Authored by expert simulation researchers, educators, nurse practitioner faculty, and clinicians, <B><I>A Practical Guide for Nurse Practitioner Faculty Using Simulation in Competency-Based Education</I></B> looks at topics related to simulation design, development, and implementation for nurse practitioner and other graduate-level nursing programs.  <BR/> <BR/> The new educational requirements based on the AACN <I>Essentials</I> and move to competency-based outcomes require nursing graduates to provide documented skill competencies to care for all types of patients in all types of diverse healthcare settings. Whether a graduate is working in acute care, primary care, or within the community, clinical simulations serve as a vital approach to creating student-centered, experiential learning that engages and prepares the graduate for real-world practice. <BR/> <BR/> Once the exception, clinical simulations are becoming more commonplace in