Cynthia Bradley

Cynthia Bradley
School of Nursing
Twin Cities

Award Year
2025
University Award
McKnight Presidential Fellow Award

Advancing Nursing Education Through Immersive Simulation

Cynthia Bradley is a leading researcher in simulation science, dedicated to preparing nurses to deliver safe, high-quality care in increasingly complex healthcare environments. She develops and evaluates immersive technologies that enhance realism in simulation-based learning,creating consistent, replicable experiences while reducing reliance on limited clinical placements. Dr. Bradley designs training models and psychometrically tests new instruments, used globally to assess instructor and learner outcomes. She aims to improve patient safety and health outcomes by advancing nursing education through innovative, immersive approaches that better prepare new nurses for clinical practice. She disseminates her work widely through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.