Needs Assessment
Needs assessment best practices for medical simulation, nursing simulation, surgical simulation and other clinical disciplines.
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ModalitySeptember 2, 2024What is Fidelity in Healthcare Simulation?
As fidelity is an important concept in healthcare education, those new to the field often ask, โWhat is fidelity in…
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Patient SimulatorsJanuary 8, 2026MedVisionโs Leonardo Helps Bridge Gap in Healthcare Simulation Diversity
While healthcare simulation educators have been challenged to find new, innovative ways to reach learners during the coronavirus pandemic, they…
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VendorsSeptember 2, 2024Bariatric Simulators Provide Plus-Sized Patient Surgical & Patient Care Training
A bariatric simulator is a segmented clinical task trainer that represents a bariatric patient and that can be used to…
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Scenario DesignJuly 16, 2025Objective Based Design & Narrative for Virtual Clinical Simulation: Pearls and Perils
Abstract: This webinar will be presented by experts in simulation, distance education and virtual reality. The presenters will challenge learners…
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AdministrationJuly 15, 2025CSDS: A Guide to Scalable and Sustainable Simulation Programs
Abstract: The Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS) is one of the largest education and training organizations in the world. Part…
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Needs AssessmentSeptember 12, 2024Healthcare Simulation Curriculum Development, Integration, and Operations
Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Operations, Technology, and Innovative Practice is a must-own book for Medical Simulation programs looking to maximize the…
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NursingSeptember 2, 2024NCSBN and INACSL Guidelines for Nursing Simulation Programs, w/ Downloadable Checklist!
Creating a healthcare simulation program from scratch, sometimes with limited funding, is a daunting prospect especially when state boards of…
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Scenario DesignJanuary 8, 2026Downloadable NCLEX Test Plan Checklists for Nursing Simulation
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has developed a licensure examination, the National Council Licensure Examination for…
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AdministrationSeptember 1, 2024Expand Your Clinical Simulation Program By Building Healthcare Buyer Personas
Understanding Healthcare Buyer Personas is a crucial step in expanding the utilization of clinical simulation at your healthcare institution. Healthcare…
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Sim Center DesignSeptember 2, 20249 Key Considerations When Designing a Sim Lab
Designing a simulation lab is a multi-step process that involves extensive planning. Following a needs assessment, the learning requirements and…
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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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HealthcareJanuary 8, 20269 Tips on How to Generate Innovative Ideas in Healthcare Simulation, From OSF Healthcare
Last week we covered Upcoming Sim Courses & Latest Updates From One of the Worldโs Leading Simulation Programs: Jump &…
