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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What's Your Delta? MGH Institute's 3 Tips for Faculty Development
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Brought to you by the Master of Science and PhD in Health Professions Education Programs at MGH Institute of Health Professions, Drs. Janice Palaganas and Peter Cahn discuss popular topics in faculty development and offer 3 tips for each episode. These are tips we found helpful in developing faculty. Dr. Palaganas is a mom, emergency nurse practitioner, past hospital administrator, simulationist, Associate Professor of Interprofessional Studies, and Associate Director of the Health Professio ...
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Simulationists Guide to Diversity Topics in Simulation (Ft. Crystal Murillo and Kellie Bryant)
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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 …
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Simulaitonist's Guide to Evaluation Tools (ft. Kim Leighton)
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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 a…
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Simulationists Guide To The Standards of Best Practice
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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…
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Simulationists Guide to the Global Simulation Industry (Ft. Lance Baily)
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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 di…
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Simulationists Guide to the Breaking Down Costs (FT. Alaina Herrington, DNP, RN, FAAN, FSSH, ANEF, CHSE-A))
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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 ef…
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Simulationists Guide to Budgets, justification, and hiring.. oh my!
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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 sim…
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Simulationist's Guide To Incorporating Faculty and Students as SP's
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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 to…
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Simulationists Guide to Character Descriptions For Your Simulation
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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…
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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 simulati…
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Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team talks about everything you need to know before heading to IMSH 2024! The IMSH (International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare) conference serves as an invaluable platform for simulationists, encompassing professionals from diverse fields like healthcare, …
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Simulationists Guide to Recruiting Standardized Patients
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Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team talks about how to effectively recruit Standardized Patients. In the dynamic field of nursing and healthcare education, incorporating realistic scenarios is essential for preparing future healthcare professionals. One effective method is the use of standardi…
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Simulationist's Guide on the Right Modality Based on the Objective
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Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team talks about how you can achieve the right modality in simulation. #simulation #healthcare #podcast #avkin #healthcaresimulation #healthcaretraining #nursing #wearablesimulator #manikin #tasktrainers #Imposter #podcast #spotify #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast …
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Simulationist's Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how overcome Imposter Syndrome in simulation. #simulation #healthcare #podcast #avkin #healthcaresimulation #healthcaretraining #nursing #psychologicalsafety #psychology #impostersyndrome #Imposter #podcast #spotify #applepodcasts #youtubepodcast Ma…
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Simulationist's Guide to Implementing Psychological Safety
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Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how implement psychological safety in simulation. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Linkedin, X (Twitter) & Facebook!…
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Simulationist's Guide to Advocating for Legislation for Simulation
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Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how effectively advocate for legislation from simulation and what is already happening behind the scenes! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Linkedin, X (…
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Simulationists Guide to Continuing Education in Simulation
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There are a ton of CE opportunities out there, but which are the right ones? How can you be involved in hosting an event that offers CEU's? Megan Weldon and Amy Cowperthwait break down their tips on getting your CEU's and how to host your own event! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe…
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Simulationist's Guide to Designing a Simulation Lab
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Amy Cowperthwait CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A and Megan Weldon, CHSE are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team looks at how to conduct a professional pre-brief and de-brief and why they are so important to your simulations and standardization. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, su…
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Simulationists Guide to Designing a Simulation Lab
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Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon are back again with Simulation Nation! This week the team takes a deep dive into simulation labs, designing them, building them and managing them. Watch the full episode on YouTube! Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Link…
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Simulationists Guide to Sim Center Certifications, Accreditation and Endorsements
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Certifications, accreditation and endorsements can be confusing and messy in the simulation community. This week, Simulation Nation sits down to talk about how to go about how to achieve these recognitions in a more balanced and organized way. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to o…
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Simulationist's Guide to Achieving Radical Change When it Feels Like Your Hands are Tied
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How do you get radical change in simulation when it feels like you have no support? Amy Cowperthwait CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A did just that when she was working at a University and she has the tips and trips to get it done. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow u…
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For every simulationist, there was a time where, for better or worse, you knew you were 'officially' a simulationist. Do you agree with the answers? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Linkedin, X (Twitter) & Facebook!…
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Simulationist's Guide To Maximizing National Healthcare Simulation Week 2023
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On this Episode of Simulation Nation with Amy Cowperthwait and Megan Weldon, we go over 4 tips on how to maximize your National Healthcare Simulation Week. Amy and Megan talk bringing in your marketing team to share the word of your simulation program, how to put yourself on the map durin #HCSimWeek 2023, and how to bring in your simulation communi…
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In today's episode of Simulation Nation, we are talking about everything going on around Providence during INACSL 2023 and how INACSL is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Linkedin, X (Twitter) & Facebook!…
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Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and to watch our podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube! Follow us on Linkedin, X (Twitter) & Facebook!By Avkin Inc
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Today on the Podcast, we talk about what we are looking forward to at INACSL 2023, we dive into some of the sessions that will be available for you to go to including: A Panel of Healthcare Simulation Experts Discussing the NCSBN National Simulation Study 10 Year Retrospective: Reflections, Lessons Learned, and Moving Forward and CHSE Blueprint Rev…
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Tips for Equity and Inclusivity in the Classroom
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In this episode, Janice and Peter are joined by special guest Kim Truong, PhD, the Chief Equity Officer in the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Office at MGH Institute of Health Professions. The group discusses Dr. Truong’s compelling journey to the JEDI Office and what justice and equity actually mean in higher education. Dr. Truon…
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Tips for Improving Research in Health Professions Education
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In this episode, Janice and Peter are joined by Yoon Soo Park, PhD, Director of Health Professions Education Research at Massachusetts General Hospital. They discuss the maturation of the health professions education field, the benefits of interdisciplinary teams, and building multi-sided projects to create stronger research claims.…
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Tips for Advancing Research and Education in Simulation
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In this season's first episode, Janice and Peter interview HPEd Associate Professor and Simulation expert, Suzie Kardong-Edgren, PhD, RN, ANEF, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN. Suzie reflects on her career trajectory and offers three tips for advancing research and education in simulation and the importance of maintaining a growth mindset.…
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Tips for Creating/Facilitating Educational Programs and Teams
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In the last episode of the season, Janice, Peter, and special guest Roger Edwards, ScD, discuss creating teams and new programs in higher education and clinical practice. Roger is the Director of the Health Professions Education Program at MGH Institute of Health Professions. They reflect on how the pandemic has affected post-professional learning …
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In this episode, Janice and Peter reflect on the journey to academic leadership with special guest Anne Thompson, PT, EdD. Anne is Adjunct Faculty in the Master of Health Professions Education (MS-HPEd) and PhD in Health Professions Education Programs at MGH Institute of Health Professions. They discuss the importance of being promoted to full prof…
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In this episode, Janice and Peter reflect on how to be an effective leader with special guest Colonel Joshua D. Hartzell, MD. He currently serves as the Program Director for the National Capital Consortium Internal Medicine Residency Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and is an Adjunct Professor in the MGH IHP Health P…
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Tips for Online Learning and Faculty Development
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In this episode, Janice, Peter and special guest and Instructional Designer, Tony Sindelar, MEd, EdS reflect on how instructional design has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic as a result of the transition to online learning and provide tips for improving faculty development and online learning.By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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In this episode, Janice, Peter, and special guest Bobbie Ann (BA) White, EdD, MA, discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and identify ways to incorporate EI into life, teams, and education.By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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How to Become Leaders in Interprofessional Practice
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In this episode, Janice, Peter and special guests Inge Corless PhD, RN, FAAN and Jane Baldwin PT, DPT, NCS reflect on the interprofessional care provided through the IMPACT Practice Center at MGH IHP and offer tips to increase advocacy in powerful ways through professional organizations like the National Academies of Practice (NAP).…
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Learning How to Build Trust and Resilience in Teams
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In this episode, Janice, Peter and special guests Sue Farrell MD, EdM and Betsy Cox, RN, MSN, MBA discuss how to build relational trust in your team to yield resiliency in times of stress and mitigate divisive conflicts using COVID-19 as an example. They describe how organizational culture impacts resilience and trust, and why fostering inclusive, …
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How to Overcome Procrastination in Writing
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In this episode Janice and Peter discuss why writing can be so difficult and may present prioritization challenges. Listen in as they identify three tips to help overcome procrastination and how to be more effective in the writing process.By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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In this episode Janice and Peter reflect on the challenges of addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in and out of the classroom. Hear tips on how to acknowledge your bias or position in your daily interactions.By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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Three Tips for Success in the Faculty Promotion Process
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In this episode, Janice and Peter identify tips for successful promotion application for faculty in higher education. They discuss how a promotion can pave the pathway and motivate others around you such as mentees, students or trainees. They also identify common errors seen in the process and lastly, offer three tips to help faculty navigate the p…
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In this episode, Janice and Peter discuss the benefits of incorporating predictive analytics in higher education with guest podcaster, Anshul Kumar. Dr. Kumar is a sociologist and an Assistant Professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions. They also talk data, patterns, and making outcome predictions as well as the ethical elements within predic…
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Learn About the Health Professions Education Simulation Operations Program
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In this episode, Janice dialogues with the Simulation Operations faculty: Suzie Kardong-Edgren, Matt Charnetski and Michael Young about the new and first of its kind, Simulation Operations Track in the Master of Science in Health Professions Education program. To learn more about this exciting new program visit: https://www.mghihp.edu/SimOps…
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How to Avoid Trigger Words in Health Professions
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In this episode Janice and Peter banter about commonly used trigger words in health professions and offer three tips to avoid them in your own practice.By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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COVID Series Part 3: Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic
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In this episode Janice and Peter highlight professions that are not focused in the media as being heroes but are increasingly essential during the pandemic and offer three tips to honoring these unsung heroes.By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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COVID Series Part 2: Taking the Leap: How to Move to Online Education
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In this episode Janice and Peter reflect on the challenges faculty face converting to an online environment during the pandemic, discuss the basic principles of education and offer three tips to identify the strategy that will work best for you!By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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COVID Series Part 1: A University Leader's Pandemic Perspective
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In this episode Janice and Peter discuss the concerns University leaders are facing during the pandemic across students, faculty and staff. They also converse about the implications of converting to a fully online teaching platform and reflect on ways to promote resiliency within the community.By MGH Institute of Health Professions
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Tips for Taking the Plunge into Formal Education
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In this episode, Janice and Peter banter about what it feels like to be thinking of applying for post-professional graduate programs, the worries and the excitement, and offer 3 tips.By MGH Institute of Health Professions - Health Professions Education
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