By: Alaina Herrington and Julie Poore The International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) conference is mind-blowing. With so many simulation experts in one place, ideas are everywhere. The first time we attended
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Using Double Robotics for a NICU Simulated ExperienceUsing Double Robotics for a NICU Simulated Experience
By: Jean Ellen Zavertnik and Nancy Meehan Can nursing students benefit from hands-on use of technology in a freshman informatics course using the Double Robotics device? Yes, feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive. We
Hints for Starting a New Sim Lab or Jump-Starting an Old OneHints for Starting a New Sim Lab or Jump-Starting an Old One
By: Alaina Herrington and Rebecca Cockrell Starting a new simulation center can be overwhelming to say the least. Below are some of the lessons we learned from establishing a new simulation lab: Get administrative buy-in.
Using Theater Students as Standardized Patients: What Works and What Doesn’tUsing Theater Students as Standardized Patients: What Works and What Doesn’t
By: Beth Hallmark The history of using a live person to portray a patient dates back to 1963, when Dr. Howard Barrows from the University of Southern California introduced a simulated patient to his neurology
How to: Using IPE Simulation to Satisfy Regulatory Requirements for Practice AssessmentHow to: Using IPE Simulation to Satisfy Regulatory Requirements for Practice Assessment
By: Cedar Wang As the benefits and efficacy of simulation training continue to grow, health care providers can expect to be engaged in this type of training not only in the academic setting, but throughout
New Faculty Simulation OnboardingNew Faculty Simulation Onboarding
By: Alaina Herrington When I became a simulation coordinator, I had no prior simulation experience. Like most simulation novices, I dove into the literature and went to as many conferences as I could. My task
Coaching SPsCoaching SPs
By: Beth Hallmark and Cedar Wang Now that you have hired and scheduled the actor, coaching a standardized patient (SP) on his/her role is essential to ensure a safe, productive educational outcome for all involved.
Seeing Visual Technology Through a Nursing “Lens”Seeing Visual Technology Through a Nursing “Lens”
By: Tonya Schneidereith and Sue Forneris As nurses, we view care through a lens of patient outcomes. But, as today’s nurse educators, how do we help our students learn to see through that lens? Part
Working Smarter: The Logistics of Scheduling SPsWorking Smarter: The Logistics of Scheduling SPs
By: Beth Hallmark and Cedar Wang As we continue our conversation about standardized patients (SPs), there are many logistical details to consider. This blog shares suggestions for scheduling, including the pros and cons of two
The Forecast for Tech Usage and Growth in Nursing Education: Part 4 of the series The Future of Technology in Nursing EducationThe Forecast for Tech Usage and Growth in Nursing Education: Part 4 of the series The Future of Technology in Nursing Education
In part 4 of this 4-part series, the dialogue continues on the topic: The Future of Technology in Nursing Education. We discuss findings from the NLN and Wolters Kluwer (WK) national survey on the tech growth
Exploring the world of telehealth and implications for nursing education with Dr. Helen Connors: An NLNTEQ InterviewExploring the world of telehealth and implications for nursing education with Dr. Helen Connors: An NLNTEQ Interview
By: Dr. Helen Connors According to the Telehealth Resource Center, Telehealth, in its broadest sense, is a collection of means or methods for enhancing health care, public health, and health education delivery and support using
What’s Driving the Adoption of Technology in Nursing Education? Part 3 of the series The Future of Technology in Nursing EducationWhat’s Driving the Adoption of Technology in Nursing Education? Part 3 of the series The Future of Technology in Nursing Education
In part 3 of this 4-part series, the dialogue continues on the topic: What’s Driving the Adoption of Technology in Nursing Education? We discuss findings from the NLN and Wolters Kluwer (WK) national survey on
Simulation Development for Moderate Sedation—A TeamSTEPPS ApproachSimulation Development for Moderate Sedation—A TeamSTEPPS Approach
By: Melanie Cason Interdisciplinary education (IPE) in a busy medical center can also be an education in coordination and “herding cats.” Beyond the mock codes that prevail, specialty departments require special consideration in simulation design
Ask the Expert: Visioning of Simulation in Nursing EducationAsk the Expert: Visioning of Simulation in Nursing Education
By: Dr. Pamela Jeffries In her responses to the questions that follow, Dr. Pamela Jeffries shares her insights and leadership accomplishments in simulation in nursing education with NLNTEQ. 1. What are the significant milestones in
Build Your Case for Simulation EquipmentBuild Your Case for Simulation Equipment
By: Sabrina Beroz In a relatively short period of time, technology has changed the world. Technology is everywhere. We have computers, smartphones, tablets, and cloud computing. Simulation-based education using high-fidelity manikins has been integrated into