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Unbound Medicine and Open RN Join Forces to Advance Nursing Education
Open Educational Resources Integrated into Leading Nursing Solution
Charlottesville, Virginia & Eau Claire, Wisconsin – June 3, 2025 – Unbound Medicine and Open RN today announced a new collaboration to make high-quality, open educational resources (OER) more accessible to nursing educators and students. With this enhancement, Unbound Medicine’s Nursing Central™ platform now offers a comprehensive suite of core curriculum resources developed by Open RN—a nationally recognized leader in open nursing education. By incorporating rigorously peer-reviewed, evidence-based materials from Open RN into Nursing Central, Unbound Medicine enhances the platform’s value and expands the reach of these resources.
Nursing education faces persistent challenges, including rising costs, limited access to up-to-date information, and the need for interactive tools that engage today’s learners. For over 20 years, Nursing Central has evolved to meet these needs—starting as a platform for answering clinical questions, expanding to scenario-based learning, and now integrating AI-powered tools for streamlined curriculum planning and personalized learning. With the addition of foundational nursing content developed using the OER model, Nursing Central now offers a comprehensive solution that unifies clinical references, essential curriculum resources, and innovative teaching tools to transform nursing education.
With these enhancements, institutions can deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction more efficiently and affordably. Educators gain powerful tools to create engaging, customized learning experiences for students on any device, while students benefit from flexible access to dynamic learning materials tailored to their individual needs. Nursing Central’s expanded offering positions nursing programs—and their students—for success in today’s dynamic healthcare environment.
“Open RN is dedicated to increasing access to high-quality nursing education for all,” said Kimberly Ernstmeyer, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, APNP-BC, Project Director of Open RN. “Collaborating with Unbound Medicine allows us to deliver our openly licensed resources through a platform that not only reaches more educators and students, but also enhances engagement and learning with innovative digital tools.”
“By integrating artificial intelligence, case-based scenarios, and now comprehensive core curriculum content from Open RN into Nursing Central, we’re addressing the evolving needs of nursing education,” said Bill Detmer, MD, CEO of Unbound Medicine. “This collaboration allows us to help educators deliver high-quality, personalized learning experiences while reducing costs and preparing students to excel as future nursing professionals.”
To learn more about this enhanced offering or to connect with our team, contact Unbound Medicine .
About Open RN
Open RN is a nationally recognized initiative dedicated to increasing access to high-quality nursing education through the creation of peer-reviewed and openly licensed educational resources. Led by Chippewa Valley Technical College and supported by the Wisconsin Technical College System, Open RN develops comprehensive core curriculum content and supplemental materials that support nursing students and educators. Initially funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Labor, Open RN is now funded by the WisTech Open project. Open RN empowers institutions to enhance teaching, reduce costs, and prepare the next generation of nurses for success. To learn more about the Open RN project, visit the Open RN website.
About Unbound Medicine
Unbound Medicine is a leader in healthcare knowledge management, creating innovative digital products that enhance clinical learning and improve patient care. For over 25 years, their team has combined medical information science, digital health publishing, and advanced technologies—including AI—to transform education and clinical practice. Their solutions serve professional societies, healthcare institutions, and clinicians worldwide by making specialized knowledge accessible precisely when and where it’s needed. For more information, visit www.unboundmedicine.com .