Author: smcnab1
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How Simulation-Based Learning Can Reduce Stress for Healthcare Students
Healthcare education is undoubtedly one of the most demanding fields of study. With high expectations, intense training, and the weight of future responsibilities, it’s no surprise that healthcare students often experience elevated levels of stress. As these students prepare for careers where quick, accurate decision-making can mean the difference between life and death, the pressure…
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Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Simulation-Based Learning: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Education
Simulation-based learning is an incredibly powerful tool in healthcare education, offering students a realistic, hands-on environment to practice critical skills. However, for neurodivergent students—those with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other neurological variations—traditional simulation scenarios can present unique challenges. To foster an inclusive learning environment, it’s essential to adapt simulation-based healthcare training to meet the diverse…
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Why Immersive Technologies Are Transforming Paramedic Education
In a field like paramedicine, where split-second decisions can be the difference between life and death, education must go beyond theory. Immersive technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and simulation, are transforming paramedic training, offering a dynamic, risk-free way for students to hone their skills in realistic, high-pressure environments. This revolution in…
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Championing Neurodivergence in Healthcare Education: Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
The healthcare sector thrives on diversity – not just in the patient populations we care for but also in the professionals who work within it. As we move forward in creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, it’s essential to acknowledge and address the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent students in healthcare education. Neurodivergence, including conditions…
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Healthcare Simulation
With extensive experience in nursing simulation, major incident response, and military scenarios, I bring a wealth of knowledge to creating realistic and impactful training environments. This page showcases my journey and expertise in healthcare simulation, demonstrating my commitment to excellence in this field. My Journey in Healthcare Simulation From the early stages of my career,…