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Item Integrating Systems Thinking Into Nursing Education(2016-09) Phillips, Janet M.; Stalter, Ann M.; IU School of NursingA critical need exists for nursing leadership in current complex health care settings. Systems thinking can be incorporated into nursing education at all levels by using evidence-based principles in education. Teaching tips are provided using a systems awareness model to guide nurse educators in the assessment and integration of systems thinking and engaging learners in interprofessional education and practice.Item A Multisite Study Demonstrates Positive Impacts to Systems Thinking Using a Table-top Simulation Experience(Wolters Kluwer, 2021-01) Sanko, Jill S.; Gattamorta, Karina; Young, Judith; Durham, Carol F.; Sherwood, Gwen; Dolansky, Mary; School of NursingBackground Systems thinking (ST) is the ability to recognize, understand, and synthesize interactions and interdependencies in a set of components designed for a purpose. Systems thinking has been shown to improve systems and decrease error. Despite these benefits, ST has not yet been consistently integrated into all health care education programs. Purpose This study examined the impact of Friday Night at the ER (FNER), a table-top simulation designed to teach ST to a variety of prelicensure and postlicensure health care students. Methods A multisite study was conducted in 5 academic institutions targeting both graduate and prelicensure students enrolled in nursing, medicine, physical therapy, public health, psychology, and pharmacy programs. Results The FNER simulation was followed by statistically significant improvements in ST scores. Conclusions The FNER table-top simulation was found to improve ST in a wide variety of health-related majors.Item Systems Thinking for Managing COVID-19 in Health Care Systems: Seven Key Messages(Healio, 2021) Phillips, Janet M.; Stalter, Ann M.; School of NursingThis article provides the most current guidelines for nurse educators and nurses to use systems thinking to manage COVID-19 in health systems. A working definition of systems thinking is offered, with a review of basic knowledge and care in the context of the system awareness model (SAM). Seven key messages assist nurse educators and nurses in the management of COVID-19 patients culminating in leadership of complex health care systems using systems thinking.