined me…
Guest AuthorFebruary 4, 2021
Why You (and your students!) Need to Know the 5 Rights of Clinical Reasoning
Did you even know that there are 5 "rights" related to clinical reasoning? In addition…
Keith RischerJuly 25, 2019
How to Use SBAR to Develop Clinical Judgment
What is the best way to develop the clinical judgment that students require for safe…
Keith RischerMay 23, 2019
How an Ancient Greek Philosopher Can Help Your Students Think More Like a Nurse
Though Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher lived over 2500 years ago, his unique style of…
Keith RischerOctober 18, 2018
How to Strengthen & Develop the Critical Thinking Students Require for Practice
Can critical thinking be taught? I have developed six sequential questions and share them in…
Keith RischerJune 28, 2018
What the Best Educators Do to Develop the Thinking of Students
What do Socrates, Jesus, and transformational nurse educators today have in common? They all use…
Keith RischerMay 31, 2018