Juliet Kolde
President, Nightingale Innovations | Nightingale Education Group
Dr. Juliet Kolde is a leader in nursing education, pioneering the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) to transform nurse training. As president of Nightingale Innovations, she integrated concept-based, VR-driven simulations into nationwide nursing curricula. Under her leadership, Nightingale College adopted VR as a core learning tool, providing all students with VR headsets for realistic clinical experiences regardless of location. Partnering with healthcare organizations, her work facilitates AI-enhanced simulations, improving competency in nursing skills. Juliet focuses on equity and access, supporting nontraditional and rural students by minimizing reliance on physical facilities and reducing costs. Her visionary leadership enhances learning outcomes and workforce readiness through technology that empowers students and strengthens the nursing profession.
