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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-patient simulation day, seeing mannequins in action
• Completed specialized education covering simulation foundations, education principles, operations, research and administration
• Enjoys the technical aspects of working with simulation mannequins and problem-solving when technology challenges arise
• Creates realistic simulations including organ procurement scenarios with Life Share and injury simulations for military training
• Develops pipeline programs introducing middle and high school students to healthcare simulation as a career option
• Recently earned CHSOS certification and aspires to eventually become a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator and SSH Fellow
• Values mentorship and connections within the simulation community

Contact Katie Cushman at Kathryn.Cushman@advocatehealth.org or find her on LinkedIn to learn more about careers in healthcare simulation.

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