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Abstract Background Interprofessional education occurs when students from different disciplines come together to gain knowledge of each other's roles, philosophies, and abilities. Method This qualitative study assessed nursing and divinity student responses/perceptions of an interprofessional simulation. Three cohorts of students (nursing, n = 17; divinity, n = 5) engaged in a three-part simulation using a standardized patient and focused on management of postpartum complications. Debriefing sessions were recorded for qualitative analysis. Results Two key categories emerged: holistic patient care and interprofessional awareness. Conclusions Student responses conveyed meaning-making experiences with new appreciation of interprofessional and intraprofessional roles. Students expressed improved ability to provide competent holistic care.