Meet the Instructors
Pass with PASS, LLC was founded in 2019 after realizing a need in initial EMS education. There were multiple in-person review courses for other examinations such as the NCLEX, FNP, FP-C/CCEMT-P, but there were very few options for in-person review courses targeting the NREMT examinations. Since our inception, we have added study guides, recorded NREMT review/prep lectures, private online tutoring and NREMT and State approved continuing education!
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The pair has worked together for over a decade in the fire service and in higher education where they produced solid first-time pass rates within their programs. However, they knew they could help even more students be successful by going to them directly instead of hitting only those within their community. With this, Pass with PASS, LLC was born...
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In 2023, "Pass with PASS, LLC" and "CodeBreaker NCLEX Prep" collaborated to create an NCLEX Review Course and expand their reach into "EMS and Nursing Education". This collaboration created an incredible, professionally produced, online/on-demand NCLEX Review Course! This collaboration will help spread Nick's highly regarded in-person class to every nursing student, regardless of their geographical location!
ADAM
MSN, APRN, CEN, CCEMT-P, FP-C, NRP
Adam Peddicord has been a Paramedic since 1998 and began his fire service career in 1993. He retired from the Newport Fire/EMS Department in 2022 as a Battalion Chief and Medical Commander for the Newport Police Department SWAT Team. In 2023, he returned to the fire service as Assistant Chief of Operations for the Hebron (KY) Fire Protection District and was promoted to Fire Chief in 2024.
Adam holds multiple Associate’s Degrees, along with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing. He is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in orthopedics and addiction medicine.
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With over 20 years of EMS education experience, Adam has taught through the University of Cincinnati and Gateway Community and Technical College, helping to train and mentor the next generation of EMS professionals.
Co-Founder/Instructor
BRANDON
MBA, NRP
Brandon Schoborg currently serves as the Director of Clinical Services in Ambulance Services at Mayo Clinic. With a career spanning over 17 years in EMS, Brandon brings a wealth of leadership and instructional experience from a variety of respected organizations across multiple states.
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Prior to his role at Mayo Clinic, Brandon served as the EMS Captain for the Hebron Fire Protection District in Kentucky. He has also held leadership roles in EMS education, including serving as the EMS Education Manager for both a hospital and college-based EMT/Paramedic program in Kentucky, the EMS Education Manager for the Columbus Division of Fire in Ohio, and the Director of EMS Education at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
Brandon spent eight years with the Newport Fire/EMS Department in Kentucky, where he served as the Assistant EMS Coordinator, Engineer/Paramedic, and a SWAT Paramedic. His teaching career began at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College, where he first discovered his passion for developing future EMS professionals.
He completed his paramedic education at the University of Cincinnati in 2010 and holds an Associate’s Degree in EMS, a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, and an MBA in Healthcare Management.
Co-Founder/Managing Partner
JOSH
MBA, NRP
Josh Ishmael is a nationally recognized and highly respected leader in EMS, bringing 19 years of experience to the field. He is board-certified by both the American Society of Clinical Pathology and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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Josh currently works full-time at St. Elizabeth Healthcare utilizing his education in clinical laboratory medicine. Prior to this role, he worked in the healthcare interoperability space with ESO Solutions, where he supported efforts to bridge clinical data and EMS systems. He also served as the Coordinator of EMS at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, where he focused on building long-term, meaningful relationships between five emergency departments and nearly 45 fire departments across the region.
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Josh holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Medicine. In 2019, he received the prestigious EMS 10: Innovators in EMS Award from JEMS. He was recognized for driving data-informed change and championing the use of technology to streamline workflow and communication. His work helped improve patient outcomes across five hospitals in Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati region.
Instructor/Blog Contributor
NICK
MSN, RN
After earning my MSN in Education, I became certified by the American Heart Association to teach BLS, ACLS, and PALS. I’ve trained thousands of student nurses and experienced RNs across departments like the ED, OR, ICU, TCU, and critical care on how to run effective codes.
I spent 10 years in the Emergency Department of a large four-hospital system with over 10,000 employees. During that time, I helped launch the hospital’s first EKG class and taught nearly every new RN assigned to telemetry units during the program’s first two years.
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Early in my career, I worked in med/surg but quickly transitioned to the ED. I took every opportunity to grow, working extra shifts in ICU, inpatient mental health, LTACs, and rehab facilities. I later moved into education, starting as a clinical adjunct and eventually teaching full-time at the college level. My courses included Pharmacology, Med/Surg, Fundamentals, Leadership, and Critical Care.
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Offered a position as Dean, I instead chose a more hands-on education role using advanced simulation technology. As an Education Specialist, I supported staff education in departments like the ED, OR, and Research, with a focus on interactive learning and real-time application.
Today, I continue to work in the ED to stay current while dedicating my time to helping students pass the NCLEX. Supporting students who have failed before, have been out of school for years, or face challenges like test anxiety or language barriers is what drives me. Seeing them succeed is the most rewarding part of what I do.
You may not think you can do it, but I know you can. I’ve helped others in your shoes, and I can help you too. Now is the time to boost your ATI and HESI scores. Now is the time to pass your NCLEX.
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“Do what you love, and you never have to work a day…”
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Nursing Instructor - Pass with PASS, LLC
Owner - CodeBreaker NCLEX Prep
JORDON
B.S., EMT
Jordon Fleigelman is an EMT and entrepreneur based in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a background in film from Liberty University. While attending paramedic school, he founded D5WLabs.com, a creative resource designed to help students better retain medication dosages by including both milligram and milliliter values, a detail that is often overlooked but critically important in the field.
Jordon is passionate about making EMS education more engaging and easier to retain. He brings a unique approach to learning through custom visuals and creative mnemonics. His original memory aids include tools like “CHAMP” for cardiac tamponade, “GRAVES” for Graves’ disease, and “ADDISONS” for Addison’s disease. These tools help turn complex medical concepts into clear and memorable content.
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In addition to his EMS knowledge, Jordon has a strong talent for motion graphic design. His ability to combine clinical understanding with visual storytelling is what truly sets him apart. That combination, along with his firsthand experience in EMS, made bringing him onto our team an easy decision.
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We are excited to help Jordon share his work with a broader audience. With his contributions, thousands of students will be better prepared, no matter which exam they are studying for.
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