Preparing graduate nursing faculty for the implementation of virtual simulation using simulation facilitation best practices

Anne Kendrick , Melissa NeVille , Kristy Baron

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ›› 2026, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (3) : 10 -13.

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Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ›› 2026, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (3) :10 -13. DOI: 10.63564/jnep.v16n3p10
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Preparing graduate nursing faculty for the implementation of virtual simulation using simulation facilitation best practices
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Facilitating successful simulations in a virtual environment requires an understanding of best practices for simulation. A faculty simulation training, including didactic and simulation skills practice, was developed and implemented in a graduate program, preparing faculty in best practices for simulation facilitation and instruction. The quality improvement project utilized the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice in Facilitation. Faculty practiced instructional best practices using a mid-fidelity simulation and transferred their experiences to the virtual simulation teaching environment. The project outcomes were achieved, reflecting the implementation of simulation best practices in the virtual simulation of the graduate program’s courses.

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Faculty simulation training / Graduate nursing faculty / Mid-fidelity simulation / Simulation facilitation best practices / Virtual simulation

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Anne Kendrick, Melissa NeVille, Kristy Baron. Preparing graduate nursing faculty for the implementation of virtual simulation using simulation facilitation best practices. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 2026, 16(3): 10-13 DOI:10.63564/jnep.v16n3p10

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