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Professional DevelopmentDecember 8, 2025
INACSL: International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning
INACSL, aka the International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning non-profit organization, is dedicated to advancing healthcare simulation science.…
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Scenario DesignAugust 6, 2025
A Systematic Approach for Healthcare Simulation Scenario Development
Abstract: Simulation-based experiences (SBE) have been a fundamental teaching modality in nursing and other healthcare professions for the past two…
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ModalityJuly 15, 2025
Manikin
A Manikin is a full-body patient simulator that mimics human anatomy and physiology and safely allows for the teaching of…
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Artificial Intelligence AIAugust 19, 2025
Using Generative AI to Help Design Healthcare Simulation Scenarios
Abstract: As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) continues to transform healthcare education, educators are uniquely positioned to leverage gen AI…
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Emergency Medical ServicesJuly 10, 2025
EMS Simulator
An EMS Simulator is a medical simulation tool or device used to depict emergency scenarios for education and training purposes.…
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CredentialingJuly 9, 2025
INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) has developed the “INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation” to advance…
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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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NursingJuly 24, 2025
Innovate2Educate: Creating an Engaging Nursing Skills Lab Experience
Abstract: This pilot study was developed to create an engaging, competency-based simulation skills lab experience for undergraduate nursing students guided…
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Dental SimulatorsJanuary 26, 2026
Dental Simulation
Dental Simulation is the use of simulation education for dentistry procedures. Clinical simulation in dental education is hardly a new…
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ClinicalJune 19, 2025
Clinical Simulation
Clinical Simulation is a way for a Simulation Center to replicate real-world healthcare scenarios in an environment that is safe…
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OutcomesJuly 18, 2025
Active vs Passive Learning Roles in Healthcare Simulation
Abstract: This CE webinar will discuss how observer roles in healthcare simulation are as effective as active participant roles for…
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Scenario DesignJune 17, 2025
How to Use Healthcare Simulation to Teach Affirming Care for Transgender Patients
Healthcare Simulation offers powerful tools to address health disparities, and one of the most urgent gaps lies in the care…












