Scenario Design
Scenario design best practices for medical simulation and nursing simulation: technology demos, how-to guides, and other resources.
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningJanuary 8, 2026Immersive Virtual Clinical Simulations Transform Nursing Education
The push to find new ways to facilitate virtual nursing education programs following COVID-19 has led to an increased demand…
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Scenario DesignAugust 21, 2024Free Patient Lab Simulator
Resuscitate.ioโs free patient lab simulator, SimLab, is an application for generating realistic lab test values and lab reports, representing various…
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Virtual RealityJanuary 8, 2026Bodyswaps Provides VR Simulation for Soft Skills Training
Bodyswaps is a complete soft skills learning solution that empowers learners to practice difficult conversations through empathy and self-reflection. Combining…
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Sentinel UJanuary 8, 2026Why Nursing Educators Will Continue Using Virtual Simulation After the Pandemic
During COVID-19, nursing simulation faculty and staff quickly realized that virtual reality in simulation is where the industryโs future is…
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OperationsSeptember 12, 2024No Evidence Found! Traditional Clinical Learning Outcomes Under Serious Scrutiny After New Lit Review
For years, academic and clinical educators and leaders have questioned the effectiveness of traditional clinical apprenticeship models used in undergraduate…
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SurgeryJuly 17, 2025Mastering Psychomotor Surgical Skills with Non-Dominant Hand Training
Abstract: Training the non-dominant hand in realistic simulation exercises has a clear benefit to improving ambidextrous skills, which are particularly…
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Simulation ScenariosSeptember 2, 2024
Clinical Simulation Escape Rooms: Puzzle & Clue Ideas
As the 2021 International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) virtual conference continues, a recent presentation explored escape room ideas…
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Professional DevelopmentJanuary 8, 2026
In Situ Simulation Prepares Rapid Response Teams at Gordon Center
Rapid response teams (RRTs), an integral part of a hospitalโs rapid response service, are a focus area for medical training…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 12, 2024
What is the Role of Simulation in Healthcare Education?
The role of simulation in healthcare education is to transition an academic learner to a practicing clinician. However, this is…
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Professional DevelopmentAugust 28, 2024
Simterviews: Dr. Michelle Kelly | Associate Professor of Simulation & Practice, Curtin University
This week, HealthySimulation.comโs new healthcare simulation expert interview series โSimterviewsโ speaks with Dr. Michelle Kelly, PhD, MN, BSc, RN. She…
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Audiovisual SystemsSeptember 12, 2024
Immersive VR Technology Used to Enhance Medical Realism
In an effort to boost engagement and build empathy, the University of Adelaide is installing immersive technology into the schoolโs…
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Audiovisual SystemsJuly 17, 2025
Creating Online Simulation Using Laerdal’s LLEAP and Zoom
Abstract: The year 2020 marks a time in clinical healthcare that will never be forgotten. With hope, 2021 presents new…






