Anita M Stephen, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CNL, CHSE

TEACHING

Dr. Stephen teaches in the undergraduate nursing program. She teaches simulation, clinical skills lab, clinical at Shands Hospital, transition to practice, pathopharm, RN to BSN nursing research, and coordinates clinical courses. Previously, she worked at Shands for 19 years in various roles, most recently as a nurse educator.

RESEARCH

Dr. Stephen’s research interests include the use of simulation to enhance learning outcomes and the use of technology in education. Her current research focuses on benefits of simulation education with nursing students and Interprofessional simulation within the health care team.

SERVICE

Dr. Stephen is a resource for simulation pedagogy and serves on several college committees. She is part of the Academic Affairs, and Faculty Executive Committees. She has been part of the nominating committee and Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) committee at UF Health Shands. She holds membership in Sigma Theta Tau International, National League of Nursing, American Nurses Association, Southern, Nursing Research Society, and Simulation Society.

Dr. Stephen’s clinical experiences are in medical/surgical nursing, surgical intensive care, and nursing education.

Dr. Stephen’s research experience includes the utilization of simulation and it’s effectiveness in education.