Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Simulation Workshop

Memphis, TN US
April 16, 2026 to April 17, 2026

This two-day, in-person workshop provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of evidence-based healthcare simulation with a focused integration of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Participants will review current simulation standards, ethical principles, and professional resources; examine theoretical frameworks that guide simulation practice; and apply best practices through guided scenario development. The workshop emphasizes practical application, including incorporating AI and VR into simulation design, accessing quality resources, engaging with vendors, and developing and presenting at least one AI-enhanced simulation scenario with feedback.

Speakers: Teresa Gore, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CHSE-A, FSSH, FAAN; Matt NeedlerBA, CHSOS, CHSE, MS Ed; Elizabeth Robison, EdD, RN, MSN, CNE, CHSE-A, FAADN; Tiffany Elliott, PhD(c), RN, MSN, CHSE

Agenda

Day 1

Introduction 8:30 – 9:00 

Session 1: Foundation of Healthcare Simulation (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)  

Review of the Updated Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice 

Discuss the Healthcare Simulationists Code of Ethics 

Examine the ANA Ethical Use of AI 

Professional Organizations 

Explore the Healthcare Simulation Dictionary 

Lunch (Vendor Hall) 

Session 2: Resources for Quality Healthy Simulation Development and Implementation (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) 

How to incorporate AI and VR (Matthew Needler [Nashville] ) 2 hours 

Free Resources Online (30 minutes) 

Vendors (1 hour) 

Day 1 Summary, Q&A, and Evaluation (4:00 – 4:15 PM) 

 

Day 2 

8:30 – 4:15pm 

Introduction and Review of Day 1 (8:30 – 9:00 AM) 

Session 1: Theoretical Frameworks Simulation Practice (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM) (Teresa Gore and Tiffany Elliott) 

Frequently Used Theoretical Frameworks 

Theoretical Frameworks for Technology and AI 

How to incorporate one or more theories into your simulation practice 

Lunch- 11am-12pm 

Session 2: Incorporation of Best Practices and AI into simulation scenario development (12:00 – 4:00 PM) (Liz Robison, Tiffany Elliott, and Teresa Gore) 

Incorporate the Simulation Design Standard in the scenario development 

Include VR platforms into the simulation experience as a pre-assignment, the scenario, or scaffolding approach to the simulation experience 

Build at least one simulation scenario with AI 

Present and receive feedback on simulation scenario 

Wrap Up and Evaluation (4:00 – 4:15 PM)

Target Audience

Nursing faculty, healthcare faculty,  and simulationist

Learning Objectives

  • Develop a foundation for evidence-based simulation practice through Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, Healthcare Simulationists Code of Ethics, Ethical Use of AI, and Healthcare Simulation Dictionary 
  • Identify resources for quality healthcare simulation development and implementation 
  • State theoretical frameworks to guide healthcare simulation practice 
  • Practice the incorporation of best practices and AI into clinical simulation scenario development 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 13.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
01/07/2026
Course expires: 
04/16/2026
Event starts: 
04/16/2026 - 8:30am CDT
Event ends: 
04/17/2026 - 4:15pm CDT
Rating: 
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Link Auditorium
855 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38163
United States

Travel

Please refer to the link below for parking and location of the Link Auditorium in the Link Building.

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The University of TN Health Science Center College of Nursing, Memphis is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Successful Completion of this CME/Nursing Continuing Professional Development Activity:

  • Be in attendance for at least 80% of the program, and

  • Complete and submit the Evaluation

Conflicts of Interest: A Conflict of Interest occurs when an individual has an opportunity to affect educational content about health-care products or services of a commercial interest with which she/he has a financial relationship.

The planners and presenters of this CME/NCPD activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests pertaining to this activity

Commercial Support: No

Noncommercial Sponsor Support: No

Off-label Product Use: This CME/NCPD activity does not include any unannounced information about off-label use of a product for a purpose other than that for which it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

 

 

Available Credit

  • 13.00 ANCC
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