Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Related Health Professions, 9th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781284296808 ISBN-10: 1284296806 Copyright: 2026 Edition: 9th Author: Hagler, Debra A., Hultquist, Beth L., Bradshaw, Martha J., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 84 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Tiffany Rose Kong,  MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL  (Rush University Medical Center) Description This book provides a comprehensive guide to modern educational methods in healthcare. Divided into three sections, it covers foundational concepts and teaching strategies, with discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage reflection and dialogue. The updated edition, previously published in 2019, includes new content on competency-based clinical assessment, case-based learning, and the integration of extended reality and artificial intelligence in teaching. The table of contents and index provide organization to enhance its ability to reference easily. Purpose The book serves as a resource for both current and future educators in the field of nursing and allied healthcare. It focuses on educational principles and techniques designed to meet the evolving needs of students. It equips educators with the tools to enhance teaching and improve student outcomes in healthcare environments. This book is an asset for those looking to foster an engaging learning experience, given the critical need to educate the next healthcare workforce while keeping pace with the rapidly advancing technology that accompanies it. Audience The book targets educators who teach nursing and allied health students, addressing the importance of diversity and multigenerational considerations in teaching. It emphasizes that educators should adapt their teaching styles to students' learning preferences for maximum impact rather than their own teaching preferences. The authors are credible authorities on the subject as Dr. Bradshaw and Dr. Hagler work as consultants for nursing education, healthcare simulation and project development for faculty. Collaboratively, the three authors bring extensive expertise demonstrated by their vast university teaching experience and their numerous published works. Features The book offers a clear overview of teaching methods for nursing and healthcare educators, moving seamlessly from foundational concepts to teaching strategies and evaluation techniques. It stands out by providing practical examples to help educators visualize and implement these strategies. One particularly engaging chapter, "Games Are Multidimensional in Educational Situations," explores creative ways to engage students and foster critical thinking. The chapter includes a step-by-step guide for creating these learning experiences, along with potential challenges to consider. However, the book could benefit from the inclusion of color to break up the black-and-white format. While it contains many tables and examples, it lacks visuals that could better support visual learners in applying concepts. Assessment The book is an excellent, comprehensive reference for new educators in nursing and healthcare. It stresses important learning and teaching theories to connect effectively with learners while addressing current trends and challenges in both the education and healthcare fields. Comparable to other well-regarded books like Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty, 7th Edition, Billings and Halstead (Elsevier, 2023) it provides solid foundational content. The book would benefit by offering an electronic companion guide, including additional resources or templates that educators could use to design learning opportunities. The ninth edition justifies its release, as it reflects the significant impact of technological advancements on teaching strategies and content. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 3 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 3 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 1 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 4 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8 ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.