Frequently underestimated during the delivery of a healthcare simulation course is the amount of time and preparation required. Such necessary preparation is especially true for a multiple day course with numerous clinical simulation participants in attendance. This article by Erin Carn-Bennett, MSN, RN, will explore tips for those in the medical simulation field of work [...]

The field of healthcare simulation has made tremendous strides forward over the past several decades. One way this revolution is made possible is through clinical simulation research being conducted across the globe. The journal Clinical Simulation in Nursing is constantly sharing updates that include article research reviews, more information on standards of best practice, research [...]

Empathy Suits are an excellent way to have clinical students become immersed in a representation of the patient experience. Designed to create physical restrictions on the wearer, a restrictive empathy suit will simulate conditions such as joint restricting conditions, visual impairment, reach restriction, and increase in body weight. This HealthySimulation.com article by Phil Gurnett, RN, [...]

To master a high level of fidelity in healthcare simulation, there is a delicate balance of factors to consider. Healthcare simulationists must balance technical mastery and instructional finesse by all personnel involved to achieve high fidelity. What are the most important considerations for designing high-fidelity medical simulation experiences with consistent quality at scale? This article [...]