Our VISION is excellence in simulation education and research through networking.


Our MISSION is connecting nurse educators and allied health partners from across Canada and beyond to share knowledge, resources and expertise in areas of simulation education and research.

Our Core Values

Collaboration

We believe collaboration strengthens our reach and impact.

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Mentorship

We believe mentorship strengthens our membership.

Mentorship

We believe mentorship strengthens our membership.

Innovation

We believe innovation moves the art and science of simulation forward.

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Scholarship

We believe scholarly activities support educators and inspire new research.

Our Leadership

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Mentorship

We believe mentorship strengthens our membership.

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Marian Luctkar-Flude

RN, PhD, CCSNE,
FCNEI Director and Co-President

Dr. Luctkar-Flude (she/her) is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University School of Nursing with over 20 years experience as a nurse educator and over 15 years as a clinical simulation designer, educator and researcher. As a Co-Founder, Director and Co-President of CAN-Sim she oversees issues related to finance, research and communications.

Jane Tyerman

RN, PhD, CCSNE Director
and Co-President

Dr. Jane Tyerman (she/her) is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa School of Nursing with over 20 years experience as a nurse educator and over 15 years as a clinical simulation designer, educator and researcher. As a Co-Founder, Director and Co-President of CAN-Sim she oversees issues related to membership, and education.

Lillian Chumbley

MA,eLearning Specialist Director

Lillian Chumbley (she/her) is an eLearning professional and instructional designer with 20 years in development and management of online learning programs. As a Co-Founder and Director of CAN-Sim she oversees issues related to technology, innovation, AODA and legal.

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Our Strategic Priorities

In alignment with our mission and vision, CAN-Sim has identified the following strategic priorities:

  • To support collaboration between nurse educators in simulation design and integration in the context of nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

  • To enhance expertise in evidence-based simulation teaching and learning through professional development and mentorship.

  • To enhance simulation-based learning through the sharing of scenarios and resources between members.

  • To implement strategies that promote the development, application, and dissemination of simulation research.

  • To support a continuum of research activities to assist and sustain research among nursing and related healthcare educators.

Our History

Founded in 2018, the Canadian Alliance of Nurse Educators using Simulation (CAN-Sim) aims to connect nurse educators and allied health partners from across Canada and internationally to share knowledge, resources and expertise in areas of simulation research and education. This paper will describe the creation, evolution and core values of CAN-Sim.

Our success is founded on a shared vision for improving simulation-based education. CAN-Sim values and promotes collaboration, mentorship, innovation and scholarship as it advances excellence in simulation education and research through networking.

Sharing our experience and processes can encourage nurse educators and allied health partners within other geographical locations to develop their own collaborations or join us in impacting the future of simulation.

Our Endorsements

Can-Sim proudly endorses the following Standards, Guidelines and Competencies.

CASN: Practice Domain for Baccalaureate Nursing Education: Guidelines for Clinical Placements and Simulation

International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards of Best Practice: Simulation

Society for Simulation
in Healthcare: Healthcare Simulation Dictionary

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Join CAN-Sim today!

Join CAN-Sim today!

Becoming a member provides a great opportunity to network and share resources with other nurse educators and allied health professionals using simulation across Canada and internationally.