Marquette College of Nursing becomes the first in the U.S. to embed Epic’s Lyceum, an educational EHR platform, into its curriculum. Previously, students accessed limited features of Epic’s software, only getting full access post-licensure. This collaboration aims to offer real-world EHR experience, preparing students for clinical roles and reducing attrition rates. The initiative aligns with the industry’s growing focus on enhancing EHR training, as nurses play a pivotal role in refining and optimizing EHR systems.
Marquette College of Nursing, Milwaukee, has pioneered the integration of Epic’s Lyceum platform – an educational version of the EHR software – into their teaching modules. Prior to this collaboration, Marquette’s nursing students accessed only portions of Epic’s software during hospital training, acquiring full EHR experience only after becoming licensed nurses.
This strategic move will provide students hands-on practice with an industry-standard tool, enriching their readiness for clinical roles. The Lyceum platform comes equipped with instructional materials to aid faculty in assimilating Epic within their syllabus and boasts full-fledged support from Epic. With Lyceum, professors can supplement their courses with health record components, prompting students to properly complete patient documentation relevant to specific patient cases discussed in lessons.
The collaboration also focuses on addressing the high attrition rate of nurses post-graduation, which stands at about 20%. By introducing students to Lyceum early in their educational journey, Marquette aims for better preparation and increased retention in the nursing profession. In the pipeline is Marquette’s plan to integrate virtual reality tools and a bigger simulation laboratory slated for 2024.
The pressing need for enhanced EHR training becomes evident in light of recent surveys. Data from a 2022 KLAS Research survey pointed towards declining EHR satisfaction among nurses during the pandemic. Historically, EHR training has been lacking, as was the case for upcoming doctors a decade ago. Current trends emphasize the significance of involving nurses in refining EHR processes, which play a pivotal role in the overall functionality of health systems. Such engagement not only ameliorates documentation fatigue but also optimizes performance, as evidenced by Denver Health’s successful EHR workflow redesign.
Seth Howard, Epic’s Senior VP of R&D, highlighted the company’s objective with Lyceum, stating its design is meant to uncomplicate EHR access for future medical professionals.
