From Classroom to Bedside: Simulation’s Role in Nursing’s Next Chapter

Nov 19, 2025 11:00 AM

Nursing faces unprecedented challenges—burnout, workforce shortages, and the demand for better patient outcomes. This panel explores how simulation goes beyond training to become a vehicle for change. From academic programs to bedside care, leaders will discuss how simulation ecosystems, AI integration, and outcome-driven applications strengthen nurse readiness, improve retention, and empower the profession to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Key discussion points:

• The state of nursing today: trusted yet strained, with burnout and workforce challenges.

• How simulation is evolving from onboarding to outcome-driven applications.

• Examples across academia, hospitals, and EMS of simulation driving measurable results.

• Integration of AI and technology to support knowledge, skills, and resilience.

• Elevate’s role in partnering with nursing communities to fuel the future of care.

Speakers:

Moderator: Stacie Wood, CNO, Elevate Healthcare

Panelists:

• Danielle Manley, Associate Professor, Director School of Nursing, Carleton University’s School of Nursing
• Jennifer Dale-Tam, Assistant Professor and Lead Simulation Faculty, Carleton University’s School of Nursing