E-Simulation in Action

Deborah Ellison MSN, RNAustin Peay State University

Objectives

Discuss reasons to use e-simulation programs

Benefits of using e-simulation programs

Discuss ways APSU implemented e- simulation & ways you can implement e-simulation programs.

What is E-Simulation?

• Why E-Simulation?

–Characteristics of Millennials

Millennial Student Enrollment

Figure 1: Nation-wide millennial student enrollment at degree-seeking institutions. In 2012, Millennial student enrollment will increase by 93.5 percent over the 2002 level, while enrollment of students from other generations will decrease by 50.2 percent (National Center for Education Statistics, 2002).

Just a Few Types of E-Simulation

• MicroSims • Second Life• BLS & ACLS

Benefits of Utilizing E-Simulation• Costs

• Faculty Time

• Meets the needs of the millennial students

• Student’s like the program

• But for it to be of benefit it must be valued by the instructors.

Virtual IV Simulator

Incorporating into courses

• Finding the “best fit” for the course• Demonstration of the program• Value by instructors by giving

assignments that are attached to a grade

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