As a healthcare simulation educator, there can be difficulty at times maintaining a continuously high level of motivation. As a clinical simulation educator, there can be a number of complex factors that can impact the educator’s internal and external motivators. This article by Erin Carn-Bennett, MSN, RN, will explore how to reconsider motivation as a [...]

The EEDU clinical simulation course covers emerging technology such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to enable course relevance as technology advances now and in the future. EEDUSIM is the collaboration of healthcare simulation experts from various European countries. The EEDUSIM collaboration enhances course quality and promotes internationalization of the course and is [...]

New forms of clinical simulation products are constantly released. As clinical simulation educators, the concept of a new or novel clinical simulation modality introduction is quite a common occurrence. This is a skill set that is required to ensure that new clinical simulation modalities are released in a safe and successful manner. With an experienced [...]

HomeGrown Solutions was created by education professionals to address problematic issues in healthcare simulation. In 2007, Meg Meccariello presented low-cost solutions at a podium presentation at the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL). The following year, a HomeGrown Solutions Contest began a rich legacy for innovative, cost-saving solutions to common health care [...]