By: Michelle Aebersold, PhD, RN, CHSE, FAAN and Tonya Schneidereith , PhD, CRNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CNE, CHSE-A, ANEF What is new in XR, you ask? Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term that describes all
Category: Simulation
Welcome to the Third Edition of Simulation in Nursing Education: From Conceptualization to EvaluationWelcome to the Third Edition of Simulation in Nursing Education: From Conceptualization to Evaluation
By: Pamela R. Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, FSSH I am very excited to announce that the third edition of my very first book for the NLN is about to launch, making its debut at
COVID-19: Essentials of Simulation EvaluationCOVID-19: Essentials of Simulation Evaluation
By: Sabrina Beroz The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly altered nursing education, necessitating the move to online delivery for all levels of programs. Didactic and clinical experiences have shifted to virtual platforms. Simulation experiences, synchronous and
ACE.D in the Age of the Covid-19 PandemicACE.D in the Age of the Covid-19 Pandemic
By: Suzanne C. Smeltzer, Bette Mariani, and Colleen H. Meakim The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed 30 years ago, in 1990. This landmark legislation followed many years of hard work and effort by
Simulation Resources for NP EducationSimulation Resources for NP Education
By: Mary Beth Bigley, Jaclyn Conelius, and Tonya Schneidereith The Report of the National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education recommends the use of simulation to augment Nurse Practitioner (NP) clinical learning experiences, particularly
Factors Influencing the Use of Simulation in Nursing ProgramsFactors Influencing the Use of Simulation in Nursing Programs
By: Gail Auten, Jane Gannon, and Tammy Schwaab The International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) published eight standards to guide educators to appropriately integrate simulation into curricula (INACSL, 2016). The “Simulation Design”
Top 5 Nursing Simulation Articles from HealthySimulation.comTop 5 Nursing Simulation Articles from HealthySimulation.com
By: Lance Baily Nursing programs across the world are expanding their utilization of health care simulation technologies and methodologies to improve learning, training, and patient safety outcomes. Numerous nurse education institutions have been able to
Faculty Development in Simulation: Do We Need a Standard?Faculty Development in Simulation: Do We Need a Standard?
By: Tonya Schneidereith The International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) has published eight Standards of Best Practice: SimulationSM. These standards were reviewed by multiple health care organizations and, although they originated through
Integrating Care Into SimulationIntegrating Care Into Simulation
By Jean Ellen Zavertnik Caring, the essence of the nursing profession, is an important concept to both the patient and the nurse. We know that caring impacts patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and nurse satisfaction. Simulation
Mindfulness: Pay Attention in Simulation and LifeMindfulness: Pay Attention in Simulation and Life
By: Robin Cunningham When four of us participated in the NLN Leadership Institute program for simulation leaders in 2017, we worked together to identify a group project. Finding little on mindfulness in nursing student simulations,
Policies and Procedures. Part 7 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops StandardPolicies and Procedures. Part 7 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops Standard
By: Tonya Schneidereith and Julie Poore Previously in this series we helped you think about simulation readiness, the role of strategic planning, different ways to conceptualize staffing models, the importance of systems management, financial considerations, and systems integration. Now, in the
Systems Integration. Part 6 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops StandardSystems Integration. Part 6 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops Standard
By: Tonya Schneidereith and Crystel L. Farina Previously in this series we helped you think about simulation readiness, the role of strategic planning, different ways to conceptualize staffing models, the importance of systems management, and financial
Financial Resources. Part 5 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops StandardFinancial Resources. Part 5 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops Standard
By: Tonya Schneidereith and Crystel L. Farina Previously in this series we helped you think about simulation readiness, the role of strategic planning, different ways to conceptualize staffing models, and the importance of systems management.
Patient-Centered Simulations: How My Daughter Taught Me About the Power of Simulation for Educating PatientsPatient-Centered Simulations: How My Daughter Taught Me About the Power of Simulation for Educating Patients
By: Alaina Herrington By now we have all heard about the benefits simulation education has on our learners (Issenberg, Mcgaghie, Petrusa, Gordon, & Scalese, 2005). However, simulation is not just a tool for our students
Systems Management. Part 4 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops StandardSystems Management. Part 4 of the 7-Part Series Dissecting the Sim Ops Standard
By: Tonya Schneidereith and Crystel L. Farina Previously in this series we helped you think about simulation readiness, the importance of strategic planning, and different ways to conceptualize staffing models. Now in Part 4, we