Getting Started in Simulation Design, Part 2:
Simulation Design Template:
After reflecting on the questions posed in Part 1, we can begin the process of designing a new
simulation, or evaluating an existing simulation for fit and modifying it as needed.
I.
What is the topic of the simulation (i.e. CHF, risk assessment, newborn care, pain control, etc.)
II. What are the learning objectives you have identified for the simulation? Tip: avoid more than 3,
1 or 2 is best.
A. ________________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________________
C. ________________________________________________________
III. What are the critical concepts you want embedded in the simulation? Examples are below; add
your own.
_ nursing process
_ patient safety
_ communication
_ collaboration/teamwork
_ leadership
_ delegation
_ ethics
_ cultural competency
_ pt advocacy
_ pt teaching
_ spirituality
_ prioritization
_ clinical reasoning/judgment
_ quality
_ timeliness
_ Evidence based practice
_ professional behaviors
_ legal/regulatory
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IV. What are the main KSA’s (knowledge, skills, attitudes) you ideally want demonstrated by
learners in this simulation? Examples are below; add your own from your own specialty
focus.
_ giving report
_ receiving report
_ setting priorities
_ assessment
_ subtly changing condition _ rapidly changing condition
_communicate with Provider _ communicate with peers
_ therapeutic communication
_ disagree/express concern _ deal w/upset visitor
_ identify resources
_ decision making
_ appropriate delegation
_ documentation
_ technical skill performance _ med administration
_ interpret test results
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V. What Evidence-Based Guidelines or Best Practices will you use to design or modify your
simulation?
VI. What will you require of your students for preparation?
VII. What is your patient story? Briefly describe the case scenario and how it ideally should unfold.
Minimally a) describe the patient, b)identify the problem, c) note your preferred sequence
of events and d) note your expected learner behaviors
CCS Getting Started in Sim Design Part 2
Rev 1/4/13