4014.1-25: The Bipolar Carousel: Using a Three-Dimensional Model to Advance Mental Health Education 

This interactive, engaging, and innovative presentation presents participants with the opportunity to have hands-on experiences with 3D models demonstrating the emotional lability experienced by individuals with bipolar depression. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to use these and similar models in nursing education or clinical practice.

Presenters:  Lauren Niles, PhD, RN; Veronica Sullivan, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  15 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Describe three benefits of bipolar carousel models in nursing education.  

Key Takeaway(s): 

• The bipolar carousel model is a colorful and engaging kinesthetic classroom activity, effective at enhancing student learning.

Keywords:  3D Printing, Nursing Education, Bipolar Disorder, Emotional Connection

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.25 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire presentation, complete the reflection activity, evaluation, and honor statement before the expiration date. Once all steps are successfully completed, a certificate will be generated online and available for you to print immediately. Contact hours cannot be awarded unless all required components are completed. 

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date:  December 1, 2025
Access to this course will end:  December 1, 2028

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