Preparing Graduate Nursing Faculty for the Implementation of Virtual Simulation Using Simulation Facilitation Best Practices

Abstract

Facilitating successful simulations in a virtual environment requires an understanding of best practices for simulation. A faculty simulation training, including didactic and simulation skills practice, was developed and implemented in a graduate program, preparing faculty in best practices for simulation facilitation and instruction. The quality improvement project utilized the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice in Facilitation. Faculty practiced instructional best practices using a mid-fidelity simulation and transferred their experiences to the virtual simulation teaching environment. The project outcomes were achieved, reflecting the implementation of simulation best practices in the virtual simulation of the graduate program’s courses.