Empowering student success before day one

In this episode of Lippincott® Spark podcast, we explore how nurse educators can set students up for success — before classes even begin. Guest expert Karin Sherrill, a veteran in nursing education, shares proven strategies for identifying at-risk students early and implementing personalized success plans that make a measurable difference.

Karin discusses the power of early intervention, data tracking, and proactive faculty engagement in supporting diverse learners — including English language learners, career changers, and students juggling full-time jobs. She explains how using data to identify students who need support early on, building trust and motivation through strong faculty-student relationships, and creating individualized success plans can significantly improve academic outcomes. Karin also highlights how these early support strategies can enhance NCLEX readiness and long-term success.

Whether you're a nurse educator, administrator, or advocate for student success, this episode offers practical tools and inspiration to help your students thrive from day one — and beyond.