Updated October 12/, 2026

As the Global COVID-19 Pandemic continues, resources for nursing and health sciences faculty will be consolidated on this page. Please check back often. If you have suggestions for information to add to this page, please email healthforcemn@winona.edu

HealthForce and MnSHEP Resources

Virtual Simulation Resources

• Laerdal COVID-19 Resource Center
• Free scenarios
• Webinars on how to use the scenarios
• Free virtual COVID-19 case simulation
• PPE training
• Manikin cleaning and hygiene
• Action planning
• Research and links
• Various COVID-19 Simulation Resource Links
• HealthySimulation.com’s Comprehensive List of COVID-19 Medical Simulation Resources.
• SimGHOSTS’ Dedicated Coronavirus Resource Page
• AHRQ: Healthcare Care Simulation to Advance Safety

Simulation Center Resources

• Safety Guidelines for Skills Lab and In-Person Sim Lab during COVID-19: Developed by the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing COVID-19 Task Force.
• Tips for Opening Skills/Simulation Center - Credit: Cate Nicholas, EdD, MS, PA, Director of Simulation Education and Operations, The Clinical Simulation Laboratory at the University of Vermont, Medical Education, Burlington, Vermont
• Note that opening your campus to students may have required campus-specific screening. Please connect with your campus COVID-19 planning lead for information on screening processes.

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