McDermott submitted a portfolio that demonstrated her advanced performance as an educator in the healthcare simulation field. Her work was peer-reviewed against established standards of performance.
The comprehensive CHSE-A® credential covers educational theory, design, and delivery simulation principles, as well as leadership and demonstrated impact on the field to meet the needs of healthcare learners at all levels.
McDermott joins the ranks of 102 individuals from 13 countries who have achieved this distinction for advanced simulation knowledge and leadership. She has many hours of service with two professional simulation organizations. She works with SSH as an accreditation site reviewer and with the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) as a member of the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice Committee, which provides evidence-based guidelines for best simulation practices in healthcare.
“Dr. McDermott is well-deserving of this distinction,” says SONHS Dean Cindy L. Munro. “Her contributions toward best practices in health care simulation have led to stimulating and innovative evidence-based learning experiences for our students.”
