ANPD is excited to welcome Sarah Hardacker, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, as the newest education program manager! With a strong background in pediatric care and nursing professional development, Hardacker brings a passion for evidence-based practice and nurse residency programs to the NPD education team.

Understanding generational traits can help NPD practitioners tailor education to learners’ strengths. This Gen Z perspective highlights key characteristics—tech fluency, storytelling, visual learning, risk aversion, and flexibility—and offers strategies to engage Gen Z nurses effectively.