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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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FacilitationJanuary 8, 2026How to Cultivate Student Engagement in Healthcare Simulation
Recently we covered the Latest Nursing Simulation Content from Pocket Nurse’s SimTalk Blog, with a highlight today from a special…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 7: IV Fluids with Bag Template
Healthcare simulation technical staff are often very knowledgeable about computer technology or film production but may be less knowledgeable about…
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Scenario DesignSeptember 16, 2024How to Develop a Successful Large Scale IPE Simulation Event
While developing Interprofessional Education (IPE) can present a series of unique challenges, developing a large scale IPE training event beFacilitation…
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Professional DevelopmentAugust 21, 2024Key Learning Theories Needed for Medical Simulation
Medical Simulation is a learning technique and not just a technology. Understanding some of the learning theories behind healthcare simulation…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 5: Sepsis
This article is the 5th in a series of posts related to physiology, the force behind simulation. Some simulation team…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 16, 2024Celebrating World Sepsis Day: Understanding Lab and Vital Sign Indicators for Simulated Sepsis Scenarios
As today is World Sepsis Day 2018, we are taking a look at ways to incorporate Sepsis into your simulation…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2024Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 4B: Hypoglycemia & Excel Template for Simulated EHR
An understanding of basic physiological concepts can enable Healthcare Technology Simulation Specialists (aka Sim Techs) without medical backgrounds a better…
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ResearchSeptember 17, 2024Understanding Research for Clinical Simulation – The Scientific Process
In a previous HealthySim article published April of 2018, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Defined for Simulation in Healthcare, EBP was defined…
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ResearchSeptember 17, 2024Are Learning Styles Debunked? What We Need to Know for Healthcare Simulation
Bruce Hood, Chair of Developmental Psychology in Society, University of Bristol writes that there is no evidence to back the…
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Laerdal MedicalJanuary 9, 2026Prolong the Life Cycle of Your Healthcare Simulation Lab
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Not adhering to this guidance can often result in regret,…
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Professional DevelopmentSeptember 6, 2024
Physiology: The Force Behind Healthcare Simulation – A Guide for Techs, Part 3: Pulse Oximetry
Simulation team members may have a limited background in physiology or medicine. An understanding of basic physiological concepts can enable…
