Meet Our Nurse Educators | Pass Your NCLEX

The Educators & Contributors Behind Your NCLEX Success

At PassYourNCLEX.com, we believe exceptional nurses are built by exceptional mentors. Our team is made up of expert nurse educators, clinicians, and exam coaches who bring decades of experience across ICU, pediatrics, long-term care, and nursing education. Each team member plays a vital role in creating high-impact study guides, clinical judgment resources, and exam strategies aligned with the latest NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN test plans. More than instructors, we’re your advocates—committed to preparing you not just to pass the exam, but to thrive in practice.

Dr. Cassandra Monroe, DNP, RN, CNE

Doctor of Nursing Practice | Certified Nurse Educator | NCLEX Curriculum Architect

Dr. Cassandra Monroe is a nurse educator with over 15 years of experience in helping nursing students succeed on high-stakes exams. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), she has led curriculum development for top-ranked nursing programs across the country. Her expertise lies in adult learning theory, clinical judgment scaffolding, and NCLEX exam frameworks.

At PassYourNCLEX.com, Dr. Monroe spearheads content strategy and instructional design, ensuring every module and study guide reflects real-world readiness and academic rigor. Her mission is simple: build confident nurses who lead with competence and care.

Dr. Marcos Rivera, EdD, MSN, RN, CNEcl

Doctor of Education | Clinical Instructor | Simulation-Based Learning Expert

Dr. Marcos Rivera combines clinical nursing practice with deep experience in simulation and nurse education. With dual expertise in instructional leadership and bedside care, he holds the rare distinction of being a Certified Nurse Educator in the clinical setting (CNEcl). At PassYourNCLEX.com, he focuses on bridging textbook knowledge with situational competence, using case-based learning and high-fidelity scenarios. Whether teaching delegation, interprofessional collaboration, or the finer points of NGN case studies, Dr. Rivera helps students think and act like nurses from day one.

Alyssa Chen, MSN, RN, CCRN-E

Master’s-Prepared ICU Nurse | NCLEX Coach | Tele-ICU Education Leader

Alyssa Chen brings high-level clinical insight and practical teaching skill to her role as NCLEX coach. As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN-E) with a Master of Science in Nursing, she’s worked on both sides of the bedside: in fast-paced ICU units and in remote Tele-ICU monitoring centers. Her teaching style emphasizes patient safety, test strategy, and clinical decision-making, especially in pharmacology, prioritization, and critical thinking.

Hundreds of students have passed the NCLEX under Alyssa’s mentorship, many of them with top-tier scores and a new sense of professional clarity.

Kayla Bennett, BSN, RN

Registered Nurse | Pediatric & Community Health Clinician | NCLEX Support Mentor

Kayla Bennett is a practicing RN with a background in pediatrics, acute care, and public health. Her approach to NCLEX prep is rooted in empathy, clarity, and relevance. Kayla specializes in helping students master the fundamentals: core content, simplified rationales, and real-life connections. Known for her calm presence and practical guidance, she’s the mentor students turn to when they need concepts broken down, anxiety talked through, or tricky topics translated into everyday practice.

Jasmine Torres, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse | Long-Term Care Specialist | Entry-Level Exam Coach

With over a decade of hands-on experience in skilled nursing and home health, Jasmine Torres understands the journey of the practical nursing student better than most. She supports early-career LPN and RN candidates through foundational topics like safety, pharmacology, and nutrition. Her coaching blends realism with encouragement, making her an ideal guide for learners who are just beginning their path. Jasmine believes that strong nurses aren’t just trained—they’re nurtured.