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How-To articles for Medical Simulation, Nursing Simulation, Surgical Simulation and other clinical simulation disciplines!
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NovEx Nursing Simulation Cases Help Supplement In-Person Clinical Practicum
There is a reason why clinical rotations have become an essential part of a nursing learner’s education. Being able to…
Healthcare Simulation Center Floor Plan Insights & Resources
Healthcare simulation centers greatly benefit facilities and institutions by providing opportunities for healthcare practitioners and learners at every level to…
A Guide to Healthcare Simulation AV Recording Policies and Procedure
Clinical simulation centers and sim labs that employ AV recording should implement policies and procedures to ensure the most efficient…
Escaping Sepsis: Free VR Nursing Simulation Escape Room Game
Hosted on the SideQuest platform, a free Oculus Quest VR headset application resource, the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College…
Pediatric Asthma Scenario Part II + Downloadable Scenario Guide
This article, which includes a downloadable scenario guide, is the second part of a healthcare simulation scenario based on a…
Pediatric Asthma (RAD) Healthcare Simulation Scenario
Pediatric simulation scenarios provide clinical educators, learners and professionals with an outline of a pediatric patient case experience to improve…
Simulation-Based Learning: Bring It Home with Active Experimentation
Simulation educators understand the important role experience plays in the learning process. They rely on the experiential learning process inherent…
Rapid Deployment of In Situ Simulation during COVID-19 for Caregiver Safety
As we look forward to a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, we should also review how the healthcare system and, in…
Clinical Simulation Escape Rooms: Puzzle & Clue Ideas
As the 2021 International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) virtual conference continues, a recent presentation explored escape room ideas…
How Much Does a Human Patient Simulator Cost?
A human patient simulator typically ranges in price from $10,000 to $100,000 depending on the type, brand, features, and included…
How is Simulation Used in Healthcare?
Simulation is used in healthcare primarily to meet educational and training objectives, as well as to improve patient safety outcomes.…
How AI Might One Day Revolutionize All Clinical Simulation Training
As new healthcare simulation technologies emerge by the day, educators are starting to ask how advancements like artificial intelligence (AI)…