School of Nursing

Education

• DNP, Oakland University
• Master's Certificate in Teaching in Healthcare Systems, Eastern Michigan University
• MSN, University of Michigan
• BSN, Michigan State University

Biography

Teaching Interests

• Active learning
• Simulation
• Health assessment
• Leadership and transition to practice
• Interprofessional simulation
• Interprofessional education and collaboration

Publications

• Kalinowski, L., Hopkins, H., Myler, L., Seurynck, K., & Stamatic, J. (2024). Physician assistance and nursing students improve teamwork in an interprofessional simulation-based learning experience. Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants Newsletter. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ldCLXfmHHiGbsYvAGRCo84VQTS20GHcc/view
• Hughesdon, K., Zakrajsek, A., Washington, F., Seurynck, K., Myler, L.A., & Holts, S. (2022). Interprofessional simulation with nursing and occupational therapy students: Comparing a virtual and in-person event. Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice. doi: 10.1016-j.xjep.2023.100660. Epub 2023 June 1.
• Seurynck, K.M., Myler, L.A. & Argeros, G. (2021). Answering the call for interprofessional education using a large-scale simulation. Health, Interprofessional Practice and Education, 4(2), p.eP2166. doi: https://doi.org/10.7710/2641-1148-2166
• 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
• Jackson, D., Hopkins, H., Loomis, E., Myler, L., & Seurynck, K. (2021). Combining simulation and male urogenital teaching associates to increase NP student's clinical knowledge and confidence. Clinical Simulation in Nursing.
• 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.
• Hoffman, J.L., Myler, L. Seurynck, K., & Pellerin, J.G. (2020). Evaluating the effectiveness of an innovative community/public health nursing simulation: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Public Health Community. doi: 10.1007/s10389-020-01269-0.
• Myler, L. and Seurynck, K., (2016). Early lessons learned in a new hospital-based simulation center. Nursing Education Perspectives, 37 (6), 335-336. 
• Seurynck, K.M., Abele, C., Ferrari, M. and Murphy, S. L. (2014). Comparison of nurse mentor and Instructor evaluation of clinical performance. Nursing Education Perspectives. 35 (3), 195-196. PMID: 24988724

Professional

Certifications 

• Certified Nurse Education (CNE)
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

Grants

• DeBello, M., Myler, L., & Seurynck, K. (2022). Immersion into Health Literacy: Common Mistakes and Current Practice: The 360-Degree Difference. MDHHS Grant.
• Wu, T., Pauli, V., Hoffman, J., Hughesdon, K., Myler, L., Seurynck, K., Caboral-Stevens, M., & Lee, H. (2021). Immersive Community Culture and Care Experiences for Undergraduate Nursing Students: The 360-Degree Difference. MDHHS Grant.

Presentations

• Peer Reviewed Presentations
• Regional