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OutcomesAugust 21, 2024Healthcare Simulation is a Powerful Tool to Train For Cultural Competency
When using Healthcare Simulation to educate and train for culture competence, the research evidence is overwhelmingly clear: the potential exists…
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Virtual RealityOctober 29, 2024Simulating Medical Imaging: MRI Simulators, X-Ray Simulators, and CT Simulators
While we have previously covered Ultrasound Simulators like those from CAE Healthcare, VirtaMed, Intelligent Ultrasound, SonoSim, and Simulab, today we…
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OutcomesAugust 16, 2024Virtual Simulation Effectiveness Tool for Healthcare Education
According to INACSL standards, the method of participant evaluation should be established before the simulation-based experience occurs. But how do…
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VendorsJune 4, 202510 More Healthcare Simulation Companies You Must Know About
Continuing our series of dedicated articles covering leading healthcare simulation companies from around the world (such as our recent article…
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Augmented RealityJuly 15, 2025Using AI, Augmented Reality & Mixed Reality to Enhance Clinical Training Experiences
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI), mixed reality (MR), and augmented mixed reality (AMR), have become a hot topic across multiple industries…
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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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Professional DevelopmentAugust 4, 2024NLN Exclusive: Innovating Faculty Development in Nursing Simulation: Part 1
Is “innovation” just today’s new buzz word in Nursing Simulation or is it something more? The National League for Nursing…
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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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Simulation ScenariosSeptember 2, 2024Healthcare Simulation Scenario Development Checklist w/ Downloadable Form
Healthcare simulation scenarios are designed to address specific learning needs. According to the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and…
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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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DebriefingAugust 17, 2024PEARLS Debriefing Framework with Debrief2Learn Tool
Many educators consider debriefing as the most important step in healthcare simulation. Healthysimulation.com has previously published several guides to debriefing…
