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Nicole Blodgett

Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
307 Trent Drive, Box 3322 DUMC, Pearson, Durham, NC 27710
307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing · 2025 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Simulation training in airway fire safety for certified registered nurse anesthetists

Journal Article Clinical Simulation in Nursing · February 1, 2025 Background: Airway fire (AF) is a rare, sentinel event that certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) may not be fully prepared to manage due to lack of mandatory intermittent training and clinical experience. Methods: This quality improvement (QI) pr ... Full text Cite

Healthcare Simulation

Chapter · October 2024 The recent pandemic has driven rapid change in educational technology use, while the post-pandemic phase has driven a desire for intentional social learning and interaction. Furthermore, technology has changed the way students learn and educators teach. Th ... Cite

Evaluating Efficacy and Usability of Screen-Based Simulation in Difficult Airway Algorithm Training for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists

Journal Article Clinical Simulation in Nursing · July 1, 2024 Background: "Cannot ventilate, cannot intubate" is a challenging airway emergency that can lead to negative patient outcomes. Screen-based simulation (SBS) as a learning adjunct could help anesthesia providers improve decision-making skills in difficult ai ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEParticipating Faculty Member · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2017 - 2027

Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Simulation Education Training (SET) Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Iowa · 2014 Ph.D.