Abstract

Use of a human patient simulator has been identified as an effective teaching strategy in many areas of the health care field. However, there is little information to help faculty learn the general principles of simulation. This article provides basic concepts to those anticipating simulator use. A guide for running a successful simulation is provided. A heart failure scenario is used as an example.

Submitted: May 18, 2004 · Accepted: September 29, 2004 · Published: November 2, 2004

Recommended Citation

McCausland, Linda L.; Curran, Cynthia C.; and Cataldi, Penny (2004) "Use of a Human Simulator for Undergraduate Nurse Education," International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship: Vol. 1 : Iss. 1, Article 23.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/vol1/iss1/art23