Interdisciplinary Disaster Drill Simulation: Laying the Groundwork for Further Research.

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of using serial simulations with progression through the nursing curriculum.

Background: Simulation provides a way to learn without fear of failure and increase critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills. Learning in an interdisciplinary simulation provides a greater understanding of teamwork and communication skills.

Three-calendar-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing: an innovative curriculum program.

The 3-calendar-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum program was developed to facilitate a quicker entry into professional nursing practice. This program offered many advantages, including financial and time-saving benefits for students, more efficient use of campus facilities, and flexibility in faculty scheduling. Evaluation of the program showed benefits in the success rate of course-work, in retention and graduation rates, and in subsequent NCLEX-RN pass rates.