Nurses are a crucial part of the US healthcare workforce, delivering care from birth to the end of life. However, the healthcare system faces nurse shortages due to inequitable workforce distribution, high turnover, and insufficient educators to train replacements.[1] Kansas is among the states experiencing a nurse shortage. To address this problem, two top universities partnered to create a first-of-its-kind nursing program. Wichita State University (WSU) and Kansas State University (K-State) students will take classes and complete simulation-based clinical hours at both schools, earning a BS ..read more

Free Educational Webinar Join our upcoming webinar on June 6 at 2 pm EST. Discover the power of simulation and interprofessional education (IPE), including creating a shared vision, demonstrating outcomes, and sharing the value proposal for students, clinical partners, and the university. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights. Presented by Kirsta Anderson, Simulation Director and Stephanie de Sam Lazaro, IPE Simulation from St. Catherine University.  Participate in a live Q&A following the presentation.    Date & Time: June 6th, 2:00 PM EST (45 ..read more

Free Educational Webinar Join us for a live learning experience on April 17th @ 2 PM EST, presented by Dr. Laura Livingston from Rural Health Innovation Collaborative. Ms. Livingston will discuss the RHIC Simulation Center, building a collaborative environment that enables sustainable practices, and how the RHIC educates rural healthcare providers through a mobile simulation lab. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in improving healthcare outcomes in rural communities. Participate in a live Q&A following the presentation.    Date & Time: April 17th, 2:00 P ..read more

Free Educational Webinar Join us for a live learning experience on April 17th @ 2 PM EST, presented by Dr. Laura Livingston from Rural Health Innovation Collaborative. Ms. Livingston will discuss the RHIC Simulation Center, building a collaborative environment that enables sustainable practices, and how the RHIC educates rural healthcare providers through a mobile simulation lab. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in improving healthcare outcomes in rural communities. Participate in a live Q&A following the presentation.    Date & Time: April 17th, 2:00 P ..read more

Free Educational Webinar Join us for a live learning experience on March 15th @ 2 PM EST, presented by Dr. Nora Colman from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Learn how to apply concepts of Simulation-based Hospital Design Testing (SbHDT) at your facility to see a return on investment for stakeholders, evaluate your training environment for latent risks, and how to mitigate those risks to patient safety. Participate in a live Q&A following the presentation.   Date & Time: March 15th, 2:00 PM EST (45 min) In this webinar, you will learn: Discuss the rationale for conducting Simula ..read more

Free Educational Webinar Join us for a live collaborative learning event. Learn why simulation is incorporated into healthcare education, the processes to help you implement simulation training at your healthcare facility, and how to reach rural communities with mobile simulation programs. Presented by Dr. Lauren Tufts from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. Participate in a live Q&A following the presentation.   Date & Time: February 28th, 1:00 PM EST (45 min) In this webinar, you will learn: Understand healthcare education through high-fidelity simu ..read more

Photo credit: Zach Spicer | The Tribune Since 2018, Indiana has experienced an increase in ambulance calls but a decrease in EMS workers[1]. This has created longer wait times for ambulance services, which could negatively impact outcomes, especially during emergencies like a stroke or traumatic injury. Thus, EMS in the state often relies on volunteers to fill open positions, despite a lack of funding to train these workers. However, the Indiana Mobile Simulation Laboratory is helping address training gaps by bringing hands-on, simulation-based training to first responders across the state, en ..read more

Free Educational Webinar Join us for a collaborative learning event on Dec 14th @ 1:00 pm EST. Learn the story behind the new simulation hospital at the Miami Dade College Medical Campus focusing on growth management. Participate in a live Q&A following the presentation.   Date & Time: December 14th, 1:00 PM EST (45 min) In this webinar, you will learn: How to build a structured simulation design that adapts to your needs. How to support a culture of learning and constant training. How to track your progress. Speakers: Deborah Papa Director, Simulation Hospital Miami Dade Coll ..read more

Currently, 16% of the United States population is 65 and older, and is expected to increase to 21% by 2040[1]. This population will live with chronic conditions that will require specialized geriatric healthcare. Despite this, the number of healthcare providers qualified to care for elderly patients in the U.S. continues to shrink even as the need increases. However, academic programs and hospitals can use simulation-based training to help combat the shortfall of geriatric care providers by training and upskilling more healthcare professionals before it is too late.   The geriatrician sho ..read more

Free Educational Webinar Join us for a collaborative learning event. Learn some best practices for creating high output and engaged teams based on the experiences of the staff of the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing simulation program at the Emory Nursing Learning Center. Participate in a live Q&A following the presentation.    Date & Time: Oct 18th, 1:30 PM EST (45 min) In this webinar, you will learn: How to value your team as employees and people. How to build and improve productivity. How to build an engaged and efficient team. Speakers: Mena Khan MD, CHSE Simu ..read more