Proud to Be a Nurse - Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC

About this episode

Jill Van Der Like discusses the value of experience and confidence in nursing beyond the bedside.

Love Frontline Nursing? Let us know This episode features Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC, sharing thoughts on care beyond the bedside, the value of experience, and the importance of confidence. Dr. Van Der Like is the Director of the Nursing Skills & Simulation Laboratory and an Associate Professor of Clinical Practice at the University of West Florida. Dr. Van Der Like has been a registered nurse for over 40 years and a clinical instructor for nineteen of those years. She uses student...

People in this episode

Hosts: Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, Rayna Letourneau

Guests: Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC, Jill Van Der Like

Topics covered

• nursing
• clinical practice
• education
• confidence
• experience

Keywords

• nursing
• clinical instructor
• simulation laboratory
• patient care
• nurse experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of West Florida

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