Michele Blankenship

Michele Blankenship serves as an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of Simulation at Valdosta State University's Department of Nursing. Based in Health Sciences Building (HSBA) room 4127, she manages simulation-based clinical training while teaching nursing curriculum. Her contact details include phone 229.333.7189 and email smblankenship@valdosta.edu.

Her educational qualifications feature:

• Doctor of Education (EDD)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Dr. Blankenship specializes in clinical simulation methodology for nursing education, developing immersive patient scenarios using advanced manikin systems and virtual environments. Her work focuses on bridging theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills through structured simulation exercises that enhance diagnostic reasoning and emergency response capabilities. This approach directly addresses critical gaps in traditional clinical training by providing risk-free experiential learning.

As Director of Simulation, she oversees the nursing department's simulation laboratory infrastructure, including high-fidelity patient simulators and debriefing systems. Her leadership ensures compliance with national nursing education standards while innovating scenario-based pedagogy for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. The facility serves as a central resource for competency validation across multiple nursing specializations.