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Stronger Training, Safer Outcomes: AWHONN 2025 Recap

The energy in Orlando was electric as more than 3,000 women’s health, obstetric, and neonatal nurses gathered for the 2025 Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) National Conference. The passion, collaboration, and commitment to improving maternal outcomes were palpable—and Elevate Healthcare was proud to be part of it all. Spotlight on Innovation …

INACSL Recap: Driving Better Outcomes Through Inclusive Simulation

Better healthcare outcomes start with better training—and at the 2025 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), we brought solutions designed to help educators do just that. Our goal is simple: to give learners hands-on practice and tools they need to manage it all – so they’re ready to deliver safer, better care. …

Making It Real: The Haven Academy Students Get Hands-On with Elevate Healthcare

At Elevate Healthcare, our mission goes beyond creating cutting-edge healthcare simulation solutions — it’s about empowering people. Whether it’s the medical professionals we serve or the young learners discovering what’s possible in science and technology, we believe in building a stronger future through real experiences. That’s why we partnered with The Haven Academy, a private …

Tim Whitaker: A Journey of Lifesaving Moments and Education

Tim Whitaker’s journey into the world of emergency medical services (EMS) began in an unexpected place—right in front of his TV screen. As a child, he was captivated by the show Emergency!, which featured paramedics Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto. The fast-paced action and life-saving moments sparked something in Tim, a drive to help others …

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. …

Overcoming Simulation Education Challenges: Empowering Clinical Educators

As healthcare systems become more complex, the demand for skilled professionals grows, placing increasing pressure on clinical educators to adapt their teaching methods. To ensure that future healthcare workers are fully prepared for the challenges they’ll face, simulation-based education must evolve. Clinical educators are on the front lines of this transformation, navigating staffing shortages, fluctuating …

Webinar Highlights: Physiological Realism in Medical Simulation

In today’s medical education, having realistic simulations is essential for effective training. In a recent webinar hosted by Healthysimulation.com, Dr. Willem van Meurs discussed how accurate physiological models improve medical simulators. These models allow simulators to respond dynamically to different medical situations, making training more realistic and consistent, which is especially important in high-pressure environments. …

Gynecological Ultrasound: An Essential Tool for Women’s Health

The history and evolution of gynecologic ultrasound Medical ultrasound owes a debt to scientific advances from the 1800s and 1900s like Doppler, radar and sonar. Clinicians saw the potential for diagnostic imaging, and simple models began to emerge in the 1940s and 50s. An early version developed in Minnesota could detect breast tumors. In 1958, …

Revolutionizing Women’s Health with Ultrasound Simulation: Enhancing Diagnosis and Training

My friend was just 33. She had painful, rope-like tissue on her upper-right breast and went to her doctor, who then ordered a mammogram out of an abundance of caution. After that, she had an ultrasound of the “lump” in question. Everything matched up—mammogram to ultrasound—to everyone’s relief. But something else had popped up on …

Redefining Healthcare Simulation in 2024

2023 was a transformative year for CAE Healthcare that was filled with advancements and visionary strides. Amidst the backdrop of the largest International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, I had the privilege of being appointed president. This past year, we partnered with many simulation centers around the world to offer comprehensive simulation solutions, including the …

Elevate Healthcare highlights Aria for National Children’s Health Month

October is National Children’s Health Month; an observance focusing on how to protect and develop children’s health. According to the National Library of Medicine, the most common emergencies encountered in pediatric office practice are respiratory distress, dehydration, anaphylaxis, seizures and trauma. At Elevate Healthcare, we deliver the perfect solution to prepare learners and practicing professionals …

Elevate Healthcare hosts Canadian Air Cadets to help create a safer future

Elevate Healthcare is a high-technology company that delivers cutting-edge training and critical operations solutions in healthcare, aviation and defense/security to safely move our world forward. In a continued effort to drive the commitment, we recently hosted 192 Canadian Air Cadets at our Montreal headquarters for a day of engaging simulation presentations and product demonstrations. The …

Exploring the rising need for nurses now and beyond

The world needs more nurses. Fueled by an aging population, an increase in nurse retirements, formidable education timelines, fatigue, burnout and stress, more nurses are stepping away from the profession than, perhaps, ever before. Though the COVID-19 pandemic helped widen the gap, the rising demand for nurses dates years back. A pre-pandemic report from the …

Elevate Healthcare products help West Virginia Junior College grow rural healthcare education

A mobile nursing lab is traveling throughout West Virginia, bringing healthcare education to rural counties in the state, and high-fidelity medical manikins from Elevate Healthcare are aboard for the ride. Built in partnership with West Virginia Junior College (WVJC), the 38-foot RV serves as a training tool for students entering the nursing field and those …

Elevate Healthcare demonstrates innovative educational ecosystem at IMSH 2023

The 2023 International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) has come and gone. But we’re left with lasting memories, new relationships and even more ideas for the future of healthcare simulation and education. As we reminisce about the conference, we’re excited to have gathered in Orlando, Florida, with nearly 4,200 healthcare professionals and enthusiastic about …

Taking patient safety to new heights using aviation best practices

Though worldwide air traffic has increased substantially over the past 20 years, aviation-related fatalities have dropped significantly, from 450 per year to 250, a decrease of about 56%. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for error-related casualties in healthcare. According to McKinsey 2020 data, medical errors kill approximately 250,000 people annually in the United States …

Elevate Healthcare partners with Manatee Technical College to build innovative career paths

As a global leader in healthcare education, we are proud to join forces with Manatee Technical College (MTC) to provide students with real-world assembly experience and potential career opportunities. Inspiring students to explore healthcare simulation careers post-graduation supports our company’s mission to lead at the frontier of digital immersion with high-tech training and operational support …

Elevate Healthcare Celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week 2022 with a Special ‘Thank You’

We’re shining a spotlight on nurse practitioners as part of Nurse Practitioner Week, which started Nov. 13! This special week is intended to highlight and thank those who serve in this growing profession for their dedication to their patients in an ever-changing environment. This year’s theme is “NPs: Rising to Meet the Needs of Patients.” …

Mathematical models: A revolution in medical education (and certification)

Simulation helps people prepare for the moments that matter – without the risks inherent in real-life practice. But to be effective, these simulation experiences must feel as close to the real thing as possible. Why? Without realism, participants don’t take the simulation seriously, missing the opportunity for experiential learning. What’s more, they may learn the …

Elevate Healthcare Recognizes Healthcare Simulation Week 2022

Simulation professionals across the globe are coming together to celebrate all things sim! Healthcare Simulation Week 2022 kicks off September 12 to raise awareness about the importance of healthcare simulation and how it can improve patient safety and outcomes. This week also celebrates those who use simulation practices to improve quality of care, effectiveness, and …

Revolutionizing Remote Healthcare Training by Leveraging the Cloud and Digital Twins

The Canadian healthcare system had to be creative and resilient to meet the population’s needs during the global pandemic over the past two years. The system overload shook Quebec and many parts of the world given the labour shortage and the exhaustion of healthcare workers on the front lines. Despite that, at every stage of …

Healthcare Training Advantages of Virtual Learning Environments

Virtual learning environments for healthcare may help to fulfill education requirements by providing a sufficiently viable replacement for mandated clinical hours (as supported by INACSL and SSH.org1). Moreover, in circumstances where there may be a heightened risk of cross-contamination, rampant infection and person-to-person transmission of pathogens (the 2019 novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, for example), …

EMS & ALS Simulation Training: Past, Present and Future

From ancient soldiers transporting the injured off the battlefield by chariot, to horse-drawn carriages being used as ambulances during the Civil War, emergency patient care has not always been delivered in the most efficient way. Fortunately, the EMS community has come a long way from the days of chariots and buggies. Thanks in great part …