As Simulation Coordinator at South College, Nashville, Briana Davis-Craig is committed to pushing forward the use and advancement of medical simulation for the benefit of our students.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Briana joined the South College family in March 2021 with a strong passion for the medical field. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in biomedical science with a concentration in medical simulation. She earned her master’s degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition, to support her growth in healthcare and the simulation space, Briana obtained her EMT certification alongside the first responders of the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Response Services in Georgia. She is also a dedicated member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH) and The International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL).
As a Simulation Coordinator, Briana has developed more than 200 simulations and operated more than 2000 simulation scenarios. Her work encompasses many different disciplines, as she has helped to educate and train individuals in the areas of nursing, osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, physical therapist assisting, occupational therapy assisting, medical assisting, pharmacy, surgical tech, and EMT/paramedics. Briana has also previously worked as a Research Lab Technician, a role that helped her to further her skills and knowledge of the sciences.
Over the years, Briana’s experience as a student and professional has given her valuable insights to enhance healthcare fields through the use and lens of high-fidelity simulation. As the Simulation Coordinator at South College, Nashville, she helps give students the opportunity to excel by creating and overseeing simulations that serve as a bridge between classroom learning and real-life clinical experience. In her role, Briana works closely with each student, with the end goal of improving patient safety and advancing healthcare education through the deliberate practice of high-quality simulation-based learning experiences.
For the South College students she supports, Briana offers this encouragement and advice: “A little progress each day adds up to big results.”