Simulation Innovation and Mentoring Services (SIMS)

The College of Nursing Simulation Innovation and Mentoring Services (SIMS) provide an array of support to promote:

• Student achievement of program objectives including mastery of safe and therapeutic nursing practice habits ranging from basic skills to advanced clinical reasoning during complex realistic scenarios
• Availability of resources including faculty development strategies to ensure simulation-based education activities exemplify
  • Best Practice Standards
    • Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice
    • Association of Standardized Patient Educators Standards of Best Practice
  • Regulatory Requirements/Recommendations, and
    • AZBN AO Education use of Simulation in Approved RN-LPN Programs Feb., 2023
    • NCSBN Simulation Guidelines
  • Accreditation Criteria
    • SSIH Accreditation
  • Endorsement Criteria
    • INACSL Endorsement
• Development and expansion of Interprofessional education activities
• Partnerships that advance improvements in healthcare safety, quality and accessibility
• Utilization of emerging technologies and testing of new approaches

Faculty and Staff Simulation-Based Education Resources