Research interests
Houghland ’s professional interests centre around the skills lab environment and the transformative power of simulation in nursing education. She is passionate about helping students build confidence and apply their knowledge beyond exams—focusing on real-world, conceptual understanding that prepares them for clinical practice. She is especially drawn to simulation-based learning, conceptual approaches to nursing education and fostering relational learning and meaningful connections with students. | Nursing education, simulation, NCLEX
Biography
Esther Houghland is Lab Supervisor at MacEwan University. Their stated interests include Houghland ’s professional interests centre around the skills lab environment and the transformative power of simulation in nursing education. She is passionate about helping students build confidence and apply their knowledge beyond exams—focusing on real-world, conceptual understanding that prepares them for clinical practice. She is especially drawn to simulation-based learning, conceptual approaches to nursing education and fostering relational learning and meaningful connections with students. Nursing education, simulation, NCLEX. This summary considered all 2 collected sources.