Needs Assessment
Needs assessment best practices for medical simulation, nursing simulation, surgical simulation and other clinical disciplines.
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Professional DevelopmentAugust 16, 2024Does Terminology Matter in Healthcare Simulation: Transformational and Translational Simulation?
As healthcare simulation evolves, so do the ways simulation is used to improve healthcare. Clinical Simulation has evolved from the…
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MedicineJuly 15, 2025Improving Clinical Care Outcomes with Translational Simulation
Abstract: The healthcare simulation community has effectively responded to calls for a more direct contribution to healthcare quality and safety…
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CommunitySeptember 27, 2024Nursing Simulation Conference INACSL 2024 Celebrates New Attendance Record
The International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) non-profit organization holds their annual conference each year in June.…
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Scenario DesignDecember 24, 2025Building Non-Technical Skills into Clinical Simulation Team Training
Non-technical skills are a huge focus of team-based healthcare simulation scenarios. Clinical skills are of huge importance to successful outcomes…
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FacilitationJuly 31, 2024Le Meilleur Outil du Formateur en Simulation: l’Ecoute !
Si il existe une compétence qui est rentable sur le long terme pour un formateur en simulation, c’est bien l’écoute.…
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningJuly 15, 2025How to Create Low-Cost Asynchronous Virtual Simulation for Graduate Level-Nursing Students
Abstract: This CE webinar will explore the application of a low-cost virtual simulation for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students…
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Simulation ScenariosSeptember 27, 2024First Impressions: How to Design the First Clinical Simulation Experience
The first healthcare simulation experience for a clinical simulation participant is an impactful experience. The first clinical simulation experience is…
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FacilitationJanuary 8, 2026New Laerdal Course Trains on How to Simulate for Equitable Health Outcomes
As a world leader in building clinical simulations and simulators to improve health outcomes, Laerdal proudly announces a new Educational…
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TraumaJuly 21, 2025Overcoming Obstacles to Trauma Simulation
Abstract: Trauma is a leading cause of death in people under the age of 45 and fourth leading cause of…
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UbiSimJuly 16, 2025Maximizing Resources for Clinical Simulation VR in Rural Community Colleges
Abstract: The potential of virtual reality to improve clinical education outcomes is undeniable, but practical considerations are crucial when introducing…
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Professional DevelopmentJuly 31, 2024
Learn About SENAT: The Healthcare Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool
The Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool (SENAT) was developed by Britt, Xing, and Leighton (2023) based on a needs assessment…
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ResearchJuly 16, 2025
Expanding CLECS 2.0: Clinical Learning Environment Comparison Survey Evaluation Tool
Abstract: The Clinical Learning Environment Comparison Survey (CLECS) was developed when regulators were trying to decide if simulation could replace…
