Bristol, T., Hagler, D., McMillian-Bohler, J., Wermers, R., Hatch, D., & Oermann, M.H. Nurse educators’ use of lecture and active learning. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.Accepted for publication.

Bristol, T.J., Nelson, J.W., Sherrill, K.J., & Wangerin, V.S. (2018). Current state of test development, administration, and analysis: A study of faculty practices. Nurse Educator, 43(2), 68-72.

Bristol, T.J. (2010 - Present). Column - Teaching / Learning Innovations. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.

Bristol, T. J. & Gloor, E. M. (2007). Development of a Strategic Plan to Increase Access to Health Occupations Education in Iowa. Nursing Education Perspectives, 28(6), 337-341.

Bristol, T. J. & Fischer, P. (2004). CMH department is swimming with the fishes: FISH! philosophy embraced in CMH medical/oncology unit. Nursing Matters, 15(1), 8.

“Despite a very difficult work environment, they have found ways to bring remarkable energy, commitment and creativity to their work.” This quote describes Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle Washington. Wouldn’t this be a great description to have of every...

Bristol, T. J. (2003). The Health-Web Connection: Using the Internet as a nursing tool. Nursing Matters, 14(7), 21.

When I admit patients to the hospital, I assess my patient’s learning preferences. I ask “How do you learn best? Talking, reading, showing, or video?" I wonder if I shouldn’t be asking about a 5th type? Should I ask about...

Bristol, T. J., (2003). Preceptorships. Nursing Matters: Student Edition, 20-23.

Nursing students learn our profession in a variety of formats and venues. Much of the theory and basics of nursing are acquired through class time spent with faculty experts in discussions, lectures, labs, or working on projects. The clinical practice is acquired and enhanced in practice settings such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and home health agencies. Learning the art of clinical practice can be...

Bristol, T. J., (2003). Critical thinking important to nursing. Nursing Matters, 14(2), 6-7.

As a nursing student, not only was I leery of Critical Thinking, but I simply did not understand what it was. Unfortunately, I was not alone. Critical Thinking has many definitions that all seem to point in the same direction. YOU! Critical Thinking is DISCOVERING new ideas through using what you...