14 Mar Uncategorized Healthcare Simulation Pioneers March 14, 2023 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments During this years Women's History Month, Avkin wants to recognize all of the amazing woman that have... Continue reading
16 Nov Simulation Leaders, Simulation Made Easy, Standardized Patient Education, Wearable Simulators Avkin CEO Highlighted for NLN/Jeffries Framework of Standardized Patients November 16, 2022 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments The article, available at ScienceDirect.com, explores the evidence related to how undergraduate nurs... Continue reading
15 Sep AvAdvocate, Wearable Simulators Oakland University Practices Excellence in High Fidelity Simulation with Wearable Simulators September 15, 2022 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments “The biggest aspect of today’s simulation was being able to do a new skill that I really didn’t know... Continue reading
12 Sep AvAdvocate, Wearable Simulators Duquesne University Shows Excellence with Wearable Simulators May 23, 2025 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments Healthcare Simulation Week 2022 is officially underway! We at Avkin find this year's theme, 'Excelle... Continue reading
23 Aug Standardized Patient Education Interviewing Standardardized Patients August 23, 2022 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments Interviewing standardized patients can feel overwhelming and confusing on what to ask. This guide wi... Continue reading
23 Aug Inner Circle Articles, Standardized Patient Education Standardized Patient Improv Training June 12, 2025 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments Standardized Patient (SP) training in simulation encompasses improv activities for the actor in the ... Continue reading
22 Aug Simulation Conferences Healthcare Simulation Conferences 2023 August 22, 2022 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments The 2023 Healthcare Simulation Conference season is upon us, it's time to get ready for the amazing ... Continue reading
05 Aug Standardized Patient Education What is a Standardized Patient? June 12, 2025 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments What is a standardized patient? Standardized patients are actors who authentically portray a patient... Continue reading
01 Aug Simulation Made Easy 3 Pillars for Ensuring Quality Standardized Patients August 1, 2022 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments Including Standardized Patients (SPs) in simulations allows learners to develop their communication ... Continue reading
01 Aug Inner Circle Articles, Simulation Made Easy Where to Find Standardized Patients June 12, 2025 By Amy Cowperthwait 0 comments Where do you even begin the search to find a standardized patient (SP)? That question can be stress-... Continue reading