Sim-portant Conversations at SDState

Episode 11: Supporting Student Success

As the push for competency-based education increases, educators are looking for more tools to support student success through the application of learned concepts. Guests Amanda Melhaff and Deborah Venable from the SDState College of Nursing join us in this episode to discuss the use of experiential learning and simulation-based learning to support student success in the classroom and beyond. The available modalities used by the panel are diverse including the use of case studies and group learning in the classroom to the use of virtual modules and virtual reality in simulation.  
Directed by: Allyson Stromer, M.S., RNProduced and Edited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSEIntro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-powerful-intro--winniethemoog

Ep 10: Year in Review

In this special episode, our panel celebrates Healthcare Simulation Week and its theme of “Be a Champion of Your Success Story” by discussing the successes of the past year. The panel will recap what the Healthcare Simulation Center at the South Dakota State University College of Nursing has been up to in areas such as community engagement, accreditation, certification, presentations and simulation operations.  
If you are new to Healthcare Simulation Week, you can find out more on the Society for Simulation in Health Care's website: https://www.ssih.org/Professional-Dev....     
Also, as we launch our second season as a publicly available podcast, we are looking to hear from you, our listeners. If you have a topic you’d like to see covered or have a question about simulation that you would like to have answered, send an email to our team at 43861500.jackssdstate.onmicrosoft.com@amer.teams.ms   (originally aired September 20, 2023)
Creative director: Allyson Stromer, M.S., RNProduced by: Alyssa Zweifel, Ph.D., M.S., RN, CHSEEdited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSEIntro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-powerful-intro--winniethemoog  

Ep: 9 Nursing Student Anxiety in Simulation

In this episode, guests Jo Voss, Ph.D., RN, CNS and Lecturer Annette Ray, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE discuss the prevalence of nursing student anxiety in simulation and how to support students through this anxiety. Listen in to hear Voss guide us through a short breathing exercise based on Heart Math research. Our panel will also discuss how this strategy might be incorporated into simulation experiences. (originally aired May 5, 2023)
Referenced articles and information about Heart Math:
Abelsson, A. (2019). Anxiety caused by simulated prehospital emergency care. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 29, 24-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.0...
Palethorpe, R., & Wilson, J. (2011). Learning in the panic zone: Strategies for managing learner anxiety. Journal of European Industrial Training, 35(5), 420-438. https://www.emerald.com/insight/conte...
Reed, J. M. (2022). Simulation anxiety and its effect on clinical judgment for undergraduate nursing students. Clinical simulation in Nursing, 73, 21-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.0...
Produced by: Allyson Stromer, M.S., RN and Nicole Albert, M.S., RN, CNE
Edited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE
Intro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-p...

Ep 8: Shattering Simulation Myths

This episode presents several common myths about simulation-based learning. Our panel of simulationists – Nicole Albert, Allyson Stromer, M.S., RN, and Megan Watson – field questions ranging from “Can learning occur in the observer role”, "Where did that curveball come from" to “Are virtual simulations really just video games?”. This episode is a must listen. These questions are likely to resonate with simulationists and non-simulationists alike. Our simulationist panel uses the evidence and the Simulation Standards of Best Practice to shed light on these common misconceptions. (originally aired March 3, 2023)
Produced by: Allyson Stromer, M.S., RN and Nicole Albert, MS, RN, CNE, CHSE
Edited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE
Intro Music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-powerful-intro--winniethemoog 

Ep 7: Hello SPs

Episode 7: Who are the SPs? In this episode, we explore the role of the SP in simulation. Our panel of simulationists – Dianne Smith, Alyssa Zweifel, Ph.D., M.S., RN, CHSE, Brittney Meyer, and Megan Watson, M.S.N., RN - discuss the difference between a standardized patient and a simulated patient. They also describe the standards of best practice for the training of SPs as well as best practices for individuals in the role of SP. Find out what the future holds for SPs in the SDState HCSC. There’s even a special appearance by one of our SPs – Ms. Freda Jackson. (originally aired February 3, 2023)
Produced by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE and Alyssa Zweifel, Ph.D., M.S., RN, CHSE
Edited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE
Intro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-p...

Ep 6: Future of IP in the HCSC

In this episode, we continue our conversation with the IP partners of the SDState Healthcare Simulation Center. Our master of sim-eronies, Patrick Verley, M.S.N., RN, asks the panel to share their dreams for the future of simulation. Listen as our guests discuss where they see simulation fitting within their programs as they evolve as well as the future of their partnerships. Our panel includes the professionals from Episode 5: Alyssa Zweifel, Ph.D., RN, CHSE and Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE – and features a panel of special guests: Brandi Pravecek, clinical assistant professor, College of Nursing, Brittney Meyer, professor/interprofessional education coordinator, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health, Mike Twedt, lecturer/program engineer, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering and Kayla Salonen, instructor, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health. (Originally aired December 5, 2022)
Produced by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE
Edited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE
Intro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-p...

Ep 5: Partners in SIM

Episode 5: Partners in SIM In this episode, our master of sim-eronies, Patrick Verley, M.S.N., RN, sits down with the many different professions that collaborate within the SDState HCSC. Our guests share how these different professional programs have utilized simulation as well as how they came to be connected with the SDState HCSC. Our guests also share some of the unique advantages that simulation has given learners in their respective programs. Today’s panel features recurring guests – Alyssa Zweifel, Ph.D., M.S., RN, CHSE and Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE – and features a panel of special guests: Brandi Pravecek, clinical assistant professor, College of Nursing, Brittney Meyer, professor/interprofessional education coordinator, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health, Mike Twedt, lecturer/program engineer, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering and Kayla Salonen, instructor, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health. (originally aired November 3, 2022)
Produced by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE and Alyssa Zweifel, Ph.D., M.S., RN, CHSE
Edited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE
Intro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-p...

Ep 4: Certification

Today, our Master of Sim-eronies, Patrick Verley, talks with some of the certified simulationists from the SDState HCSC. Dr. Paula Carson, Dr. Alyssa Zweifel, Takara Schomberg, and Dianne Smith share about what inspired them to become certified simulationists and the benefits it has brought them. Even more importantly, they’ll talk about what they did to prepare for certification. (originally aired October 6, 2022)
If you're interested in certification, find out more at Society for Simulation in Healthcare website about CHSE certification: https://www.ssih.org/Credentialing/Ce... or CHSOS certification: https://www.ssih.org/Credentialing/Ce...
Produced by: Takara Schomberg and Dr. Alyssa Zweifel
Edited by: Takara Schomberg
Intro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-p...

Ep 3: Role of Healthcare Simulation Technology Specialists

We are visiting with our healthcare simulation technologists today. We are learning about who they are, their background and what brought them to simulation. (originally aired September 1, 2022)
Produced by: Takara Schomberg, Dr. Alyssa Zweifel, and Allyson Stromer
Edited by: Takara Schomberg
Intro music: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...

Ep 2: Intro to Standards of Best Practice Part 2

Episode 2: Intro to Standards of Best Practice Part 2 We continue our conversation about the new Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice with guests Dr. Alyssa Zweifel, Allyson Stromer, and Takara Schomberg. Hosted by our Master of Sim-eronies, Patrick Verley. (originally aired: August 5, 2022)
Show resources: full information about the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice: https://www.inacsl.org/healthcare-sim...
Produced by: Takara Schomberg, Dr. Alyssa Zweifel, and Allyson Stromer
Edited by: Takara Schomberg
Intro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-p...