Development of a Multisite Nursing Simulation Work Group Focusing on the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards.

BACKGROUND

Simulation faculty development refers to the education of faculty in preparation and facilitation of simulation-based experiences. A college of nursing with six campuses implemented a simulation work group to ensure consistent simulation faculty development across six campuses.

METHOD

The simulation work group was formed in four stages and used the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards as a framework for standardizing simulation. The work group consisted of 14 faculty from five nursing campuses. Members were recruited via email, telephone call, or a simulation newsletter.

RESULTS

Challenges were identified and addressed. Work group implementation has provided the simulation program with new initiatives and a unified scheduling system, budget, standardized debriefing, and student evaluation method.

CONCLUSION

With the greater dependence on simulation as an educational modality, implementation of a simulation work group may enable collaboration and growth across campuses while decreasing the disparity of simulation experiences. [J Nurs Educ. 2021;60(3):165-168.].