Tammy
Morrow,
DNP
Assistant Professor
Jacksonville State University
Dr. Morrow has been a faculty member at Jacksonville State University (JSU) since 2005, focusing on medical-surgical nursing, diabetes, and service-learning. She has taught Fundamentals, Health Assessment, Adult Medical-Surgical, Leadership, Advanced Health Deviations, Practicum, Camp Nursing, and Nursing Theories.
Dr. Morrow received the JSU Research Award and School of Nursing Caring Award and the Alabama League for Nursing Lamplighter Award. She represented JSU with the University of Alabama Birmingham to manage the Anniston Community Health Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) 10-year follow-up survey. Dr. Morrow has received grant funding from the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama and the Alabama Community Capacity Network.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background:Interprofessional collaboration is vital in nursing education, as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) standards emphasize. These standards ensure nursing programs equip students to function efficiently within healthcare teams. Similarly, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) uses Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS), which mandates that social workers comprehend the roles of diverse professionals in interprofessional practice. Social workers utilize principles of collaboration to engage with clients, constituencies, and professionals…
Integrating interprofessional education and immersive simulation into healthcare curriculums is more than just a theoretical concept. It is a practical approach that leads to tangible improvements in patient outcomes and satisfaction. By preparing future healthcare professionals to work collaboratively, we promote a culture of effective teamwork that ultimately results in better-quality patient care. This is especially crucial as the demand for high-quality, patient-centered care continues to increase in today's complex healthcare landscape. Preparing students for interprofessional…