Facilitation
Facilitation best practices in medical simulation, nursing simulation, surgical simulation and other clinical disciplines.
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 5, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 8: ABGs
The more closely healthcare simulation matches real life situations (aka fidelity), the more likely that learners will become involved in…
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DebriefingSeptember 14, 2024Debriefing Nursing Simulations with QSEN Competencies Including Template
The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project was designed to ensure that future nurses will have the knowledge,…
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ObstetricsAugust 28, 2024PROMPT Utilizes Clinical Simulation To Improve OB Training on Global Scale
PROMPT stands for Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training, a program initially introduced to North Bristol NHS Trust in UK which utilizes…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 5, 2024Two New Online Master’s Degree Programs for Healthcare Simulation
This year two new Master’s Degree programs for Healthcare Simulation have launched into action for those considering to advance their…
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Sim Center DesignSeptember 2, 2024One-Way Mirrors in Healthcare Simulation, Helpful or Hurtful?
Most would argue that the use of a one-way mirror enhances the “safe container” of the simulation lab space, but…
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VendorsAugust 29, 2024Serious Games Can Transform Simulated Medical Education, with Look at FULL CODE ER Simulation Game
Serious games can provide opportunities for high-frequency practice using “low-dose” simulation congruent with the principles of deliberate practice and enable…
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Professional DevelopmentDecember 8, 2025Leading Nurse Educators Launch Free ‘Essentials of Clinical Simulation’ Online Course
Suzie Kardong-Edgren, Professor and Director of the Regional Research and Innovation in Simulation Education (RISE) Center at Robert Morris University…
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FacilitationSeptember 12, 2024The Evolution of Observation in Theater: What It Means for Healthcare Simulation Observers
Observation in theater is a core component of the art form, as the actor portrays a character for the benefit…
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Professional DevelopmentAugust 4, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 7C: PCA for Pain
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) allows patients to manage their pain by self-administering small doses of intravenous analgesia within set limits.…
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ModalitySeptember 16, 2024Understanding IV Site Access for Healthcare Simulation, with Assessment Template
Intravenous fluid (IV) and medication administration is often a necessary component of patient care even though there are potential hazards…
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PersonnelSeptember 14, 2024Healthcare Simulation Coordinator Job Description w/ Downloadable Template
Healthcare Simulation Coordinators oversee the daily operation of simulation laboratories/centers. Previously we have shared job descriptions for Entry Level Sim…
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DebriefingAugust 22, 2024Gather – Analyze – Summarize: The Simple GAS Method for Healthcare Simulation Debriefing (w/ Quick Template)
Healthcare Simulation is divided into three stages, prebriefing, simulation scenario and debriefing. Simulation links theory to practice by means of…
