Send us a text What does it take to build safer clinicians, not just better test takers? We sit down with pediatric critical care pioneer and simulation leader Tonya Schneidereith to trace a career defined by curiosity, courage, and a relentless focus on patient safety. From early days as one of the first PICU nurse practitioners in the country to associate director of simulation at Johns Hopkins, Tonya reveals how mentorship, research, and design thinking shaped her approach to teaching and ...
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Send us a text What does it take to build safer clinicians, not just better test takers? We sit down with pediatric critical care pioneer and simulation leader Tonya Schneidereith to trace a career defined by curiosity, courage, and a relentless focus on patient safety. From early days as one of the first PICU nurse practitioners in the country to associate director of simulation at Johns Hopkins, Tonya reveals how mentorship, research, and design thinking shaped her approach to teaching and ...
Send us a text What does it take to build safer clinicians, not just better test takers? We sit down with pediatric critical care pioneer and simulation leader Tonya Schneidereith to trace a career defined by curiosity, courage, and a relentless focus on patient safety. From early days as one of the first PICU nurse practitioners in the country to associate director of simulation at Johns Hopkins, Tonya reveals how mentorship, research, and design thinking shaped her approach to teaching and ...
Send us a text A near-drowning in the Norwegian fjords set a family on a path that would change how the world learns to save lives. We sit down with Jon Laerdal, Chief Product Officer at Laerdal Medical, to explore the unlikely journey from toy design to Resusci Anne, from classroom CPR to on‑the‑unit practice that measurably improves survival. Jon pulls back the curtain on how evidence and guidelines have shaped Laerdal’s resuscitation portfolio and why RQI—Resuscitation Quality Improvement...
Send us a text What happens when you take simulation out of the lab and put it at the center of global health strategy? We sit down with Dr. Pam Jeffries and Dr. Lennox Huang—co‑chairs of the Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare (GNSH)—to unpack how thought leadership, diversity, and real‑world constraints are reshaping the field for measurable impact. We dig into what sets GNSH apart from traditional associations: no vendor floor, no siloed tracks, and a laser focus on big system cha...
Send us a text Katie Cushman, Simulation Operations Specialist at Atrium Health, shares her journey from nursing student to healthcare simulation professional and how finding her niche in simulation technology combines her passions for healthcare, education, and technology. • Transitioned from nursing school to pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Simulation after realizing bedside nursing wasn't the right fit • Gained first meaningful exposure to simulation technology at a human-patie...
Send us a text Matt Needler shares his journey from combat medic and philosophy major to becoming Director of Operations at Belmont University's 60,000-square-foot simulation center, where he oversees high-fidelity simulation experiences across healthcare disciplines. • Started in simulation by chance after seeing a job opening while working in physical therapy • Advanced from technician to coordinator to director roles across multiple institutions • Holds dual CHSOS and CHSE certifications,...
Send us a text Dr. Cynthia Clark opens up about the hidden epidemic affecting healthcare environments nationwide: workplace incivility. Drawing from decades of research and practical experience, she paints a compelling picture of how seemingly minor behaviors like eye-rolling or walking away mid-conversation can create serious patient safety risks when they occur in clinical settings. What makes this conversation particularly illuminating is Dr. Clark's nuanced understanding of workplace dyn...
Send us a text The BCIT simulation team shares their transformative journey from siloed departments to a unified center of excellence, culminating in their recent SSH accreditation as Canada's fourth accredited program. Carrie Meager and Heather Epp reveal how leadership support, psychological safety, and human-centered approaches created their successful simulation community. • Evolution from fragmented lab-based learning across 11 buildings to a coordinated simulation program with standard...
Send us a text Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmarn/ Readiness quiz: https://emergency.scoreapp.com/ A staggering statistic opens this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Richard Marn: one person per day dies in the United States due to medical emergencies that begin in dental offices. As a board-certified anesthesiologist with decades of experience, Dr. Marn reveals the critical safety gaps in dental practices and how his journey from academic medicine to founding Blue Pacific Me...
Send us a text Dr. Kristina Dreifurst explains how her revolutionary Debriefing for Meaningful Learning (DML) model enhances clinical reasoning among nursing students through structured debriefing techniques that focus on the relationship between thinking and action. She shares her journey from using early Mrs. Chase mannequins as a nursing student to developing a pedagogical approach now utilized in over 500 nursing programs worldwide. • Dr. Dreifurst's simulation journey began in the 1980s...
Send us a text Lou Oberndorf's vision transformed healthcare education forever. As founder of Medical Education Technologies (METI), he brought simulation technology from aerospace into medical training when educators were still relying on centuries-old teaching methods. "Medicine has been practicing on us for a thousand years and we're done with it," Lou explains, capturing the revolutionary spirit that drove his pioneering work. What makes Oberndorf's story fascinating isn't just the techn...
Send us a text Finding your dream job isn't always a straight path – just ask Dr. Kristen Brown. What began as volunteering to be an "embedded actor" in simulation scenarios designed for medical residents transformed into a career-defining passion that now shapes healthcare education at Johns Hopkins and beyond. Dr. Brown takes us behind the scenes as Associate Dean for Simulation and Immersive Learning at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, where she's pioneered simulation education across all...
Send us a text What happens when simulation breaks free from hospital walls and becomes embedded throughout an entire healthcare system? Ryan Aga and Don Brock reveal the remarkable transformation at Health Partners, where simulation has evolved from a training method into a life-saving force reaching 14,000 learners annually across eight hospitals, countless clinics, and even rural communities. Their story unfolds through powerful examples of lives saved, including a cardiac arrest patient ...
Send us a text What if healthcare professionals could practice high-stakes procedures hundreds of times before ever touching a real patient? Dr. Ryan Ribeira is making this vision a reality through virtual reality medical simulation. As both an emergency physician and the founder of SimX, Ribeira bridges the worlds of clinical practice and technological innovation. His journey began in quality improvement and patient safety, where he recognized that traditional approaches weren't creating th...
Send us a text Wendy LaGrange, VP and Managing Director at Wallcur (now part of 3B Scientific), reveals the vital role of the Corporate Roundtable within the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. This behind-the-scenes organization bridges the gap between industry partners and educators to advance healthcare simulation and improve patient outcomes. • Corporate Roundtable serves as the corporate arm of SSH, bringing together approximately 50 companies • Started 15 years ago as a small c...
Send us a text Ashley Franklin takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution of healthcare simulation, drawing from her 16 years of experience as a nurse educator who has never taught without simulation technology. As the current president of INACSL (International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning), Ashley offers a unique perspective on how simulation bridges the gap between classroom learning and clinical competence. The conversation buzzes with excitement a...
Send us a text Dr. Christine Park invites us to reimagine our relationship with achievement, rest, and purpose in this soul-stirring conversation that transcends typical discussions about simulation in healthcare education. The former president of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare shares her remarkable journey from surgery to anesthesiology to simulation leadership, culminating in her decision to embark on an early retirement to pursue coaching. What drives this transformation? A prof...
Send us a text What happens when lifeguard training, soccer refereeing, and healthcare education collide? Dr. Jared Kutzin, current President of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), reveals how his unconventional journey through hands-on learning environments shaped his understanding of simulation long before he knew the field existed. Dr. Kutzin's story illuminates the power of experiential learning, from his high school days practicing CPR on mannequins to training in burn build...
Send us a text Step into the vibrant world of clinical education through simulation with this immersive episode of our podcast! As we engage with Erin, a passionate nurse educator from New Zealand, we delve into the powerful impact that simulation training has on healthcare professionals and patient outcomes. Discover how organizations like the International Pediatric Simulation Society (IPSS) are pivotal in uniting practitioners from around the globe to share invaluable resources and insight...
Send us a text What if you could transform patient care with the power of simulation? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Lisa Paganotti from George Washington University, an expert in simulation education, as she shares her inspiring journey from the emergency department to becoming a leader in the field. Lisa unpacks the concept of translational simulation, explaining how it bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical patient outcomes. With her extensive experience,...
Send us a text Discover the innovative journey of Dawn Schocken, the dynamic Director of Experiential Learning and Simulation at the University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine, as she shares the evolution of medical simulation. You'll be inspired by her relentless pursuit of transforming medical education and her influential leadership within the Society for Simulation and Healthcare. As we explore Dawn's experiences, including her critical role in adapting accreditation proces...
Send us a text What does it take to build safer clinicians, not just better test takers? We sit down with pediatric critical care pioneer and simulation leader Tonya Schneidereith to trace a career defined by curiosity, courage, and a relentless focus on patient safety. From early days as one of the first PICU nurse practitioners in the country to associate director of simulation at Johns Hopkins, Tonya reveals how mentorship, research, and design thinking shaped her approach to teaching and ...
