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MoulageAugust 4, 2025About Moulage: Resources, Kits, Recipes, Vendors and More
Moulage is a unique technique within the field of Healthcare Simulation that pairs artistry with medical accuracy so that healthcare…
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DebriefingAugust 14, 2025Master Debriefing Techniques for Immersive Virtual Nursing Simulation Experiences
Abstract: As immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology continues to transform the field of nursing simulation, the ability to effectively debrief…
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Patient SimulatorsDecember 24, 2025Nursing Mannequin
A Nursing Mannequin, or more commonly referred to as a Nursing Manikin, according to the Healthcare Simulation Dictionary, is defined…
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ObstetricsJuly 22, 2025OB Simulator
An OB Simulator, or an Obstetrics simulator, is a speciality manikin that realistically mimics a woman in the pregnancy phase/terms…
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningAugust 7, 2025Virtual Nursing Simulations to Boost Confidence and Competence in Graduate Nursing Students
Abstract: Clinical confidence and competence are essential for nursing students’ success in applying knowledge and skills in patient care. Simulation-based…
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Neurological Surgical SimulatorsJuly 11, 2025Brain Surgery Simulator
The brain surgery simulator is at the forefront of surgical training innovation as surgical simulation technology advances, unleashing new opportunities…
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Simulated DefibrillatorsJuly 4, 2025
Defibrillator Simulator
A defibrillator simulator is a simulated medical device used during medical simulation scenarios to mimic a patient experiencing cardiac arrest,…
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Birthing SimulatorsJuly 3, 2025
Childbirth Simulator
A childbirth simulator, also known as a labor and delivery simulator or birth simulator, is a healthcare simulation manikin or…
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ResearchJuly 2, 2025
Healthcare Simulation Research Update June 2025
Research in the field of healthcare simulation continues to advance rapidly, transforming healthcare education through groundbreaking findings worldwide. In this…
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FacilitationJune 30, 2025
How to Break Interprofessional Barriers with Healthcare Simulation
Interprofessional healthcare simulation comes partnered with many actual and perceived challenges as well as silos. However, these silos are worth…
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Emergency Medical ServicesJuly 1, 2025
NFPA Conference Shows Off Latest Fire Fighting Simulators
Last week in Las Vegas the annual National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) conference took place highlighting the latest in Fire…
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Clinical Task TrainersJune 20, 2025
Cardiac Simulator
A cardiac simulator, which is also sometimes referred to as a Heart Simulator, is an electrocardiogram (ECG) tool designed to…






