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Scenario DesignSeptember 4, 2024Escape Rooms in Medical Simulation: Downloadable Sepsis Scenario & More
Have you ever tried an Escape Room? How about an Escape Room of Medical Simulation? Human factors such as effects…
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Clinical Task TrainersSeptember 2, 2024Shoulder Joint Dislocation Simulator
AÂ Shoulder Joint Dislocation Simulator is a rare product in the medical simulation space, but certainly an important one for…
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Professional DevelopmentAugust 29, 2024Using Medical Simulation to Fill Healthcare Worker Shortage
Has your healthcare institution’s leadership expressed concern regarding the upcoming shortage of workforce available to the healthcare industry? In St.…
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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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Allied HealthAugust 22, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 9: Sepsis Labs Explained
Inclusion of laboratory tests in clinical simulation scenarios adds significantly to the realism of simulation since lab results are typically…
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FacilitationSeptember 2, 2024Types of Healthcare Simulation: Locations and Training – Who, What, and Where?
The latest Healthcare Simulation Book from the Springer Published Series has been published — and its all about operations! “Comprehensive…
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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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ModalityAugust 21, 2024Play to Train: Seriously Fun Medical Board Games for Clinical Learning
Medical board games, critical thinking games for nursing students, and healthcare board games in general offer unique learning opportunities for…
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DebriefingSeptember 2, 2024Downloadable DASH Debriefing Tools From Center for Medical Simulation
Although the glitzy part of healthcare simulation often focuses on high fidelity manikins, most learning occurs during the debriefing. Debriefing…
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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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PersonnelSeptember 5, 2024Clinical Simulation Educator Job Description w/ Downloadable Template
The growing field of healthcare simulation has resulted in an increased demand for qualified simulation staff. Continuing her series on…
