Dana Whitfield, Ed.D.

Nursing Education Leader

Dana Whitfield, Ed.D. — Nursing Education Leader Skip to content Dana Whitfield . About Achievements Experience Skills Get in touch Nursing Education · Bend, OR Simulation education that sticks I'm Dana Whitfield. With 12 years of experience in nursing education, I build simulation programs from the ground up and raise licensure pass rates through structured remediation and curriculum design. See my achievements Get in touch DW Dana Whitfield, Ed.D. Director of Simulation Education, Cascade College of Nursing Experience 12 years Location Bend, OR Education Ed.D. Nursing Ed Certification CHSE 94% NCLEX pass rate, up from 71% −80% Lab scheduling conflicts 35 Adjunct faculty trained 12 Years in Nursing Education About Bridging the gap between classroom and clinical practice. I am a nursing education leader known for building simulation programs that prepare compassionate nurses for rural communities. My approach combines high-fidelity technology with evidence-based debriefing frameworks to ensure students are ready for the complexities of modern healthcare. I have successfully led initiatives ranging from international public health education in Malawi to directing simulation for regional nursing colleges. I specialize in creating structured remediation pathways that measurably improve student outcomes and licensure success. Simulation Design High-fidelity scenarios for medical-surgical, pediatric, and obstetric courses. Faculty Development Training adjunct faculty in the PEARLS