Meg C.W. Lagunas

Meg C.W. Lagunas, Ph.D., M.Ed., RN, CCRN, CHSE, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing within the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She also serves as the Director of the Clinical Learning Center, overseeing simulation-based clinical education and training.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
• M.Ed., University of Washington, Seattle, WA (focus in Measurement and Statistics)
• BSN, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI (Marshfield Site)

Her research and teaching focus on Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Simulation, and Interprofessional Education, contributing to innovative clinical learning methodologies. These areas emphasize experiential learning, team-based healthcare training, and assessment in nursing education.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her work likely centers on simulation effectiveness, clinical competency assessment, and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare education.

Professional Certifications:

• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
• CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator)

Dr. Lagunas advises nursing students and leads curriculum development in clinical simulation. She does not appear to have external grant information listed. She is actively involved in advancing clinical education through simulation and evidence-based teaching practices.

She contributes to the academic mission through leadership in the Clinical Learning Center, where she integrates technology and pedagogy to enhance student learning outcomes in a safe, controlled environment.