Margaret Calacci

M. Margaret Calacci is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University. She leads initiatives in Nursing Prelicensure programs and Academic Operations, specializing in faculty coaching, simulation design, and interprofessional education. Her work integrates emerging technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence into nursing pedagogy.

Education:

• PhD in Global Leadership and Change, Pepperdine University (anticipated 2025)
• M.S. Nursing Education, Arizona State University
• B.S. Nursing, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN

Her research focuses on transformative approaches in nursing education, including simulation methodologies, virtual reality applications, AI-driven teaching strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks. She pioneers innovative educational models that bridge technology and healthcare training.

Professional affiliations include:

• Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
• Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
• National League for Nursing (NLN)
• International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)