Mastering Simulation : A Handbook for Success

Simulation is an essential tool in academic and clinical settings, but technology changes quickly, and faculty, students, and clinicians need to know how to respond. Understanding simulation scenarios and environments is critical when designing and implementing effective programs for interdisciplinary learners. In this fully revised second edition of Mastering Simulation, nationally known experts Janice Palaganas, Beth Ulrich, and Beth Mancini guide students and practitioners in developing clinical competencies and provide a solid foundation for improving patient outcomes.

This fully revised new edition covers:

• Creating simulation scenarios and improving learner performance
• Designing program evaluations and managing risk and quality improvement
• Developing interprofessional programs and designing research using simulation

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Foundations of Simulation
Chapter 2: Developing Clinical Competence and Confidence
Chapter 3: Creating an Effective Simulation Environment
Chapter 4: Creating Effective, Evidence-Based Scenarios
Chapter 5: Key Concepts in Simulation: Debriefing and Reflective Practice
Chapter 6: Evaluating Simulation Effectiveness
Chapter 7: Simulation as a Continuous Learning System
Chapter 8: Using Simulation with Specific Learner Populations
Chapter 9: Using Simulation for Interprofessional Education and Practice
Chapter 10: Using Simulation in Academic Environments to Improve Learner Performance
Chapter 11: Using Simulation in Hospitals and Healthcare Systems to Improve Outcomes
Chapter 12: Using Simulation for Risk Management and Quality Improvement
Chapter 13: Using Simulation for Research
Chapter 14: Defining Roles and Building a Career in Simulation
Chapter 15: Credentialing and Certification in Simulation
Chapter 16: Designing Simulation Centers for Health Education
Chapter 17: The Future of Simulation in Healthcare

Janice C. Palaganas, PhD, RN, NP, ANEF, FAAN, FSSH, is Director of Educational Innovation and Development for the Center for Medical Simulation at Harvard Medical School. She is also an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the PhD Health Profession Programs at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.

Beth Tamplet Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN, is a Professor at the Cizik School of Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. A nationally recognized thought leader, she is known for her research in nursing work environments and experiences of new graduate nurses as they transition to the workforce.

Mary E. (Beth) Mancini, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAHA, FSSH, ANEF, FAAN, is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Education Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation. She is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work in simulation and in high-quality, accelerated online education.