In Situ and Mobile Simulation: Lessons Learned. Authentic and Resource Intensive

In situ simulation refers to a learning activity that takes place in the location or environment where the participants may actually provide patient care. Even as more and more simulation labs, schools, and centers emerge, the need for a mobile simulation plan often arises, including the ability to deliver simulation-based training at a clinical site other than one's home simulation site. This article is not only a review of the current literature, but it also incorporates practical solutions that are based on experiences from hundreds of in situ sessions provided at 11 New York City public hospital locations. This article also provides a list of some benefits and considerations when considering in situ or mobile simulation and some useful learning theories behind in situ training in addition to a checklist based on numerous in situ sessions that facilitators may find useful. (C) 2013 International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.