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Essential Cultural Competencies for Maternal Simulations
In the US, statistics show that minority women, especially black women, are more likely to suffer hi...
New Partnership Introduces Realistic Simulated Vital Signs.
For the next-generation healthcare professionals, realism is required to master the many skills they...
Examining the Vital Signs Package
For decades, technology has changed how students are educated, providing more realistic training. Th...
As Technology Evolves, So Does Simulation
Healthcare training has evolved dramatically since its inception, thanks to changes in technology. H...
What compromises in fidelity can you afford in simulation?
The goal of any simulation is to maintain as high fidelity as possible. Therefore, when providing st...
Avkin: How Far We’ve Come
I never saw myself as a CEO of a company. Yet here we are. Avkin entered its sixth year, released it...
The ‘Why’ of Avkin
Avkin exists to impart healthcare learners the chance to stretch themselves to the edge of their abi...
Skills must be practiced: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Having a plan is necessary, but it isn’t enough. It must be practiced.
As recently as October of ...
Dry Runs: Vital to Simulation Success
Do you find yourself making changes to a simulation after your first few students complete their exp...
Earpieces may harm your simulation
The use of earpieces has become a trend in Simulated Participant simulation. While seemingly logical...