Category Archives: Publications

CPR Director Isle Polonko Published in “The University of São Paulo Nursing School Journal” [“Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP”, REEUSP]

On June 28, 2021, CPR Director Isle Polonko’s article “Planning and implementation of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner course to assist victims of sexual violence: an experience report” was published in The University of São Paulo Nursing School Journal [Portugese: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, abbreviated as REEUSP]. The article was co-authored by […]

Virtual GTA Review Session at West Virginia University

During this time of crisis and programmatic shut downs, many programs and Universities are exploring the possibilities of virtual GTA and MUTA labs to meet student curriculum requirements. This is a difficult prospect. At its core, the intention of GTA MUTA programming is to create safe space where learners can participate in a live, hands-on […]

Columbia University Monthly Diversity Meeting

Every once in a while, professional partnerships are formed that transcend moves, changes in positions and university placements. One such partnership exists between CPR Director, Isle Polonko and Dr. Kellie Bryant, Executive Director of Simulation and Assistant Professor at Columbia School of Nursing. Dr. Bryant’s talent and ingenuity has always lead to creative programming and […]

The How To’s of Reducing Student Anxiety and Creating Safe Space For Students

by Clinical Practice Resources Managing Director, Richard Claflin One of the things we all recognize as GTA/MUTA instructors is that we teach an uncomfortable subject that produces a lot of anxiety for learners who are new to performing gynecological, genital or prostate exams.  There’s no way around it: these examinations are filled with a lot […]