S5 - INACSL Endorsement Achieved: Lessons Learned

Saturday, June 21, 2025

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM MST

Location: Gov 14

Lead Author(s)

Heather Ponicsan, DNP, MPH, BSN, CHSE

Assistant Director Experiential Learning/ Assistant Professor
CU Anschutz College of Nursing
Brighton, Colorado, United States

Theresa Noonan, DNP, RN, CHSE, RNC-OB (she/her/hers)

Simulation Coordinator/Assistant Professor
University of Colorado College of Nursing
Aurora, CO, United States
Fara Bowler, DNP, APRN, CHSE

Assistant Dean, Clinical Simulation
University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, Colorado, United States

Disclosure(s):

Heather Ponicsan, DNP, MPH, BSN, CHSE: No financial relationships to disclose

Theresa Noonan, DNP, RN, CHSE, RNC-OB: No financial relationships to disclose

Define the Cornerstones of Best Practice and their application in simulation programs
Identify key elements of the Endorsement application
Discuss readiness to apply for Endorsement
Examine lessons learned from the Endorsement process