Simulation in Motion – Iowa: Bringing High-Fidelity Training to Rural Communities

About this episode

This episode discusses how mobile simulation units are enhancing clinical education in rural Iowa.

In this episode of the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, host Nicole Weathers sits down with Dr. Jacinda Bunch and Dr. Cormac O’Sullivan to explore the innovative work of Simulation in Motion – Iowa (SIM-IA). Learn how mobile simulation units are transforming clinical education in rural hospitals and EMS services across the state, and how a new collaboration with the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program is helping new graduate nurses build confidence and competence in high-risk, low-volume scena...

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Weathers

Guests: Dr. Jacinda Bunch, Dr. Cormac O’Sullivan

Topics covered

• simulation training
• rural healthcare
• nurse education
• mobile units
• clinical training

Keywords

• simulation
• nurse residency
• rural hospitals
• EMS services
• clinical education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simulation in Motion – Iowa, Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program

Places: Iowa

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