Backround and Purpose 

The SESAM Nursing Community of Practice is a network for professionals dedicated and with special interest in the field and all aspects of simulation based nursing care and simulation based healthcare. The Nursing CoP provides SESAM members a structured environment to collaborate, research and share with each other different experiencies and knowledge no matter the distance or culture, possibiliting to get mutual support and the opportunity to look beyond our own borders. 

Mission 

In accordance with the aims of SESAM, the mission of Nursing CoP is to create and facilitate a safe and structured environment to support nursing and healthcare simulation, based on collaborative networking within nursing and other interprofessional communities through education, mentoring and research. 

Vision 

To improve patient and professionals safety by leading change and transforming clinical practice, promoting and supporting excellence in the field of nursing and healthcare simulation.

Goals 

1. Increase nursing professionals presence within SESAM from European and International healthcare simulation commumity. 
2. Increase nursing members involvement and activities by facilitating and promoting opportunities for collaboration and networking. 
3. Increase nursing members involvement and connections by facilitating and promoting opportunities for collaboration and networking with others CoP´s members and Committees. 
4. Increase and generate collaboration and networking with external partners to improve and promote healthcare simulation in the field of nursing education and practice. 

Nursing CoP Structure and Governance 

1. Chair: Alan Platt
2. Co-Chair: Rachel Hediger
3. Secretary: Cátia Botelho
4. Project Coordinator: Hanne Selberg
5. EC Liaison: Pedro Cartaxo Cintra

Contact us: nursingcop@sesamsociety.org