Carman Turkelson

Dr. Carman Turkelson is a Professor of Nursing and Director of the Center for Simulation and Clinical Innovation at the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Michigan, a Master of Science in Nursing Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University.

Her research focuses on:

• Simulation-based experiences (SBE) for interprofessional education and patient safety
• Cultural competence, humility, and empathy development in healthcare
• Innovative pedagogical approaches in nursing education
• Clinical communication and teamwork enhancement

She has secured over $6.4M in research funding, including HRSA grants for sexual assault nurse examiner training and NSF support for home health technology. Her scholarly contributions emphasize simulation design, cultural awareness, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards & Honors:

• Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy Fellow (2025)
• National Academies of Practice Distinguished Fellow (2025)
• Provost Innovation Teaching Award (2023)
• Michigan Center for IPE Innovation Award (2022)
• INACSL Research Fellowship (2016)

Dr. Turkelson leads interdisciplinary teams developing clinical simulations and serves on national boards including INACSL. She maintains clinical practice as a Medical Intensive Care Staff Nurse at Corewell Health.