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Foundations of Healthcare Simulation

Price: $15.00
Nursing CE: 1.50

Many educators currently lack formal, structured training in simulation pedagogy, which limits their ability to design and facilitate effective simulation experiences. This lack of preparation leads to inconsistencies in delivering evidence-based simulation-based education (SBE) across healthcare settings. As a result, the full educational benefits of simulation are not realized, and gaps in faculty competency may ultimately compromise the quality and safety of patient care. This program aims to enhance educators’ knowledge and skills in simulation pedagogy aligned with best practice standards, thereby increasing their competence and confidence in designing and facilitating effective healthcare simulations.

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  • Define healthcare simulation and explain its role in supporting clinical judgment and patient safety.
  • Explain educational theories that support the use of simulation.
  • Identify key simulation organizations (INACSL, SSH, ASPE) and explain their roles in establishing best practice standards.
  • Identify best practices in simulation facilitation for clinical practice.
  • Describe how the prebrief prepares the learner to be successful in meeting the simulation objectives.
  • Compare and contrast commonly used debriefing models and methods.
  • Demonstrate understanding of ethical principles in simulation.

Qualified Planners/Faculty

Leesuk S. Ferencsik, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE

Leesuk S. Ferencsik, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE is an Associate Professor of Nursing with expertise in nursing education, curriculum development and revision, simulation-based learning, and faculty mentorship. She earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Chung-Ju Junior National College and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Korea Open University in South Korea. She later completed a Master of Science in Nursing Education at the University of Phoenix and a PhD in Nursing from Barry University.

Dr. Ferencsik is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) with a strong commitment to advancing clinical judgment, critical thinking, and NCLEX readiness through innovative teaching strategies and experiential learning. Her professional interests include simulation-based education, nursing curriculum innovation, and preparing future nurses for safe, high-quality patient care.

Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliations related to this activity.

Karen Kelly, RN, BSN

Karen Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida. While completing her MSN in 2012, she served as a hospital clinical educator, teaching for the Critical Care Nurse Internship Program for new graduates. In 2015, she became the first Simulation Strategist for AdventHealth’s CFD Simulation Program, designing simulations for nurses and clinical professionals and supporting AdventHealth University initiatives.

Certified as a Healthcare Simulation Educator since 2016, Karen has trained clinical educators in the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice and presented nationally on modernizing graduate nurse orientation. She developed the FACET (Formative Assessment of Clinical Education and Training) tool for evaluating new nurse simulations. She is the Director of Experiential Learning at AdventHealth University with a focus on creating undergraduate nursing simulations and mentoring faculty in simulation-based education. She is an active member of INACSL.

Disclosures

This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

- 5/31/2028
Suite 400
8515 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3492
Phone: 800-284-2378
https://www.nursingworld.org
Contact Hours: 1.50
- 5/31/2028
4052 Bald Cypress Way
BIN C-02
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252
Phone: 850-245-4444
https://floridasnursing.gov/
Contact Hours: 1.50, Category: General 20-1382017

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Completion Requirements: To receive continuing education credit commensurate with the credit awarded for this on-line activity, the participant must:

  • View all modules and cases studies.
  • Participate and pass all self-checks and posttest(s).
  • Complete and submit the on-line evaluation.

Certificates of Completion: will be available to print immediately upon finishing the completion requirements. You are encouraged to print and save your certificate for your portfolio as required by your licensing body. Interdisciplinary accredited activities, activities having multiple accreditors, will be listed individually on the Certificate of Completion.

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