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Abstract Background To promote patient-centered care, nursing education must broadly address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Method Needs assessment data were collected from faculty and students via online surveys and focus groups. Results Students rated simulations as moderately effective in addressing DEI. Focus group themes included increased visibility, sensitive/accurate representation, addressing DEI through instructional methods, and organizational accountability. Conclusion(s) Strategic actions were developed to integrate DEI throughout the simulation program: using a cultural humility framework, partnership with diverse communities, instructional strategies, and organizational accountability. This exemplar provides practical steps for those who also aim to broadly integrate DEI into a simulation program.