Simulation Education: Let the wild rumpus begin! (Crystal Bencken S5E21)

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Crystal Bencken.

Crystal Bencken is a Simulation Education Manager at Atrium Health Carolinas Simulation Center, where she leverages 16 years of experience in emergency nursing and trauma to enhance simulation-based education. Her expertise lies in developing projects that emphasize teamwork, communication, systems testing, and process improvement, ensuring that healthcare professionals are well-equipped to deliver optimal patient care. Crystal's commitment to fostering collaborative learning environments makes her a valuable asset in advancing simulation education initiatives.

Come along as Janie Schumaker and Hollye Briggs talk with Crystal about her unexpected entry into nursing, her experiences during 9/11, and her realization that healthcare professionals must practice together to be effective. This episode is called, Simulation Education: Let the wild rumpus begin!

Crystal can be reached on LinkedIn @CrystalBencken and on the Atrium Health website at https://atriumhealth.org/education/carolinas-simulation-center

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