RUTHERFORD, NJ – Following the success of Felician University’s first independent forensics event, faculty from the Schools of Nursing and Arts & Sciences co-authored and published an electronic book titled, “An Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Forensic Simulation in Higher Ed.” In this eBook, Felician University faculty share their experience hosting a student-focused forensic simulation.

In June of 2022, the Schools of Nursing and Arts & Sciences planned and hosted an experiential learning event involving Felician University students across the disciplines of nursing, chemistry, and criminal justice. In preparation, Felician faculty adopted and adapted an interdisciplinary forensic simulation model from Fairfield University.

“Collaboration among students, especially across different disciplines, is a priority of Felician’s immersive experiential education,” said Dr. Daria Waszak, Associate Dean in the School of Nursing. “Our interdisciplinary forensic simulation model offered students from three major departments the opportunity to combine their specialties and practice hands-on learning.”

Met with significant student participation and interest, the event also prompted faculty to develop a new forensics course in the form of a one-credit Interprofessional Forensic Lab, NURS 438. The course will be officially offered for the first time in Fall 2023 for students in the disciplines of nursing, chemistry, or criminal justice.

“An Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Forensic Simulation in Higher Ed” is available for free in Apple Books, and is authored by Felician faculty Dr. Daria Waszak, Professor Theresa Fanelli, Dr. Robert Keesey, Dr. Carleen Graham, Dr. Gina Robertiello, Professor Mary Clare Smith, and two colleagues from Fairfield University. Its multimedia format, which includes videos, external links, illustrations, and more, allows readers to engage in a more comprehensive learning experience.

Felician University is proud to contribute its experiential learning model in accessible eBook form to benefit educators across the country. “An Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Forensic Simulation in Higher Ed” is accessible from any Apple device.

Access it here: https://books.apple.com/us/book/an-interprofessional-and-interdisciplinary/id6445166379

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About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the ninth year recognizing its strong support for Veteran students. The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.