Dr. Rebecca Swanson coordinates the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Swanson has developed and implemented simulation curriculum for PNP students in both primary and acute care courses, including skills and procedure labs, clinic-based patient encounters, and high-fidelity hospital simulation. In 2023, Dr. Swanson was the recipient of the UNMC Kathryn Sandahl Philp Award for Creativity and Innovation in teaching. Dr. Swanson practices at Charles Drew Health Center in Omaha, NE. She is passionate about providing affordable and accessible medical care, eliminating health disparities, and improving health outcomes for children in the underserved community.