2LLS3 - The Places You Will Go: Streamlining Simulation Delivery Across 20 Campuses!

Abstract : Standardizing simulation delivery is essential for ensuring equitable learning outcomes and a uniform student experience across nursing programs. Our initiative aimed to create a cohesive framework that aligns simulation experiences across a multi-state university, addressing challenges posed by geographic and campus differences to be more in line with the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSOBP). While there is literature around models of standardization, there is no current literature on explicit guidelines on multi-site program implementation. The target audience for this framework includes the School of Nursing leadership and simulation faculty.

This work promotes education equity and curriculum consistency, which were the guiding frameworks for this initiative. We developed standardized tools such as pre-briefing checklists and debriefing guides, which are accessible through our central repository.

By establishing a central repository for standardized simulation tools, facilitating regular touch points, and conducting direct observations, we fostered collaboration across campuses. Key barriers included faculty workloads and knowledge of simulation, staff turnover, and resource availability.

Post simulation anonymous student surveys provided valuable feedback including reduced pre-briefing times and increased student reported clinical confidence.

Our efforts resulted in a more robust educational experience, enhancing nursing students’ clinical competence and confidence. The standardization process streamlined faculty training, resources, and positive experiences for simulation faculty, promoting sustainability.
This initiative highlights the potential of standardized simulation delivery as a model for enhancing educational quality in nursing programs, ultimately contributing to the development of better-prepared healthcare professionals ready to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare landscape.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: Join us for a session on standardizing simulation delivery in nursing education. Discover a cohesive framework that aligns practices across a multi-state university, addressing geographic challenges. Learn about promoting educational equity, curriculum consistency, and faculty collaboration, plus practical tools like checklists and guides. Gain strategies to overcome barriers, streamline training, and enhance the quality of nursing simulation.