Pocket Nurse® and SimTalk™ Blog believe the solution to better patient outcomes is better education and a culture of patient safety. Our work supports healthcare education and simulation in order to reduce medical errors. We take our responsibility to future healthcare professionals and ...
With the beginning of the school year upon us, educators face the question of whether or not to have in-person classes. For schools that do decide to reopen to in-person learning, extensive safety measures are in order. While it is impossible to reduce the risk of infection to zero, a proper reopening plan can drastically reduce the risk of COVID-19 ...
Phlebotomy is the surgical puncturing of a vein to collect and draw blood, whether for laboratory tests or blood donation. Employment in this healthcare profession is projected to grow 25 percent through 2026. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that demand will remain high in this job as doctors and other healthcare professionals require blood ...
Treating bariatric patients can be challenging. Patients with obesity may delay seeing a healthcare provider for routine medical care.
Simulated bacteria is a tool used to teach proper aseptic techniques. It’s a gel or powder that doesn’t appear in normal lighting, but glows under ultraviolet (UV) light, often called black light.
Simulation in Healthcare Education
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