Gaining Momentum Through Collaboration: Results of a Canadian Nursing Simulation Research Think Tank

A national think tank was convened to discuss themes, gaps and trends in nursing simulation research. A secondary objective of the think tank or 'thought incubator' was to explore areas of potential collaboration nationally. The PICK method was used to brainstorm during the three-phased meeting. All five researchers worked together to identify gaps in nursing simulation research that included faculty development strategies, psychological fidelity and virtual simulation. Opportunities for collaboration included: interprofessional simulation, multi-site studies and systematic reviews.