NLN Education Summit

Christine Vogel is a clinical nurse, simulationist, and nurse educator who believes in the capacity of every nurse learner to realize their full potential by engaging in deliberate practice and choosing to start with the "Basic Assumption" that everyone is intelligent, capable, cares about doing their best, and wants to improve. As Lead Nurse Educator at UbiSim, Christine is actively engaged in designing, piloting, and evaluating evidence-based immersive VR simulations for nurse learners. In addition to her 25+ years in nursing, she has over a decade of experience in nursing academia where she developed, facilitated, and evaluated high-fidelity simulations in virtual reality as well as other modalities.

Debra Loop, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE has dedicated 37 years to teaching nursing students. With 18 years as a Simulationist and Simulation Coordinator/Educator, her passion for educational technology and nursing education shines through her work. Through innovative methods, Debra has enhanced students’ critical thinking, clinical judgment, confidence, and competencies by creating and integrating challenging, immersive, and realistic learning experiences throughout nursing curricula. As a Nurse Educator for UbiSim, she expands her global impact on nursing education by developing immersive virtual reality nursing scenarios. Debra holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership from Post University, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Liberty University. She is a Certified Nurse Educator through the National League for Nursing and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys scuba diving, international travel and cooking, and spending time with her family in Erie, PA.