SPEAKER INFORMATION

Pamela R. Jeffries, DNS, RN, FAAN, ANEF is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor in the Department of Health Systems and Outcomes at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. A sought after consultant, she is widely published and is nationally and internationally known for her research and work in developing simulations and for her expertise in experiential learning, innovative teaching strategies, and new pedagogies. Dr. Jeffries served as the Project Director for a national simulation study funded by the National League for Nursing and Laerdal Medical. She was named to the same role for a second NLN and Laerdal grant to facilitate the development of web-based courses for faculty development in simulation and a national simulation innovation resource center. She is currently part of the research team on a landmark, national, multi-site, longitudinal study of simulation use in prelicensure nursing programs across the country conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Dr. Jeffries has received numerous university, national, and international teaching awards, including the NLN’s Lucile Petry Leone Award for her endeavors.

Scott A. Engum, MD