Fidelity in healthcare simulation is a key factor in the creation of meaningful educational experiences. When learners pretend to wash hands or operate IV pumps during simulation scenarios, the realism of the experience is interrupted and the learner loses focus on the scenario learning objectives. This article reviews various types of infusion pumps and how [...]

Best practice in Healthcare Simulation is based on careful research. Simulation staff need to understand research theory in order to make informed decisions about future changes in practice and/or planned research studies. Research often involves statistical analysis which is a complex process. A basic understanding of P values however, can help the reader determine if [...]

Prebriefing is an important component of healthcare simulation which should be planned along with the simulation scenario development and debriefing activities. Today, Kim Baily PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, previous Simulation Coordinator for Los Angeles Harbor College and Director of Nursing for El Camino College takes a look at pre briefing as well as provides a [...]

Today we take a look at 9 Key Questions on Simulation-Based Learning, addressed and answered by Healthcare Learning Innovation’s Executive Director of Learning Innovation, Trevor Rasmusson. Here, Trevor provides us an insider’s perspective on content, coding and effective teaching for today’s students.  Healthcare Learning Innovations, a division of American Sentinel University, was founded based on the recognition [...]