From Nursing Student to Simulation Consultant with Deb Tauber

From Nursing Student to Simulation Consultant with Deb Tauber

From Nursing Student to Simulation Consultant with Deb Tauber   Founder and CEO, Innovative Simulation Solutions | Host, Sim Cafe Podcast  Deb Tauber is a nurse by training with 25 years in emergency medicine, including work at a Level I trauma center and leadership as an emergency department clinical educator. After moving into academic nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing, she discovered the “science” of simulation and saw how structured scenarios can reveal real-world competencies like prioritization, delegation, communication, and calm under pressure in ways resumes can’t.   In this episode, Deb explains why pediatric scenarios elevate anxiety in simulation and real life, and how practical tools like the Broselow Tape help teams stay focused by quickly matching a child’s size to the right equipment. She also breaks down how video strengthens simulation outcomes, especially for communication training, by enabling learners to review moments like hand hygiene and bedside introductions, and by supporting more objective evaluation in high-stakes assessments. Deb notes how video systems today are easier to use and more integrated into simulation workflows than they were 15 years ago.   Deb also shares her entrepreneurial pivot. She launched Innovative Simulation Solutions in 2017 and now focuses her work on three areas: hosting The Sim Cafe podcast, providing vendor-neutral consulting for simulation center planning and expansion, and helping programs pursue Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation. She outlines what accreditation expects, including mission and vision alignment, funding and staffing readiness, clear policies and processes (including AV policies if video is used), and an ethics framework. She closes with trends she’s watching, especially the rapid growth of VR and AR, plus practical advice for building simulation spaces that match real needs and don’t leave expensive equipment underused.

Video Supports Training Clinics to Achieve Measurable Outcomes with Carlos Zalaquett

Former Professor, Educational Psychology, Counseling & Special Education, Penn State University     Carlos Zalaquett is an internationally recognized expert in therapeutic outcomes assessment and mental health counseling, with deep expertise spanning psychology, biofeedback, and neurofeedback. Across decades in clinical practice, teaching, supervision, and leadership—including serving as President of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Counselors Association, Past President of the Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología, and President-Elect of the American Psychological Association’s Division 52: Society for Global Psychology—Carlos has focused on one thing: improving training and interventions by measuring what works and why.   In this episode, Carlos makes the case for video as a core component of counselor education—not as a “nice to have,” but as the backbone of supervision, skills development, and outcomes-based research. He shares how recording sessions transforms training from vague, memory-based reflection into precise review: students and supervisors can revisit specific moments, identify strengths and growth areas, and track progress from the first session through termination. Carlos also explains how secure, consent-driven video capture supports ethical practice and removes barriers compared to earlier “shoulder camera” approaches—making review immediate, practical, and far less disruptive to the therapeutic relationship.   The conversation goes deeper into how video plus client self-report data can strengthen decision-making and fairness in supervision—evaluating performance with evidence rather than assumptions—and how clinics can evolve into applied research training clinics that demonstrate clinical impact to stakeholders. Carlos also looks ahead to what’s next: AI-enabled transcription and analysis, nonverbal synchrony research, and faster insight generation that could accelerate both supervision and outcomes research. He closes with the leadership principle that guides his career—“lift as you climb”—and why building others up is the real legacy of effective education and clinical work.

Live from IMSH 2026: Video Powered Simulation at Scale with Ruben Torres

Simulation Manager at South Texas College  Recorded live at IMSH 2026, this episode of On Record features Ruben Torres, Simulation Manager at South Texas College, sharing how a deep background in AV and networking naturally evolved into leading simulation operations across nursing and paramedic training. Ruben walks through why video recording is essential to simulation—not as “gotcha” surveillance, but as a tool for reflective learning and stronger debriefs, where students can review decisions, identify improvements, and build confidence before stepping into real clinical environments.     Ruben also gets practical about what it takes to run a world-class simulation program: designing for realism (including keeping faculty physically removed so students feel truly “in it”), selecting and integrating the right technology components, and supporting faculty who may not be as comfortable with tech through structured training—especially at the start of each semester. He discusses how adopting the IVS VALT system improved access and consistency, enabling simulation recordings to be available across multiple campuses on the school network, and he outlines how South Texas College ladders simulation experiences through the nursing curriculum—from foundational skills to robust capstone scenarios. The conversation closes with Ruben’s passion for the mission behind it all: leveraging simulation and video to help develop future clinicians and reduce the risk of medical errors.

Stephanie Morris on Child Advocacy Training

Episode Guest: Stephanie Morris Child Advocacy Studies Program Coordinator, Northwest Arkansas Community College  Stephanie Morris brings over a decade of frontline legal experience to her role as the Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) Program Coordinator at Northwest Arkansas Community College. A former deputy prosecuting attorney specializing in crimes against children, she now leads a nationally recognized program that equips future and current professionals—from law enforcement to social workers—with the tools to identify and respond to child maltreatment. Stephanie leverages immersive simulation environments and advanced video technology to train students in trauma-informed practices, courtroom preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Her passion is rooted in transforming how we prepare frontline workers—starting in the classroom, not the field.  Please consider learning more about CAST and the Zero Abuse Project: https://zeroabuseproject.org/

Live from IMSH 2026: How Video Strengthens Debrief, Confidence, and Outcomes with Dr. Marie Lindley

Dr. Marie Lindley is an Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation and a Clinical Associate Professor with extensive experience in higher education leadership and simulation-based learning. With simulation as a long-standing passion—and firsthand experience with high-fidelity training dating back more than two decades—Dr. Lindley has helped drive innovation that supports both learner development and faculty adoption at scale. In this episode, recorded live at IMSH 2026 in San Antonio, she discusses how simulation has evolved over the past 25 years and why video has become central to improving outcomes. She explains how recorded sessions strengthen observation, enable meaningful “highlight” moments, and make debriefs more targeted—while also helping learners build confidence and accountability in preparation for real clinical environments where observation is increasingly common (including emerging models like virtual nursing). Dr. Lindley also shares practical insight on implementation, emphasizing that adoption hinges on reducing friction for faculty through intuitive workflows, fewer logins, and fewer clicks, and she offers guidance on pursuing funding through development offices, private foundations, and state grants.