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Standardized Patient Education

It's important that even the small details, such as a thermometer, are in line with a real encounter.
16 Aug
Standardized Patient Education, Wearable Simulators

What compromises in fidelity can you afford in simulation?

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Amy Cowperthwait Amy Cowperthwait
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The goal of any simulation is to maintain as high fidelity as possible. Therefore, when providing st...

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Dry runs are critical to simulation success.
07 Jun
Inner Circle Articles, Standardized Patient Education

Dry Runs: Vital to Simulation Success

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Amy Cowperthwait Amy Cowperthwait
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Do you find yourself making changes to a simulation after your first few students complete their exp...

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Using an earpiece devalues your SPs and undermines their abilities.
24 May
Inner Circle Articles, Standardized Patient Education

Earpieces may harm your simulation

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Amy Cowperthwait Amy Cowperthwait
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The use of earpieces has become a trend in Simulated Participant simulation. While seemingly logical...

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It's critical nursing students gain confidence in their ability to perform.
01 Mar
Standardized Patient Education

Why we give SP feedback in the third person

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Amy Cowperthwait Amy Cowperthwait
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When teaching on Simulated Participant (SP) Feedback, we are often asked why we teach SPs to give fe...

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Building productive culture is paramount in training simulated participants.
15 Feb
Simulation Leaders, Standardized Patient Education

What makes a Simulated Participant Program Resilient and High Functioning?

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Amy Cowperthwait Amy Cowperthwait
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A healthy culture has been shown to maximize outcomes and productivity while retaining a high perfor...

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SP Training Debrief
08 Feb
Inner Circle Articles, Simulation Made Easy, Standardized Patient Education

Five Steps to Effectively Train Your SPs

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Amy Cowperthwait Amy Cowperthwait
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Basics – set the foundation for success If you are new to using live people in simulation, it is ...

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12 Jan
Inner Circle Articles, Standardized Patient Education

Freeze Frame & Virtual Simulated Participants

  • June 12, 2025
  • By Amy Cowperthwait Amy Cowperthwait
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Freeze Frame Introduction Avkin’s Virtual Simulated Participant (SP) Solution is an opportunity t...

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04 Dec
Standardized Patient Education

Simulations Stick With Simulated Participants

  • December 4, 2020
  • By 699userdonte 699userdonte
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Abstract Simulated Participants (SPs), also known as Standardized Patients, prove more effective ...

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