Reducing Attrition in Nurse Practitioner Education: Strategies for Success
Nurse practitioner (NP) student attrition rates have been reported to be as high as 15-20%, posing a significant challenge in developing a robust healthcare workforce and contributing to the ongoing primary care provider shortage. Addressing these issues is crucial to support our nation’s healthcare system, but what can programs and faculty do? Find out in this webinar presented by Kate Campbell, FNP-C, NLN Foundation’s advisory council member and TrueLearn Chief Commercial Officer.
After watching this webinar, you will learn:
- The Cognitive Load Theory principles educators can leverage to optimize learning and long-term knowledge retention, helping to reduce attrition
- Why establishing a strong knowledge foundation is critical for schema building and solidifying higher-order thinking among NP students
- How spaced repetition and interactive quizzes empower students to re-engage with essential content and strengthen memory retention
Meet the Presenter:
Kate Campbell, FNP-C
NLN Foundation’s advisory council member and TrueLearn Chief Commercial Officer
Kate Campbell, MSN, FNP-C has a diverse work experience spanning various leadership roles in the healthcare industry. Kate earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Florida. She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and later, a Master of Nursing degree in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, both from the University of Alabama. She is currently the Chief Commercial Officer of TrueLearn, a position she has held since February 2021.