title: Development of human patient simulation programs: achieving big results with a small budget.
abstract: The benefits of simulation in nursing education are well documented. Nursing students learn in a safe environment that enhances critical thinking and collaboration. Barriers to simulation include cost, resources, and fear of technology. This article describes how to design and implement a quality simulation program for less than $20,000.
authors.affiliation: Baker College of Flint, Flushing, MI 48433, USA. Michelle.curtin@baker.edu
authors.forename: Michelle M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Curtin
authors.forename: Michelle Denise
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Dupuis
mesh_terms: D002017:Budgets; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation