Dr. Chris Garrison

Professor

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Biography

Chris Garrison is a Teaching Professor and Simulation Lab Director at Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing. With 17 years of experience in designing and delivering simulation-based learning, Garrison has a robust clinical background in medical-surgical nursing, cardiology, home health, and as an adult/gerontological nurse practitioner. He is a Certified Nurse Educator and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, responsible for developing and implementing the simulation curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, serving around 400 students annually. Garrison leads faculty development efforts in simulation facilitation and has significant involvement in hybrid professional development courses. His research interests focus on evaluating the effectiveness of simulation and virtual simulation as educational strategies. Garrison has published and presented at national and international conferences on simulation in nursing education, contributing valuable insights and findings in the field. He is also actively engaged in interprofessional simulation experiences, promoting collaboration among various healthcare disciplines.

Research Interests

Awards

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Janet Williamson Excellence Teaching Award

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Janet Williamson Excellence Teaching Award

Courses

NURS225: Pathophysiology NURS405A: Nursing Care Adult Client Complex Health Problems: Part Clinical

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.