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DebriefingSeptember 14, 2024
Debriefing Nursing Simulations with QSEN Competencies Including Template
The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project was designed to ensure that future nurses will have the knowledge,…
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Sim Center DesignSeptember 2, 2024
One-Way Mirrors in Healthcare Simulation, Helpful or Hurtful?
Most would argue that the use of a one-way mirror enhances the “safe container” of the simulation lab space, but…
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FacilitationSeptember 12, 2024
The Evolution of Observation in Theater: What It Means for Healthcare Simulation Observers
Observation in theater is a core component of the art form, as the actor portrays a character for the benefit…
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PersonnelSeptember 14, 2024
Healthcare Simulation Coordinator Job Description w/ Downloadable Template
Healthcare Simulation Coordinators oversee the daily operation of simulation laboratories/centers. Previously we have shared job descriptions for Entry Level Sim…
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OperationsSeptember 16, 2024
Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 7B: IV Pumps
Fidelity in healthcare simulation is a key factor in the creatioProfessional Developmenn of meaningful educational experiences. When learners pretend to…
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ResearchSeptember 16, 2024
Understanding Research For Medical Simulation, Part 4:Â P Values
Best practice in Healthcare Simulation is based on careful research. Simulation staff need to understand research theory in order to…
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Pre-BriefingAugust 22, 2024
Healthcare Simulation Prebriefing Checkoff Sheet Template
Prebriefing is an important component of healthcare simulation which should be planned along with the simulation scenario development and debriefing…
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Virtual Patients / Digital LearningJanuary 9, 2026
9 Key Questions on Simulation-Based Learning, Answered!
Today we take a look at 9 Key Questions on Simulation-Based Learning, addressed and answered by Healthcare Learning Innovation’s Executive…
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Standardized Patients TrainingJanuary 9, 2026
Strategies for Improving Vaccination Education Through Simulation
The team from Pocket Nurse recently shared a fantastic resource for utilizing simulated medications for vaccination education to nursing students.…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2024
Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 4C: Insulin
Although simulation in healthcare incorporates knowledge from many disciplines, perhaps the most pervasive information comes from physiology. Some simulation team…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 16, 2024
Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 4: Diabetes
This article is part 4 of a series of posts related to physiology, with this article introducing the physiology of…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 16, 2024
Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 2: Heart & Respiratory Rate
Some simulation team members may have a limited background in physiology or medicine. An understanding of basic physiological concepts can…












