Advancing nursing education through simulation
We integrate simulation and technology in the classroom to prepare our students for transition and readiness for practice.
The Faculty of Nursing's Clinical Simulation Learning Centre takes up approximately 13,000 square feet and features state-of-the-art simulation labs, high-fidelity manikins, and standardized patients that create a wide variety of real-world nurse training scenarios.
As today’s complex healthcare environments demand nurses to make astute assessments regarding patient situations, sometimes in split-seconds - students enrolled in the University of Calgary Faculty of Nursing receive extensive exposure to real life patient scenarios in safe and controlled learning environments - all delivered by expert faculty.
We believe simulation in nursing education is fundamental to producing proficient and confident nursing professionals leading to enhanced patient care and safety.
Pairing research and education to provide safer patient care
Simulation in nursing education is an essential component to accelerating learning for students. We are continuously updating our technology so students and researchers have access to new knowledge.
Simulation Learning at UCalgary Nursing
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Summary
This project presents a timely and innovative solution to address a critical need in nursing education: effective and engaging pre-simulation preparation. By leveraging technology, incorporating student voices, and adhering to best practices, the project aims to enhance the Simulation-based learning (SBL) experience, improve student learning outcomes and contribute to the advancement of nursing education at the University of Calgary and beyond.
Navigate our Interactive Video-Novel Demo
Check out our interactive demo, a "choose-your-own-adventure" orientation to simulation in the CSLC at the Faculty of Nursing.
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Technology Integrated Learning Team (TILT)
"Preparing students for healthcare simulation is critical, aligned with best practice, and improves learning outcomes more than established methods or no preparation, as agreed by experts" (McDermott et al., 2021; Sokol, 2022; Tyerman, 2019).
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