14 August ICC's Todd completes Mississippi Academy for Simulation Training August 14, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College Associate Degree Nursing instructor Dr. Cathy Todd of Fulton has earned more than 25 hours of continuing education to complete the Mississippi Academy for Simulation Training through the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Mississippi Academy for Simulation Training provides statewide simulation educator training, access to University of Mississippi Medical Centers through the office of Interprofessional Simulation, Training, Assessment, Research and Safety and communicates a statewide expectation for recognition of the value of pedagogically-advanced training curricula, contemporary educational/workplace communication techniques and the highest ethical standards in the use of simulation in healthcare education. “The MAST course provided me with teaching strategies that I will use to engage students in learning opportunities using simulation,” Todd said. “The knowledge and experience gained by students using simulation can contribute to increased patient safety and positive outcomes.” Todd’s educational background includes the associate’s degree from ICC; bachelor’s degree from Mississippi University for Women; master’s degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center; and the doctoral degree from Samford University, all in nursing. A member of the ICC faculty since 2006, she also serves as an adjunct nursing online instructor for Mississippi University for Women. Todd is a member of the Gamma Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International and the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing, and her honors include the NISOD Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Award. She serves on both the curriculum and evaluation nursing committees. In 2018, she presented “Improving Nursing Knowledge Related to Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer Prevention” at the NurCe Conference at the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing in Birmingham, Ala. According to information from the Academy, a large nursing shortage is expected in the near future. Mississippi schools of nursing are attempting to meet the future needs of the population; however, clinical sites are becoming less of an option for schools to utilize for students to complete their curriculum. A four-year grant from the Robert M. 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