The recent decline in NCLEX pass rates has sparked concern across nursing education and healthcare systems nationwide. To shed light on what these numbers really mean—and how simulation can accelerate nurse readiness—we sat down with Stacie Wood, Chief Nursing Officer at Elevate Healthcare. With nearly 30 years in nursing leadership and deep expertise in healthcare simulation, Stacie offers authentic industry insights and actionable strategies to address this critical challenge.

Watch the complete interview with Stacie Wood to hear her in-depth perspective on the NCLEX pass rate decline and the future of nurse readiness.