VitalSim™ Vital Signs Simulator

“Delivering the latest technology in vital signs simulation”

• Review VitalSim equipment• Review scenario planning worksheet• Review VitalSim scenario builder software• Walk-through building a basic clinical

scenario• Review the instructor’s role in planning,

facilitating, and debriefing simulations.• Participate in hands-on planning,

facilitation, and debriefing of a nursing simulation.

• Using the VitalSim Scenario Builder and a completed Scenario Planning Worksheet:– Open the Scenario Builder– Name and save a scenario– Create frames– Add Actions to Frames– Create Events– Add Events to Frames– Connect Frames– Transfer Scenarios between PC and VitalSim

• Discuss the instructor’s role in planning, facilitating, and debriefing simulations.

• Demonstrate planning, facilitation, and debriefing of a clinical simulation.

LCD Screen

Quick Execution Buttons

Navigation Buttons

OK Button

Clear Button

Alpha-Numeric Buttons

Menu Setup

Scenario button

Back Button

Power On/Off

Remote Control

The main display is divided into five functional areas and a

quick execution area.

Navigate the Remote DisplayUsing left/right or up/down navigation buttons: • Tab between functional display areas • Use up/down buttons to scroll through available settings in each area

• Press to enter sub-menus

• Tab to selection

• Press to activate changes • Press to cancel and return to main display

• Practice….• Set realistic goals• Develop an action plan• Faculty enrichment/Continuing Education/Staff

Development• Budget for formal training

– Time: Hands-on time with Simulator– Financially: Custom training with Simulation

Experts• Networking• Set time lines and realistic goals

IntroductoryCourses

Teaching Scenarios

CustomEducation

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