Top 5 Blog Posts of 2025

Looking back at the past year, we revisited the conversations, insights, and innovations that resonated most with our readers.  From faculty development to data-driven training improvements, this year’s top posts highlight the tools, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of simulation-based education.

Here are the five standout articles our readers found most valuable over the past year.

#1  10 Tips for Establishing Effective Healthcare Simulation Labs 

Posted: March 6, 2025
Getting the most out of your sim labs can be challenging. This post explored some top tips on making your simulations the best they can be.
🔗 https://ems-works.com/blog/content/10-tips-for-establishing-effective-healthcare-simulation-labs/

#2  Patient Safety in 2030: Where Healthcare Simulation is Headed

Posted: June 18, 2025
This post took a look at the future trajectory of healthcare simulation and its game-changing potential for patient safety in the years to come.
🔗 https://ems-works.com/blog/content/patient-safety-in-2030-where-healthcare-simulation-is-headed/

#3  How Simulation Helps New Graduate Nurses Build Competency

Posted: June 14, 2025
Transitioning from nursing school to clinical practice is one of the most challenging phases in a nurse’s career. For new graduate nurses (NGNs), simulation-based learning can be a major factor in whether they thrive in their first year in practice.
🔗 https://ems-works.com/blog/content/how-simulation-helps-new-graduate-nurses-build-competency/

#4  Driving Sustainability in Healthcare Simulation: Challenges, Solutions, and the Role of Technology

Posted: August 5, 2025
This post delved into the challenges surrounding sustainability in healthcare simulation, innovative solutions being implemented, and the critical role tech plays in transforming the field for a greener future.
🔗 https://ems-works.com/blog/content/driving-sustainability-in-healthcare-simulation-challenges-solutions-and-the-role-of-technology/

#5  Promoting Psychological Safety in Healthcare Simulation

Posted: April 24, 2025
Learn techniques on how to create environments that not only meet training objectives but also enhance professional and clinical outcomes through safe and healthy instructional surroundings.
🔗 https://ems-works.com/blog/content/promoting-psychological-safety-in-healthcare-simulation/

BONUS POST!   Using Simulation Analytics to Track Competency and Drive Curriculum Changes

Posted: August 21, 2025
We couldn’t stop ourselves at just five! Learn how simulation educators can unlock the power of simulation analytics to move from intuition-driven teaching to evidence-based instruction.
🔗 https://ems-works.com/blog/content/using-simulation-analytics-to-track-competency-and-drive-curriculum-changes/