An innovative Stranger Things-themed escape room helped one organization address patient safety learning gaps, leading to a 20% reduction in falls and improving patient safety protocols. The article shares their approach and provides a step-by-step guide for creating similar interactive learning experiences.

In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Dr. Jose Arnold Tariga, an experienced internationally educated NPD practitioner, discusses how NPD practitioners can support internationally educated nurses (IENs) working in U.S. healthcare systems. Hosts Dr. Stephanie Zidek and Dr. Naomi Fox converse with him about his organization, InsightGlobal Health, whose program Grit Academy educates nurses prior to their journeys abroad.

We are pleased to announce a call for manuscripts for a special issue that will be published in the Journal for Nurses in Professional Development (JNPD) in September/October 2025, coinciding with Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Week. The purpose of this special issue is to highlight the unique role of the NPD practitioner and explore their contributions to the field of nursing professional development and nursing.