A blog for professionals in simulation-based healthcare education
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Simulating Hematemesis and Alcoholic Odor (With Advanced Scenario Progression)
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From a “flammable” alcoholic breath scent to a non-staining variceal gusher recipe, the post breaks down the moulage techniques and scenario setup steps needed to challenge advanced learners.
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Healthcare Simulation Scenario – Recognition and Nursing Response to Agonal Breathing in a Hospice Environment
This is a ready-to-edit, accreditation-aligned simulation scenario for nursing students. Agonal breathing in hospice can be one of the most misunderstood — and emotionally charged — clinical moments for nursing students.
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Lessons From Traumatic Humor – First Nursing Skills Check-Off
Based on a short, candid video of a nursing student performing their first skills check-off – attempting IV insertion – by Nurse Blake on YouTube. The post captures the awkward humor of first clinical assessments and the practical learning moments for novice nurses.
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Enhance Your Curriculum with These 3 Essential Clinical Skills Kits
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In this article, you will discover three essential clinical skills kits that can elevate your training and prepare you for your future career.
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Understanding Adventitious Lung Sounds
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The article is based on a video by a nurse licensed in the US. It explores the different types of adventitious lung sounds, providing insights into their identification and significance.
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Stories Of Bad Sims – Narrated By Students
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How bad are bad sims, actually? Students tell it like it is.
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A Healthcare Educator’s Guide to Interpreting ECG Images
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An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a common component of healthcare simulation scenarios. Healthcare educators must have at least some information about what the waves on an ECG graph mean.
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New X-Ray Case: Brachymetatarsia in a 13-Year-Old Female Patient
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This post provides the download link for X-ray images in frontal, oblique and lateral views of brachymetatarsia in a 13-year old female patient.
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Running A Dyspnea With Pulmonary Edema Simulation Scenario
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A patient in acute respiratory distress tests the ability to rapidly recognize the underlying cause and implement appropriate interventions. This is a scenario script of dyspnea with acute pulmonary edema for PGY3-5 emergency medicine residents.
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Running A Crohn’s Flare Simulation Scenario
When learners encounter a case of Crohn’s disease exacerbation during residency, the urgency, symptoms, and potential complications can challenge their competencies and clinical knowledge. Clinical Impact of Delayed/Mismanaged Crohn’s Flares Crohn’s Flare Medical Simulation Scenario David Johnson is a 40-year-old male with a 10-year history of Crohn’s disease affecting both small and large bowel. The