Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare (GNSH) 2020

For their contribution to the discipline and forward movement of simulation in a meaningful way through research and program innovation.

Beth Latimer, DNP, GNP-BC, CHSE
NYU Meyers College of Nursing

For her impact in her work to advance INACLS's mission, vision, and values. Latimer inspires, creates and leads a vision for local, regional, national and international environments through her publications and presentations.

ISEP Oversight Committee

Leslie Graham, RN, MN, CNCC, CHSE
Teresa Gore, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, CHSE-A, FAAN
Bette Mariani, PhD, RN, ANEF
Jane Tyerman, RN, MScN, PhD, CCSNE

For their leadership, expertise, and impact through their work overseeing the development of the INACSL Simulation Education Program (ISEP).

Patricia Prieto, MBA, BSN, RN, CHSE
Villanova University Fitzpatrick College of Nursing

For her demonstration to commitment, innovation, creativity and high standards and exceptional contributions to the simulation. She remains positive, resilient, enthusiastic, and committed to excellence.

Margaret Verkuyl, NP:PHC MN
Centennial College

For the outstanding evidence of publication, dissemination, teaching, and innovative contributions to simulation education. Margaret Verkuyl has extensive experience with the development of simulation and the dissemination of all that she has learned and developed, and there is overwhelming evidence of the achievement of positive outcomes through the use of simulation within and academic setting.

Margaret has sustained a record of teaching excellence as a recognized name in Virtual Gaming Simulation (VGS) scholarship. She has over 20 publications related to the science of VGS, has led seven games and accrued over $200,000 in funding for this work. Most notably, her leadership has contributed to institutional branding for her organization, as Centennial College is renowned for innovation related to VGS in Nursing Education.

Dr. Jean-Christophe Servotte, PhD, MSc, CCRN, RN
Center for Medical Simulation of the University of Liège, Belgium

For his contribution to the knowledge of the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation through his research as evidenced by his creation of a virtual reality immersive experience and the testing of this experience on healthcare students. Additionally, Jean-Christophe Severotte’s expertise is sought by policy makers during the pandemic.

Jean-Christophe Servotte is specialized in intensive care and urgent medical aid, teacher and trainer in simulation. He is a scientific coordinator at the Center for Medical Simulation at the University of Liège. His research focuses on debriefing critical clinical situations and the simulation immersion process. He completed his training as a researcher and trainer in simulation with a Fellowship at the Center for Medical Simulation in Boston (Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital).

Raleigh Hotels and Conference Center

The hotels and conference centers agreed to make financial sacrifices to honor the safety and well-being of INACSL members. They allowed INACSL to postpone the on-site conference in Raleigh to 2024 with minimal financial repercussions due to the overwhelming issue of COVID 19.