Blake Swanson Simulation Laboratory Director, Assistant Professor Education MSN, Leadership and Management, Western Governors University BSN, University of Texas at Arlington Teaching Focus Helping students to develop critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence through a hands-on approach at learning. Making an impact on the future of healthcare by developing future nurses that will change and improve patient safety and patient outcomes. Guiding HCU’s future nurses to be successful members of the healthcare community throughout the world. Research Interests Simulation and development of critical thinking skills, Emergency Care, Pediatric Emergency Care. Previous Academic/Professional Positions Nurse Manager, Texas Children’s Urgent Care Clinical Learning Lab Specialist, Chamberlain College of Nursing Emergency Center Staff Nurse, Adult and Pediatric Hospitals
