Galen College of Nursing is proud to announce that its patient simulation program has been endorsed by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) for demonstrated excellence in following the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSOBP).  

The HSSOBP, established by INACSL, establish best practices for the use of simulation-based learning in healthcare education. This endorsement from INACSL recognizes excellence in four of the HSSOBP considered the Cornerstone Standards: Prebriefing, Debriefing, Facilitation, and Professional Integrity. Galen College of Nursing is one of only eight programs nationwide to achieve this endorsement for the 2025-2028 cycle. The endorsement highlights Galen’s high-quality simulation-based  learning experiences and its strong alignment with each of the Cornerstone Standards.

Janeen Berndt, DNP, ACNS-BC, CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, FAADN, Senior Director of Clinical Innovation and Integration at Galen, expressed her gratitude for the honor on behalf of the College. “This endorsement affirms the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Galen College of Nursing. We strive to provide the highest standards of simulation-based learning to ensure that our students are prepared to meet the challenges of healthcare today. We look forward to continuing to advance simulation-based learning experiences to support the success of our students and their readiness to transition to practice.”

Galen will be recognized at the INACSL25 conference in Denver, Colorado, June 19-22, 2025, where an official awards presentation will occur. Galen College of Nursing is excited to be recognized at this gathering of nursing simulation professionals from across the country.