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Avkin CEO Highlighted for NLN/Jeffries Framework of Standardized Patients
The article, available at ScienceDirect.com, explores the evidence related to how undergraduate nurs...
Oakland University Practices Excellence in High Fidelity Simulation with Wearable Simulators
“The biggest aspect of today’s simulation was being able to do a new skill that I really didn’t know...
Duquesne University Shows Excellence with Wearable Simulators
Healthcare Simulation Week 2022 is officially underway! We at Avkin find this year's theme, 'Excelle...
Interviewing Standardardized Patients
Interviewing standardized patients can feel overwhelming and confusing on what to ask. This guide wi...
Standardized Patient Improv Training
Standardized Patient (SP) training in simulation encompasses improv activities for the actor in the ...
Healthcare Simulation Conferences 2023
The 2023 Healthcare Simulation Conference season is upon us, it's time to get ready for the amazing ...
What is a Standardized Patient?
What is a standardized patient? Standardized patients are actors who authentically portray a patient...
3 Pillars for Ensuring Quality Standardized Patients
Including Standardized Patients (SPs) in simulations allows learners to develop their communication ...
Where to Find Standardized Patients
Where do you even begin the search to find a standardized patient (SP)? That question can be stress-...
What Is a Wearable Simulator?
Chapter 2.5 of Defining Excellence in Simulation Programs describes wearable simulators as products ...