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SSH President's July Message: SSH is on the MOVE!
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year, and submissions for IMSH 2026 have just closed! We’re thrilled to report a record number of submissions and are looking forward to another exceptional conference this January.
That's just one of many incredible happenings with SSH, and I want to make sure you're aware of them all:
THE PULSE - Mid-Year Update From SSH Executive Director Jennifer Manos
As we head into the second half of 2025, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for the momentum building across the SSH community.
THE PULSE: New SSH Accreditation Focus: Human Simulation
Since its inception, more than 290 programs worldwide have earned the distinction of SSH Accreditation, making SSH the world’s largest healthcare simulation accrediting body.
Evaluating Initial Validity of a New Augmented Reality Simulator for Pediatric Laparoscopic Training
Authors
Isra K. Elsaadany, BS1, Hang-Ling Wu, BS2, Jessica M. Gonzalez-Vargas, PhD3, Jason Z. Moore, PhD2, Scarlett R. Miller, PhD1,3
1Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Penn State, University Park, PA
2Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Penn State, University Park, PA
3School of Engineering Design and Innovation, Penn State, University Park, PA
Enhancing Critical Care Outcomes Through TeleCritical Care Simulation Training
Authors
Katy Howarth, BSN, RN1, Marco Castelo, MSN, RN2, Sumit Singh, MD3
1National TeleCritical Care Program, Veterans Health Administration, Minneapolis, MN
Challenges and Lessons Learned from Implementing VR Into the Nursing Curriculum
Authors
Stephanie Justice, DNP, RN, CHSE1
1Center for Healthcare Innovation and Leadership, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio
Conflict of Interest Statement
This session has been partially funded by The Ohio State University's College of Nursing Reimagining Nursing grant from the American Nurses Foundation.
The Impact of Augmented Reality and Simulation-Based Training in Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Training
Authors
Isra K. Elsaadany, BS1, Hang-Ling Wu, BS2, Jessica M. Gonzalez-Vargas, PhD3, Jason Z. Moore, PhD2, Scarlett R. Miller, PhD1,3
1Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Penn State, University Park, PA
2Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Penn State, University Park, PA
3School of Engineering Design and Innovation, Penn State, University Park, PA
The Use of Virtual Reality in Teaching Diagnostic Reasoning to Advance Practice Registered Nurse Students
Authors
Stephanie Justice, DNP, RN, CHSE1
1Center for Healthcare Innovation and Leadership, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio
Conflict of Interest Statement
The author has no conflicts to disclose.