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Chapter 1: Foundation of Simulation

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This item record pertains to an excerpt from Mastering Simulation, Second Edition, which is provided free of charge by the publisher.

About this book: Simulation is an essential tool in academic and clinical settings, but technology changes quickly, and faculty, students, and clinicians need to know how to respond. Understanding simulation scenarios and environments is critical when designing and implementing effective programs for interdisciplinary learners. In this fully revised second edition of Mastering Simulation, nationally known experts Janice Palaganas, Beth Ulrich, and Beth Mancini guide students and practitioners in developing clinical competencies and provide a solid foundation for improving patient outcomes.

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Janice C. Palaganas, PhD, RN, NP, ANEF, FAAN, FSSH, is Director of Educational Innovation and Development for the Center for Medical Simulation at Harvard Medical School. She is also an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the PhD Health Profession Programs at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Beth Tamplet Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAONL, FAAN, is a Professor at the Cizik School of Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. A nationally recognized thought leader, she is known for her research in nursing work environments and experiences of new graduate nurses as they transition to the workforce. Mary E. (Beth) Mancini, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FAHA, FSSH, ANEF, FAAN, is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Education Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation. She is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work in simulation and in high-quality, accelerated online education.

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Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA

Type

Book Chapter

ISBN

9781938835032

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

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Keywords:

Simulation Training, Simulation Programs, Nursing, Quality Improvement in Healthcare, Research, Reflective Practice, Health Education, Educational Technology

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Sigma Theta Tau International

Version

Publisher's Version

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Copyright © 2025 by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Any trademarks, service marks, design rights, or similar rights that are mentioned, used, or cited in this book are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for a similar or any other purpose.

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None: Professionally Edited Material

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Date of Issue

2020

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[Excerpt from] Mastering Simulation A Handbook for Simulation (2nd ed.)

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