Linda Myler 

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I am a registered nurse and a full professor at EMU in the School of Nursing.  Prior to this, I worked at the University of Michigan in both practice and academic roles for twenty-five years. My teaching experience includes instruction at all levels of nursing from associate degree nursing to students at the graduate level.

My passion to teach inspired me to obtain a graduate certificate of teaching in healthcare systems, a certification as a nurse educator and an advanced certification in simulation. Currently I am co-director of IPE and Nursing Simulation within the College of Health and Human Services. 

How and why did you get involved?

Interprofessional education has always been a part of my role as a nurse.  I have seen the positive outcomes for patients, staff and students associated with effectively working with other disciplines. When the call went out for faculty interested in IPE, I jumped at the chance to be a part of the initiative at EMU.  The chance to help build a culture here is very exciting.

What do you believe are the benefits?

IPE is a way to connect with others to achieve great things.  I can speak firsthand on the enormous effects I have seen both personally and with others just since its beginning at EMU.  The relationships I have formed with some really wonderful individuals in other disciplines are invaluable. IPE helps you to think beyond your own profession.

What has been the most memorable experience or highlight of teaching IPE so far?

This is easy to answer because it was one of my best days in teaching since I arrived at EMU.  We were at the St. Joseph Mercy Simulation Center and had just completed the first IPE simulation pilot involving 6 disciplines.  I had worried about the coordination of the event with so many students, faculty and staff after 8 months of planning.  However, my worries were all dispelled when I watched students from all the disciplines interact and really talk to each other.  In the debriefing session, which followed the simulation, the excitement was contagious and everyone walked away wanting more. It was then I realized that no matter what the barriers, IPE initiatives need to be expanded.  Since that time, we have had annual large scale IPE events and they are always my favorite day of the year.

IPE ACTIVITIES:

• IPE Steering Committee
• Co-Director IPE Simulation at EMU
• Participated in IPE Center for Interprofessional Education, Research and Practice (CIERP) opening 4/12/23.

Peer-Reviewed Publications 

1. Hughesdon, K., Zakrajsek, A., Washington,V., Seurynck, K., Myler, L. & Holt, S. Interprofessional simulation with nursing and occupational therapy students: Comparing a virtual and in- person event. Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice. (Submitted for review). 
2. Seurynck, K.M., Myler, L.A. and Argeros, G., 2021. Answering the Call for Interprofessional Education using a Large-Scale Simulation. Health, Interprofessional Practice and Education, 4(2), p.eP2166. DOI: http://doi.org/10.7710/2641-1148.2166 
3. Washington, V. L., Zakrajsek, A., Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Holt, S., & Scazzero, J. (2021). Blending interprofessional education and simulation learning: A mixed-methods study of an interprofessional learning experience with nursing and occupational therapy students. Journal of interprofessional care, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2021.1897552 
4. Saldanha, K., Myler, L. & Seurynck, K.(2020). Building interpersonal care teamwork skills in a virtual IPE simulation event, Social Work with Groups. DOI: 10.1080/01609513.2020.1859073 

Peer-Reviewed Posters 

1. Kalinowski, L., Loomis, E., L., Myler, L. & Seurynck, K.(2022). An Innovative Interprofessional Experience Focusing on Postpartum Depression. Interprofessional Education CollaborativePoster Fair 

• Myler, L., Seurynck, K. & Brooks, H. (2019). The Journey to a Perfect Partnership: Academic and Community Success in Interprofessional Education. 2019 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference. Grand Rapids, MI 

1. Zakrajsek, A., Washington, V., Holt, S., Seurynck, K., & Myler, L. (2019). A Perfect Pairing: Utilizing Standardized patient Simulation & Interprofessinal Education Learning Experiences With Occupational Therapy and Nursing Students. National Academy of Practice in Speech Language Pathology (NAP): Annual Meeting and Forum. Arlington, Virginia 

• Lindquist, J., Myler, L., Seurynck, K. (2018, April). Interprofessional Simulation Training Involving Masters of Prosthetics Students at Eastern Michigan University. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics, Grand Rapids, MI 

1. Myler, L. & Seurynck, K., (2017, June). Large scale simulation: Where to begin? International Association of Simulation and Clinical Learning Conference. Washington, D.C. 
2. Harten, A.C., Kellman-Fritz, J., Kret, L., Lewis, C., Lindquist, J., Mortier, T., Myler, L., Peterson, J., Seurynck, K., & Walters, B. (2017, October). Promoting Communication and Quality of Care through Interprofessional Simulation. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, San Antonio, TX. 
3. Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Peterson, J., & Gossett-Zakrajsek, A. (September, 2016). Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Interprofessional Simulations Across the Curriculum, 2016 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference. Grand Rapid 
4. Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Walters, B., Kellman-Fritz, J. & Lindquist, J. (September, 2015). Promoting Collaboration and Quality of Care Through Interdisciplinary Simulation. 2015 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI 

Peer-reviewed Presentations 

International 

1. Myler, L., & Seurynck, K. (2022). Postpartum hemorrhage and depression: Innovative ways to adapt to changing times. International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulation Learning Conference 2022. Milwaukee, WI. June 15-18. 
2. Seurynck, K. & Myler, L. (June 16, 2021). Providing Meaningful Simulations Experiences in a Virtual Time. (INASCL). Denver, CO. (Virtual) 
3. Seurynck, K., Myler, L., Zakrajsek, A., Washington, V., Holt (2019). Help! I Fell and Hit my Head! An IPE Simulation with Mental Health Nursing and Occupational Therapy Students. International Meeting on Simulation in Health Care (IMSH). San Antonio, TX 
4. Karshin, C., Seurynck, K. & Hutchins-Wiese, H. (2017, Oct). Small Changes, Big Impact. Integrating Interprofessional Education (IPE) for Student Success, Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Chicago, Ill. 

Regional 

1. Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Lindquist, J. & Brooks, H. (2020). Establishing the P’s in Interprofessional Education (IPE): Partnerships, Processes and Procedures for Excellence. Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference (MIPERC), Virtual 
2. Seurynck, K., Myler, L., & Brooks, H. (2020). Use of a Simulation to Improve Student’s Performance in a Mock Code. Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference (MIPERC), Virtual 
3. Seurynck, K., Myler, L., Hopkins, H., & Moynihan, V. (2019, September 19-20). Controlling crisis collaboratively: Creating a sustainable interprofessional postpartum hemorrhage simulation. Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference, Grand Rapids. MI 
4. Myler, L. & Seurynck, K. (2017, March 10). Promoting safety through interprofessional education and practice. Evidence Based Practice Conference: Championing a Culture of Safety for our Patients, Our Practice and Ourselves. Ann Arbor, MI 
5. Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Walters, B., Kellman-Fritz, J. & Lindquist, J. (September, 2015). Collaboration and Quality of Care Through Interdisciplinary Simulation. 2015 Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI 

University 

1. Seurynck, K., Myler, L., Holt, S., & Yatczak, J. (2017, April 13). An interdisciplinary team based approach to develop soft skills in students using coaching techniques. IPE Mini-grant Brown Bag, EMU, Ypsilanti, MI 
2. Myler, L., & Seurynck, K. (April, 2016). IPE Simulation Brown Bag, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 
3. Myler, L., & Seurynck, K. (May, 2016). Promoting Collaboration and Quality of Care through Interdisciplinary Simulation. CHHS Resource Development Board, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI