Selected work
Building better ways to learn, practice, and teach.
My work sits at the intersection of nursing education, simulation, clinical judgment, and thoughtfully designed technology, from native Apple applications to publications, faculty resources, and national presentations.
Brandon Dominguez, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CHSE | Apple Distinguished Educator, Class of 2026 | Apple Learning Coach
Applications
A connected clinical learning ecosystem.
Each application addresses a different part of the learning experience: exploring a simulated record, practicing decisions and communication, and coordinating what happens in the simulation environment.

Available now · Creator
Bedside Coach
Nursing Simulations
A native Apple nursing simulation platform that supports faculty-led scenarios, clinical judgment practice, communication, coaching, and feedback across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
Free to download. In-app Pro purchases. Version 2.0. iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
- Simulation
- Clinical judgment
- Apple Intelligence
Available now · Creator
ChartSlate
EHR Simulation
A privacy-first tool for building simulated patient records and active-learning activities that support chart literacy, cue recognition, prioritization, prebriefing, and debriefing. Free for iPhone and iPad, with no account, advertising, developer analytics, or tracking.
Free to download. Version 2.0. iPhone and iPad.
- Simulated records
- Active learning
- Local-first
Available now · Creator
Sibyl Sim
Local Private Sim Control
A local-first simulation-lab system that brings room cameras, observation, recording, sound, faculty control, and debriefing together across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Free to download. Version 2.0. iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
- Simulation operations
- Observation
- Debriefing
Bring one application, or the full ecosystem, to your organization.
Institutional engagements can include needs assessment, curriculum alignment, case development, faculty preparation, pilot support, launch, evaluation, and a sustainability roadmap.
View implementation servicesPublications and resources
Writing that supports educators and learners.
Selected books, learning resources, consulting contributions, and scholarship spanning student success, mental health nursing, nurse-assistant education, and simulation.

Author
Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Guide to Fostering Student Success
A practical guide to creating learning environments and support systems that help students progress.
View the bookCo-author | Assessment Technologies Institute
Engage Mental Health
An interactive mental-health nursing learning resource developed for nursing education.
View at ATIAuthor | Riverside City College
Study Workbook: Exercises for Success in Nursing School
A guided workbook designed to help undergraduate nursing students strengthen their study practice.
View on Apple BooksConsultant | Assessment Technologies Institute
Mental Health Nursing, Edition 12
A comprehensive nursing-education resource supporting mental-health concepts and application. Selected content-development contribution.
Doctoral research | Grand Canyon University
Implementation of a Virtual Reality Motivational Interviewing Workshop
A practice-focused project examining motivational-interviewing education and nursing intervention.
View the project summaryAdditional writing, expert contributions, and continuing education
- ACNL article | Strategies for Nurses to Influence Early Childhood Development
- ACNL article | The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of a Mentorship
- ACNL article | 5 Ways to Grow Your Leadership Skills
- Featured expert | 3 Tips on How to Stay Positive During a Pandemic
- Political and Nursing Considerations for Alzheimer's Disease
- Previous authored resource (out of print) | The Golden State Nurse Assistant: Mastering CNA Certification in California
Media
Conversations that extend the classroom.
Audio projects exploring healthcare, education, leadership, research, and the people shaping practice.
Podcast host
West Coast University Journal of Health and Wellness
Interviews with healthcare professionals and researchers on emerging topics in health and wellness.
Listen on Apple PodcastsPodcast guest
ACNL in Action: Back to School with Brandon Dominguez
A conversation shared through the Association of California Nurse Leaders podcast channel.
Listen on SpotifySelected presentations
Sharing ideas with the nursing education community.
Conference sessions, posters, and invited programs focused on simulation, virtual learning, clinical judgment, student success, communication, and educator practice.
2025
COADN/CACN Nursing Program Directors' Conference - Fall | Speaker
Real Learning in Virtual Spaces
2025
BVNPT Fall Innovative Teaching Strategies Forum | Speaker
Innovative Teaching Strategies with Simulation, VR & AR
2024
California Nursing Assistant Educator Conference | Speaker
Predicting Barriers for Success and Prioritizing Student Support
2024
International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare | Speaker
Enhancing Clinical Judgment in Nursing Students Through Deliberate Practice and Virtual Reality Simulation
2023
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Annual Convention | Poster
Enhancing Clinical Judgment in Nursing Students Through Deliberate Practice and Virtual Reality Simulation
2023
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Convention | Poster
Predicting Barriers for Success and Prioritizing Student Support
2023
West Coast University Annual Health Summit | Speaker
Managing Your Client's Stress for Healthcare Professionals
2022
Health Workforce Initiative New Director Boot Camp | Speaker
Opportunities for Student Success
2021
Association of California Nurse Leaders Annual Conference | Poster
Impact of Motivational Interviewing via Nursing
2021
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference | Poster
Impact of Motivational Interviewing via Nursing
2021
West Coast University Annual Academic Conference | Speaker
Integrating Podcasts Into the Classroom
- Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2026
- Apple Learning Coach Technology-enabled learning
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator CHSE
- AACN Digital Innovator Academy Participant in partnership with Apple
Bring the work to your organization
Let's turn a strong idea into sustainable practice.
I partner with nursing schools and healthcare organizations on curriculum, simulation, faculty development, educational technology, and implementation of Bedside Coach, ChartSlate, and Sibyl Sim.