Simulation Nation

May 22 2024
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A podcast for Simulationists by Simulationists hosted by Amy Cowperthwait CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A and Megan Weldon, CHSE.

Simulation Nation is here to make simulation as simple as possible. We know the headaches that you are seeing in your simulation center and we want to help alleviate problems by giving you guides on simulation writing, moulage, standardized patients, new technology and more!

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Simulationists Guide to INACSL 2024

May 22 2024 50 mins  
This week's conversation is about the upcoming INACSL 2024 conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Joining us this week is INACSL President, Desiree Diaz, and Conference Planning Committee Chair, Sabrina Cook. In this episode, we talk about the importance of collaboration and growth within the organization, the tagline of the conference, which is 'Celebrate, Innovate, and Grow', and

Simulaitonist's Guide to Evaluation Tools (ft. Kim Leighton)

May 15 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of Simulation Nation, Kim Leighton, a pioneer in simulation evaluation tools, shares her journey and insights. She started in simulation during a flu outbreak and was tasked with evaluating a human patient simulator. Later, she developed the Simulation Effectiveness Tool and other evaluation tools. Kim created a website to provide access to these tools and has recei

Simulationists Guide to Diversity Topics in Simulation (Ft. Crystal Murillo and Kellie Bryant)

May 08 2024 66 mins  
This Episode of Simulation Nation explores the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in simulation education and the simulation industry. Kellie Bryant and Crystal Murillo discuss the evolution of language from cultural competence to cultural sensitivity and the importance of DEI in simulation. They highlight the need for representation in mannequins, curriculum, and fac

Simulationists Guide To The Standards of Best Practice

May 01 2024 56 mins  
Teresa Gore PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE-A, FSSH, FAAN from Healthysimulation.com discusses the development of simulation standards of best practice in nursing education. The standards cover various aspects of simulation, including terminology, participant objectives, facilitation methods, debriefing, and evaluation. The standards have been adopted and supported by numerous organiz

Simulationists Guide to the Global Simulation Industry (Ft. Lance Baily)

Apr 24 2024 67 mins  
This episode explores the global simulation industry and the role of simulation in healthcare education with Healthysimulation.com's Founder & CEO, Lance Baily, as he also shares his background in film and digital media, as well as his experience in healthcare and simulation. They touch on the expansion of simulation post-COVID and the trends of digital-based learning technolog

Simulationists Guide to the Breaking Down Costs (FT. Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, FAAN, FSSH, ANEF, CHSE-A))

Apr 17 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, FAAN, FSSH, ANEF, CHSE-A from Mississippi State University, discusses the cost breakdown of simulations and the importance of understanding the financial aspects of simulation. She emphasizes the need for simulation educators to have a business mindset and the challenges of navigating budgets and cost effectiveness. Alaina shares her exp

Simulationists Guide to Budgets, justification, and hiring.. oh my!

Apr 09 2024 65 mins  
Crystel Farina discusses the important aspects of running a simulation center, including budgets, justification, and hiring. She emphasizes the need for a foundation of psychological safety in simulation programs and the importance of hiring individuals with the right mindset. Crystel shares her journey into simulation and the impact of the NLN simulation fellowship on her career t

Simulationist's Guide To Incorporating Faculty and Students as SP's

Apr 03 2024 45 mins  
What are the best practices for incorporating different students and faculty members into the simulation process as standardized patients (SPs)? Amy and Megan explores the benefits of using family members, faculty members, and students as SPs, as well as the importance of following the Association of SP Educators' standards of best practice. The topics covered include training, cha

Simulationists Guide to Character Descriptions For Your Simulation

Mar 27 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, Megan and Amy discuss the importance of character descriptions in simulation. They introduce the concept of character descriptions and explain how they differ from scripts. They highlight the need for character descriptions in formative simulations and the benefits they provide to standardized patients. Bethany McGonigle, a theater expert, joins the conversation to

Simulationist's Ultimate Christmas List

Dec 05 2023 18 mins  
Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again talking about everything you need on your Simulationist Ultimate Christmas List!This episode of Simulation Nation discusses various items that could make ideal Christmas gifts for those involved in healthcare simulation. Amy and Megan have a lively discussion, sharing thoughts on the newest simulation technologies, emphasizing the an