- Beth F Hallmark: College of Health Sciences, Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212, USA. Electronic address: beth.hallmark@belmont.edu.
Over the past 10 years, education in nursing has changed and simulation is a new teaching technology being used. Unfortunately, lack of training of how to use simulation in education can translate into poor educational pedagogy. This article introduces the importance of training educators and clinicians to use simulation technology according to defined standards and recommendations. A literature search revealed a dearth of research related to faculty training. Described are some programs in place across the United States that have been developed to facilitate education of faculty in use of simulation technology and methodology.