2024 ASM Conference for Undergraduate Educators

In 2023, NexGen-NCLEX was released, a nursing licensure exam designed to evaluate clinical judgment skills. To prepare students for this assessment, new educational resources are required. We have designed novel case studies that are aligned with the NextGen-NCLEX and ASM-MINAH Guidelines to familiarize students with the format of the exam. These self-paced, unfolding case studies have been developed using true patient scenarios. Students must recognize and analyze cues through symptoms, history, vitals, and labs. Using this information, students then generate logical hypotheses and solutions for best patient care. Across these 20+ cases, students are exposed to diverse patient populations, allowing them to navigate caring for patients with different backgrounds, cultures and gender identities. This holistic approach integrates core microbiology and laboratory concepts that students will apply in their careers. These case studies would benefit students and educators alike, by sharing this interactive and accessible content with the allied health field.