A s s e s s m e n t i n N u r s i n g : B e tt e r O u t c o m e s f o r S t u d e n t s a n d P a t i e n t s Critical Thinking • Collaborative testing • Gaming and discussion pre and post clinical experience • Use of iClicker® and Turning Technology® classroom response systems Nursing Practice • Kaplan Nursing™ integrated testing with focused review • Community assessment WIKI • Scenario simulation/videos • Toys in a Shoebox developmental activity • Transition to RN role with 120 hr preceptorship Communication • Transcultural experiences in classroom and travel abroad in Mexico • Care planning/Concept mapping • Creation of e-Portfolio • Evidence-based practice nursing research presentations Nancy H. Wagner, DNP, RN, CNE and Renee McManus, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE Youngstown State University, Department of Nursing G ROWING GROWING TO IMPROVE COMPETENCIES AND GOALS THROUGH USE OF INNOVATIVE TEACHING – LEARNING STRATEGIES