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Simulationist’s Guide to The Rise of Human Simulation in Healthcare

In this episode of Simulation Nation, hosts Megan Weldon and Amy Cowperthwait explored one of the most significant shifts happening...

SIM Summit Indiana 2025

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Simulationist’s Guide to Boosting Collaboration at an Interdepartmental Simulation Center

In this episode of Simulation Nation, we welcomed Jarrod Young from the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS)...

Why Avbirth is the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware

Delaware may be small, but it’s home to so many innovative products and technologies. One of the biggest game-changers and...

Best Healthcare Simulation Podcasts to Watch in 2025

Welcome to Avkin’s exploration of the best healthcare simulation podcasts! In a rapidly evolving field where innovative training methods are...

Healthcare Simulation Conferences 2025

Healthcare simulation is rapidly and consistently advancing, offering a wide variety of opportunities for professionals, educators, and researchers to refine...

How Wearable Simulators are Transforming Nursing Education

As technology evolves, the demand for more immersive and realistic training has never been greater, and at the forefront, wearable...

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There are many demographics of people you can turn to when trying to find participants willing and waiting to jump...

Avkin’s Elite Simulation Package at Towson University

Towson University is the most recent buyer of Avkin’s Elite Simulation Package. This purchase is to support the expansion of...

Simulationists Guide To The Standards of Best Practice

Teresa Gore PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE-A, FSSH, FAAN from HealthySimulation.com discusses the development of simulation standards of best practice in nursing...

Simulationist’s Guide for the Global Simulation Industry

In the latest episode of the Simulation Nation Podcast, Amy Cowperthwait, CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A, engages in a compelling...

Simulationist’s Guide to Budgets, Justification, and Hiring…Oh My!

Simulationists Amy Cowperthwait, CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A and Crystel Farina sat down to discuss the Simulationist’s Guide to Budgets, Justification, and Hiring...Oh My! The...

Simulationist’s Guide to Breaking Down Costs

Simulation is an important aspect of the medical profession. It is an excellent way for medical professionals to hone their...

Simulationist’s Guide to Character Descriptions For Your Simulation

Megan Weldon, CHSE sat down with Bethany McGonigal on this week's episode of Simulation Nation to delve more into the...

How Can a Standardized Patient Program Help My Theatre Department?

Starting a Standardized Patient Program has a plethora of benefits for your institution's theater department and the rising student actors...

SIM Summit Makes Its Way to Georgia

Simulation education is not just about learning; it's about evolving and transforming healthcare. As simulation enthusiasts, educators, and healthcare professionals,...

Healthcare Simulation Pioneers 2024

During this years Women's History Month 2024, Avkin wants to recognize all of the amazing woman that have pioneered the...

Amy Cowperthwait: Trailblazing Keynote Speaker

In the dynamic realm of healthcare simulation, Amy Cowperthwait CEO, RN, MSN, CNS, CHSE-A emerges as a beacon of inspiration...

Avkin’s Most Searched FAQ’s

At Avkin, we're passionate about revolutionizing healthcare education through our state-of-the-art wearable simulators. We've gathered your most burning questions and...

Gundersen Health System Welcomes Avbirth to Simulation Center

Healthcare education has entered an era of innovation, and Gundersen Health System is at the forefront of this revolution. With...

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Simulationist’s Guide to The Rise of Human Simulation in Healthcare

In this episode of Simulation Nation, hosts Megan Weldon and Amy Cowperthwait explored one of the most significant shifts happening in healthcare simulation today: the formal adoption of the term “human simulation” to describe any simulation experience involving a live person. From standardized patients (SPs) and simulated participants to role players and even real patients