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Dr. Melissa Bathish is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, where she serves as the Pediatric Specialty Lead and Director of the Undergraduate Program. With a focus on simulation-based education, Dr. Bathish develops innovative pedagogical approaches aimed at enhancing critical clinical decision-making skills among nursing students. She has been actively involved in simulation education since 2008, participating in the original simulation task force of the School of Nursing and co-directing the Clinical Learning Center. Her scholarship emphasizes experiential learning and the integration of simulation-based learning methods, particularly in preparing new generations of nurses. Dr. Bathish has received several awards for her contributions to nursing education, including the INACSL Practice Innovator Excellence Award. Her current research interests include the use of augmented reality and virtual reality platforms to enhance training in clinical decision-making and to improve the educational outcomes of nursing programs. She has taught in the undergraduate program since 2006, providing students with clinical instruction across various pediatric settings, thereby ensuring that nursing students are well-prepared for their careers.
University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching in the undergraduate nursing program, providing didactic content and clinical instruction.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science