In this episode, Melissa Knight, RN, MSN, CNE is joined with Cynthia Fountain, a simulation nurse educator and life coach! Building confidence and resiliency is largely dependent on the engagement and transparency of nurse educators. Building rapport and establishing trust with students is valuable in nursing academia as students often feel more confident as they learn practical clinical skills. Communication and assertiveness skills are discussed as it relates to building confidence in the clinical setting. Cynthia provides useful strategies for nursing educators as coaches, mentors and leaders to enhance confidence and resiliency in future nurses through simulation!