Resources

These external resources support excellence in nursing simulation, education, and patient safety.

Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics 

International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) 
The global authority on healthcare simulation standards, research, and best practices supporting high-quality simulation-based education.

Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
An interprofessional organization dedicated to advancing healthcare simulation for education, assessment, and patient safety. An SSH official dictionary is available to enhance your knowledge of simulation terms.

National League for Nursing (NLN)
A leading organization advancing excellence in nursing education through research, faculty development, and innovative teaching strategies. The NLN Simulation Design Template is used to guide the planning and development of our simulation experiences.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) – The Essentials
National competencies outlining the core knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors expected of nursing graduates across all levels of education.

Philadelphia Area Simulation Consortium

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) – NP Competencies
Core competencies that guide nurse practitioner education, clinical training, and simulation-based learning across NP specialty programs.