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Sarah Johnston is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto. With a clinical background in trauma and neurosurgery nursing at St. Michael’s Hospital since 2000, she specializes in undergraduate nursing education and simulation development. Her work bridges clinical expertise with pedagogical innovation to enhance student learning.
- Education: Master of Nursing (University of Toronto, 2007), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (McMaster University, 2000)
Research focuses on simulation-based learning and educational technologies in nursing education. Key themes include concept mapping, open educational resources (OERs), and fostering psychological safety in clinical training. Recent publications highlight her contributions to improving critical thinking and engagement through innovative teaching strategies.
Her scholarly work includes studies on:
- Concept mapping in simulation to enhance clinical reasoning
- Development of OERs for gynecological assessment
- Scoping reviews of simulation pedagogies
Johnston actively presents on simulation methodologies at conferences, translating her 20+ years of clinical experience into educational frameworks. She works in U of T’s Simulation Laboratory, designing scenarios for skill acquisition and reflective practice.
