Quarter Report - October 2024
Third Quarter Update – October 2024
July – September
General WisTech Open updates, as well as updates from each of their respective editors, for the third quarter can be found below. Note that the Open RN brand, textbooks, and related resources will all be maintained and sustained through WisTech Open. If you’d like to get involved or propose a new project, visit www.cvtc.edu/WisTech.
General Updates
- 📝 WisTech Open attended the Wisconsin Higher Education OER Action Planning workshop.
- 🏥 ACEN visited the CVTC Nursing program and praised Open RN’s work, intending to share it with other institutions.
- 💡 A new project, Grant & Proposal Writing, will begin development next quarter using residual funding.
- 🎓 OER 101 July 2025 cohort: 21 participants graduated—congrats!
Textbook Updates
Blueprint Reading
Estimated Release: May 2025
First drafts for all remaining chapters are complete, with initial reviews underway. Submitted by Mark Lorier, Editor
Digital Literacy for Healthcare
Expected Release: November 2024 – View the Text
Currently in second review; on track for completion by end of year. Submitted by Brigitte Niedzwiecki, Editor
General Anatomy & Physiology
Expected Release: June 2025 (First Draft)
Project has started; aligned with WTCS curriculum under state review. Submitted by Vince Mussehl, Project Director
Grant & Proposal Writing
Expected Release: June 2025 (First Draft)
Project in formative stage; a prototype and faculty interest survey will launch next quarter. Submitted by Vince Mussehl, Project Director
Early Childhood Education
Expected Release: June 2025
First drafts nearly complete; faculty are creating H5P activities and collecting multimedia. Submitted by Amanda Dohms, Editor
EMT I
Expected Release: June 2025
A well-attended author meeting took place; authors assigned content with the goal to complete by December. Submitted by Dr. Suzanne Martens, Editor
Innovative Business Mindset
Expected Release: November 2024 – View the Text
Reviewer feedback incorporated, new chapter and case study added. Proofing and AI summaries underway. Submitted by Stephanie Pohnl, Editor
Medical Terminology (2e)
Published: June 2024 – View Here
Available for immediate use; added to the National Library of Medicine. Submitted by Kim Ernstmeyer, Editor
Nursing Health Alterations
Published: August 2024 – View Here
Online with H5P activities and NGN-style questions; print version underway. Submitted by Kim Ernstmeyer, Editor
Nursing Dosage Calculations
Expected Release: November 2024 – View the Text
Final edits in progress. Submitted by Vince Mussehl, Project Director
Nursing Health Promotion
Expected Release: January 2025 – View the Text
Seven chapters released in August; full text development continues into Spring 2025. Submitted by Kim Ernstmeyer, Editor
Nursing Fundamentals (2e)
Published: August 2024 – View Here
Second edition finalized; print version in development. Submitted by Kim Ernstmeyer, Editor
Nursing Management and Professional Concepts (2e)
Published: August 2024 – View Here
Second edition complete; print version planned. Submitted by Kim Ernstmeyer, Editor
Nursing Mental Health (2e)
Expected Release: June 2025
Chapter revisions will be based on 2023 NCLEX-RN test plan and updated curriculum. Submitted by Kim Ernstmeyer, Editor
Oral & Interpersonal Communication
Expected Release: June 2025
Prototypes built; state-level meetings scheduled. Submitted by Bridget Bell, Editor
Respiratory Therapy
Expected Release: May 2025
Major foundational sections drafted; chapter reviews scheduled. Submitted by Kirsten Holbrook, Editor
