From exploration to implementation: Integrating AI-enabled simulation across an online NP curriculum

Dr. Bryanna Scherer, is a nurse practitioner, educator, and simulation leader with a passion for advancing clinical reasoning in nursing education. She serves as Graduate Nursing Simulation Coordinator and Associate Professor of Nursing at Missouri Baptist University, where she designs and implements innovative simulation into the graduate curriculum, including the implementation of AI-enhanced learning experiences Dr. Scherer specializes in bridging the gap between didactic learning and real-world clinical decision-making through simulation, case-based learning, and emerging technologies. Her work focuses on preparing practice-ready clinicians while equipping faculty with practical, scalable teaching strategies.

Olivia Livernois, MSN, FNP-BC, is a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner, educator, and Nursing Program Specialist at Sketchy. She collaborates with nurse practitioner programs nationwide to align clinical reasoning, communication, and virtual simulation-based learning with curricular goals and competency frameworks. Her clinical background spans critical care, occupational health, hospice, and urgent care, and she currently practices in urgent care and occupational health/primary care settings, delivering accessible, real-world care to diverse patient populations. Olivia is passionate about advancing innovative, student-centered learning that strengthens diagnostic reasoning and prepares learners for high-stakes clinical practice.