Professional Background
Megan Turner, MSN, RN, CNEn is a Clinical Instructor within the traditional baccalaureate program at the University of Kansas- School of Nursing. Ms. Turner’s primary responsibilities include facilitating learning within the simulation laboratory. In addition, she holds an affiliate position with the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she facilitates simulation experiences for new graduate nurses within the Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Program.
As a Registered Nurse, Ms. Turner has cared for adult patients across the acute care spectrum, including within inpatient rehabilitation and hospice, medical-surgical, progressive care, and intensive care settings. Ms. Turner’s experience also includes caring for culturally diverse adult patient populations at numerous Level I Trauma Centers across the United States, as a travel nurse.
Ms. Turner recently obtained a Master of Science in Nursing, with a concentration in nursing education from the University of Arkansas in 2021, where she also received the Future of Nursing Education Award. In addition to her interests in simulation and experiential learning, Ms. Turner is passionate about incorporating education related to lifestyle considerations into nursing education. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing at the University of Kansas- School of Nursing.
- MSN, Nursing Education, University of Arkansas
- BSN, Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University
- ADN, Nursing, Thomas Nelson Community College
