Joe Kastely, Simulation Center Director and Lecturer at Yoshie and Yoshiharu Ohara Virtual and Augmented Reality Immersive Learning Center and the Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing, joins Kendal Bailey to talk about building equitable, tech-forward learning spaces. With over a decade of experience in medical surgical nursing and six years in academia, Joe shares his journey into simulation, his passion for VR, and the power of a growth mindset in nursing education. He explores how immersive tools and praise for effort can drive student success and foster inclusivity across programs.