Simulation Program Mission, Vision, and Goals
Time Frame for Implementation 2023-2028
Mission
The mission of the Nursing Simulation Program is to integrate best practices in simulation education and research to support curricula that focus on improving patient outcomes and fostering a culture of learning and development, ultimately contributing to the advancement of nursing practice and healthcare.
Vision:
The vision of the Nursing Simulation Program is to empower nursing graduates and healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to inspire innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery as a Regional Simulation Center.
Program Goals
Maximize Student Experience and Student Success
• Provide a safe and controlled environment for students and healthcare professionals to develop and improve their clinical skills and decision-making abilities.
o Metric/benchmark – at least 85% of students respond "agree” or “strongly agree” to the simulation-specific question “I feel that simulation enhanced my ability to provide safe, effective care in a variety of settings” on the end-of-program exit survey.
o Timeframe – each semester
o Responsible party – Simulation Program Coordinator and Department Head for Nursing
• Foster interprofessional collaboration and communication among healthcare teams through simulation-based learning.
o Metric/benchmark – include at least one interprofessional scenario with a communication objective per semester.
o Timeframe – each semester
o Responsible Party – Committee on Simulation
Sustain Excellence in Service, Teaching, Learning
• Conduct annual faculty needs assessments to identify areas for faculty development.
o Metric/benchmark –annual college faculty needs assessment.
o Timeframe – annually
o Responsible party – College of Nursing and Health Sciences Research, Scholarship, & Faculty Development Committee
• Support the professional development of Simulation Educators by providing continuing education and resources for integrating simulation-based learning into their teaching practices.
o Metric – at least two Simulation Educators and one Simulation Program Staff member attend a local, regional, and/or national simulation-related professional development program annually.
o Timeframe – annually
o Responsible party – Department Head for Nursing and Dean
• Incorporate various assessment methods, such as observation, peer assessment, and learner feedback, to gather and provide Simulation Educators with diverse perspectives on teaching effectiveness.
o Metric/benchmark – 100% of Simulation Educators are evaluated annually using the Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare (DASH)
o Metric/benchmark – at least 50% of faculty and students complete the evaluation of scenario surveys once annually.
o Timeframe – annually
o Responsible Party – Committee on Simulation
Cultivate Research, Innovation, and Creativity
• Contribute to the advancement of simulation-based healthcare education and practice by conducting research, developing best practices, and disseminating findings across the broader simulation community.
o Metric/benchmark – at least one Simulation Educator and/or Simulation Staff presents their simulation-related scholarship annually at a local, regional, national, or international venue.
o Timeframe – annually
o Responsible Party – Committee on Simulation
Ensure Fiscal Vitality
• Collaborate with the University’s Office of Development to ensure the program’s long-term sustainability by maintaining current funding sources and procuring new opportunities to grow and sustain the Nursing Simulation Program.
o Metric/benchmark – report by the Director of Development on current and prospective funding sources to all faculty at the School of Nursing faculty meeting.
o Timeframe – annually
o Responsible Party – Director of Development and Dean
Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Develop and implement simulation scenarios that reflect diverse patient populations with a wide range of healthcare experiences.
o Metric/benchmark - include at least one undergraduate and one graduate program scenario with at least one objective related to providing care to an underrepresented patient population per semester.
o Timeframe – each semester
o Responsible party – Committee on Simulation
Approved by the Committee on Simulation 5-4-2023.