Faculty gone rogue - The wild side of nursing education

What happens when a simulation goes sideways, a clinical rotation takes an unexpected turn, or a faculty member ends up in a hilariously unplanned situation? In this lively episode of the Lippincott® Spark Podcast, we dive into the unpredictable — and often unforgettable — world of nursing education.

Join Dr. Sue Hendricks and Dr. Virginia Wangerin as they unpack their most surprising, chaotic, and laugh‑worthy moments from years of teaching. These aren’t just entertaining anecdotes. They’re powerful reflections on adaptability, resilience, and the art of turning the unexpected into meaningful learning.

From equipment failures to student surprises, the stories in this episode reveal the real‑world challenges educators navigate every day — and the creativity, presence, and flexibility required to guide students through them.

You’ll hear:

• Unfiltered faculty stories that capture the messy, human side of nursing education
• How breakdowns become breakthroughs when educators model composure and curiosity
• Strategies for building resilience and clinical judgment when plans change on the fly
• How humor, humility, and connection strengthen relationships in both the classroom and the clinical.

This episode is a must‑listen for nursing educators, clinical instructors, and anyone who has ever had a day that didn’t go according to plan. Drs. Hendricks and Wangerin show that some of the most impactful lessons in nursing education come not from what we prepare for — but from what surprises us.

Tune in for a refreshing, relatable, and inspiring conversation that celebrates the wild, real, and wonderfully imperfect side of teaching. Share with a colleague who could use a laugh — and a reminder that flexibility is one of nursing’s greatest strengths.