High-Definition Simulation for Nursing Education

For the past decade, high-definition simulation has been used successfully in training programs for nurses and physicians. Recent literature describes simulation as an excellent alternative for highly complex patients or technically challenging procedures. Nephrology has both! Explore the use of this interesting technology as it pertains to dialysis programs to bridge gaps in knowledge and experiences and provide a comfortable environment for nurses to train and improve their skills while serving to meet patient safety concerns.

Contact hours available until 4/24/2015

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Committee: Kristin Larson – Consultant, Nephrology Clinical Solutions; Employee, Affymax; Other financial support, Kristin M. Larson, RN, MSN, LLC; Sandy Bodin – Employee, Affymax; Dawn Koonkongsatian – Employee, Fresenius Medical Care; Elizabeth St. John - Employee, Fresenius Medical Care

Presenter(s) have no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declare.

Non-Endorsement of Products:
Accreditation of activities for contact hours does not imply approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content by ANNA or the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Objectives:
• Discuss the history of simulation in education.
• Identify potential pitfalls and solutions when using simulation.
• Develop an education program for nurses using simulation scenarios.