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Beth Latimer is a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University's Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she also serves as Executive Director of the Clinical Simulation Learning Center. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she is a board-certified geriatric nurse practitioner and a recognized leader in healthcare simulation education.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), NYU College of Nursing (2011)
- MA in Gerontological Nursing and Nursing Administration, NYU Division of Nursing (1993)
- BSN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (1985)
Her research and scholarship focus on advancing clinical simulation as a pedagogical tool, with particular emphasis on disability inclusion, geriatric care, interprofessional collaboration, and practice readiness for nursing students. She has led initiatives to integrate disability content into simulation curricula and has developed innovative strategies for teaching evidence-based practice and telemedicine. Her work promotes health equity and patient safety through experiential learning.
Her recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a consistent focus on simulation modalities, debriefing effectiveness, interprofessional opioid safety training, and disability education. These works appear in key journals such as Nurse Educator, Clinical Simulation in Nursing, and Geriatric Nursing, and include both empirical studies and integrative literature reviews. Collectively, they demonstrate a commitment to enhancing nursing education through evidence-based simulation practices and inclusive curriculum design.
Dr. Latimer has received numerous honors and awards, including:
- Spirit of Simulation Leadership Excellence Award, INACSL (2020)
- Doval Award for Excellence in Nursing Education, NYU (2019)
- Fellow, Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (2017)
- Multiple NYU Faculty Honors and Service Awards (2010–2020)
- Leadership Program for Simulation Educators, National League for Nursing (2018)
She has been actively involved in grant-funded initiatives such as the Brookdale Foundation DNP Scholar program. Her leadership in the Clinical Simulation Learning Center suggests ongoing responsibility for simulation curriculum development, faculty training, and educational innovation. She collaborates extensively with colleagues across disciplines, particularly in interprofessional education and interpreter integration, indicating strong team-based research and educational leadership.
Dr. Latimer is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, Sigma Theta Tau International, and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, underscoring her national and international engagement in nursing simulation and gerontological practice.
