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OperationsDecember 24, 2025Clinical Simulation Program
A clinical simulation program is an educational initiative that allows learners to hone in on and practice new healthcare skills…
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Scenario DesignNovember 26, 2025Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice: RCDP Simulation for Cardiac Resuscitation Competency
Abstract: The clinical environment is dynamic, necessitating innovative approaches to deliver education and validate ongoing competencies. The Donna Wright Competency…
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VendorsNovember 13, 2025Join the Global Healthcare Simulation Utilization Survey and Shape the Future of Clinical Simulation
HealthySimulation.com, the world’s leading healthcare simulation resource website, invites clinical simulation champions across the globe to participate in the new…
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Professional DevelopmentNovember 19, 2025Healthcare Simulation Professional Development: Creating Learning Objectives
Abstract: The third installment of the Professional Development Presentation Series for Healthcare Simulationists, this webinar applies the Healthcare Simulation Standards…
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MoulageOctober 31, 2025Boo-Boos and Bandages: Halloween Moulage in the Sim Lab
Halloween has a special way of energizing medical simulation enthusiasts. Perhaps it’s the cool air, colorful leaves, or the spooky…
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UbiSimNovember 13, 2025Top 5 Lessons Learned from Nursing VR Simulation Integration
Abstract: How do we go from reactive VR sim implementation to intentional integration in our nursing program? What if we…
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FacilitationOctober 29, 2025
Break the Silence With Groups That Will Not Participate in Healthcare Simulation
Healthcare simulation educators frequently encounter groups where learners remain silent, avoid active participation, or demonstrate minimal engagement with scenario objectives.…
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CredentialingOctober 28, 2025
Professional Distinction in Healthcare Simulation: CHSE, CHSOS, CHSE-A, CHSOS, FSSH
Professional distinctions are a common badge of professional achievement found within most professional societies. This practice of distinction can be…
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Scenario DesignNovember 12, 2025
QSAFe: A Framework for Culturally Safe Clinical Simulation Design
Abstract: Simulation-based education is a powerful tool for preparing learners for clinical practice, yet existing standards can be complex, particularly…
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Needs AssessmentDecember 24, 2025
NEW: Simulation Operations Needs Assessment Tool (SONAT)
The Simulation Operations Needs Assessment Tool (SONAT) is a self-report needs-assessment instrument created for simulation operations specialists (SOS), the people…
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CredentialingNovember 6, 2025
Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement Program: How to Get Started
Abstract: INACSL, aka the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, launched the Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement program in…
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NursingNovember 12, 2025
Getting Started with Immersive VR Nursing Simulation: Hardware and Software Essentials
Abstract: Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is rapidly becoming a transformative tool in health sciences’ education, but many programs face barriers…






