OpenStax Partner Webinar: How to Bridge the Gap Between Education and Practice for Future-Ready Nurses

What does it take to prepare students not just to pass — but to practice? This session tackles the persistent disconnect between classroom learning and clinical readiness in nursing and allied health education.

The demands on nursing and allied health educators have never been higher, and neither have the stakes for students. In this 45-minute session, join Dr. Duane Cagle and Dr. Susan Rouse as they break down what’s really happening in nursing education today and what to do about it. From shifting student demographics to affordability barriers, they’ll highlight current data, key challenges, and actionable solutions.

You’ll get a practical walkthrough of how Science Interactive kits and OpenStax resources are being used together to create engaging, accessible learning experiences for future nurses and allied health practitioners — and why this matters for retention, confidence, and clinical readiness. You’ll gain insight into:

• Trends and data shaping nursing and allied health programs

• Strategies for better supporting students across modalities

• Real applications of OpenStax + SI for nursing success

• How to build a more affordable and scalable skills-based curriculum