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The Real Sim Center: Birmingham

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Managing a simulation center that serves a single program is challenging enough. Managing one that supports eight or more disciplines – each with different curricula, scheduling needs, and assessment requirements – requires a different playbook entirely.

Inside the NCLEX Decline: A CNO’s Perspective on Preparing Nurses for Day One

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 …

NCLEX Pass Rates Are Falling and Hospitals Are Feeling the Impact

How simulation can help close the gap between education and practice readiness The nursing workforce is under pressure. Hospitals are navigating persistent staffing challenges, rising costs, and shifting quality benchmarks, all while trying to onboard new nurses who may not be fully prepared for the realities of clinical care. At the same time, recent data …

NCLEX Pass Rates Are Declining: Stacie Wood, CNO of Elevate Healthcare, Shares What’s Next

Actionable Solutions for the Nursing Shortage

Jean-François Ringeval: Global Experience, Human-Centered Care

When Jean-François Ringeval reflects on his career, he doesn’t begin with his titles or accolades. Instead, he talks about people—the teams he’s worked with, the patients he’s cared for, and the families who carry the weight long after the sirens fade. “I’ve been involved in many EMS missions,” he says. “I’m not EMT, but I’ve …

Healing Through Helping: Sasha Edwards’ Story of Service and Simulation

For Sasha Edwards, simulation isn’t just a tool — it’s a way to prepare emergency responders for the hardest moments of their careers. Now a Virtual Simulation Demo Specialist at Elevate Healthcare, Sasha’s path to this work started more than two decades ago in a hospital lab. She began as a phlebotomist but found herself …

From Flight Line to Frontline: Kyle Clements on the Power of Simulation

Before Kyle Clements ever stepped into a simulation lab, he was learning medicine at 30,000 feet. His journey began in the Tennessee Air National Guard. Hoping to work on aircraft, he was instead offered a path in medical evacuation — a role that would send him into the sky aboard flying hospitals, helping care for …

Called to Serve, Driven to Teach: The Story of Scott Temple

At Elevate Healthcare, we believe in honoring the people behind the progress — the educators, innovators, and caregivers who shape the future of clinical training. Scott Temple, our Group Leader of Education Solutions, is one of those people. With more than two decades of EMS experience and a career grounded in service, Scott’s journey is …

Empowering Nurses, Elevating Care: Stacie Wood’s Journey in Healthcare Leadership

At Elevate Healthcare, Stacie Wood has the honor of championing nurses—and supporting physicians, clinicians, leaders, and allied health professionals—through training, education, and consulting that goes far beyond skills checklists. Her work focuses on transformation: ensuring that clinical knowledge translates into confident action, especially in the moments that matter most. Elevate Healthcare’s programs are built not …

Kristen Wilt: Empowering Through Education, Purpose, and Compassion

Kristen Wilt’s nursing career reflects far more than clinical expertise—it’s rooted in service, mentorship, and a drive to make a lasting impact. With a professional journey shaped by growth, collaboration, and a commitment to elevating others, Kristen exemplifies nursing. A Calling Shaped by Compassion Kristen didn’t initially plan on becoming a nurse, but once she …

Caring Beyond the Bedside: Trisha Copeland’s Commitment to Nursing Education

Before she ever wore scrubs or stepped into a simulation room, Trisha Copeland knew she was meant to teach. “Back when I first went to college, my goal was to be a middle or high school English teacher,” she recalls. Life took a different turn—but in nursing, she found a new path that honored her …

Guided by Heart, Grounded in Purpose: The Journey of Judy Long

For Judy Long, becoming a nurse wasn’t just a career choice—it was a lifelong calling to serve, teach, and uplift others. With nearly four decades of nursing experience, 22 of those in acute cardiology care and 16 in simulation education, Judy has left an indelible mark on countless patients, colleagues, and learners. Today, as a …

Wendy McCracken: A Lifelong Calling to Care, Lead, and Inspire

With over 30 years of clinical, academic, and simulation experience, Wendy McCracken brings a global perspective and unwavering passion to nursing education. A dual-qualified Registered Nurse and Midwife, Wendy’s career has taken her from frontline patient care to international simulation leadership — and everything in between. “I always wanted to be a nurse,” Wendy shares. …