Suzan “Suzie” Kardong-Edgren, PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN

Suzan (Suzie) Kardong-Edgren PhD, RN, ANEF, FSSH, FAAN is an award winning, internationally known speaker, and educational researcher with over 140 publications. Dr. Edgren was a consultant on the landmark National Council of State Boards of Nursing National Simulation Study that determined that up to 50% of traditional clinical could be replaced with high quality simulation. She served as the Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Simulation in Nursing for 10 years. She has been awarded the Deborah Spunt Lectureship from the US National League for Nursing and the Michael Gordon Lectureship in Simulation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Dr. Edgren served as chair of the Research Committee for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare and as Vice President of Research and President of the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation in Nursing (INACSL). She is a Fellow in the Society of Simulation in Healthcare, the Academy of Nursing Education Fellows, and the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Edgren is an Associate Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston where she happily supervises the next generation of health professional MS and PhD researchers in simulation.

BSN, University of Nevada, Reno, NV
MS, Nursing, Texas Womans University, Dallas, TX
PhD, Health Studies, Texas Womans University, Denton, TX

Simulation for healthcare professionals and students.
Educational and simulation research.
Writing for publication.

Dr. Edgren has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Edgren's publications on Google Scholar or in her CV.

Student abuse in simulation: Causes and solutions.

Evaluating efficacy and usability of screen-based simulation in difficult airway algorithm training for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists.

Exploring the content validity of the Clinical Cultural Competence Questionnaire in diverse cultures.

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) for high -stakes assessment of certified registered nurse anesthesiologists (CRNAs).

Enhanced learning using digital recordings with integrated standardized patient examinations (ISPE) in physical therapy education: A qualitative pilot study.

See Google Scholar Profile

In addition, Dr. Edgren regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.

Cultivating growth: Empowering nursing students in simulation.

From good to great: Leading with emotional intelligence in clinical simulation.

Plenary. Dissemination in the 21st century: Opportunities and pitfalls at the International Meeting of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Contact Information

skardong-edgren@mghihp.edu
(972) 571-3029

Curriculum Vitae

Awards and Honors

Top 10 Reviewer, Journal of Nursing Education, 2021

The top 10 reviewers are recognized for the quantity, quality, and timeliness of reviews they provide.

Wilkerson Distinguished Lecturer, 2021

Texas A&M University College of Nursing

Resuscitation Quality Improvement Lifesaving Award for 20,000 Lives Saved, 2021

American Heart Association, Laerdal Medical, and the National League for Nursing

INACSL People’s Choice Award (Poster), 2021

“A pilot study comparing art enhanced simulation debriefing with traditional debriefing.”

INACSL Outstanding Research Poster, 2021

“A pilot study comparing art enhanced simulation debriefing with traditional debriefing.”

Dual Lectureships, 2023

National League for Nursing Debby Spunt Lectureship and the Michael Gordon Lectureship in Simulation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Top 10 Reviewer, Journal of Nursing Education, 2023

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2023 President’s Award National League for Nursing

The NLN President's Award is nursing education's top professional honor celebrating distinguished career achievements and success. Honorees may include nursing leaders, educators, supporters, and organizations in recognition of their accomplishments and for demonstrating a commitment to the importance of nursing education to our nation's health care and global communities.

2023 President’s Award, International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)

The President’s Award is a special honor appointed by the INACSL President to recognize one individual who shows outstanding character, who advocates for the healthcare simulation community to transform lives, and who approaches their work with a collaborative spirit. Award to be announced at the INACSL Annual Conference.