About INACSL

With over 2,300 members worldwide, the International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning (INACSL) is an association dedicated to advancing the science of healthcare simulation.

Mission, Vision and Core Values

Vision

Simulation and innovation transform lives.

Mission

To be the global leader in the art and science of healthcare simulation through excellence in nursing education, practice, and research.

Core Values

• DISCOVERY: Creating, uncovering, and developing to build capacity and influence.
• DIVERSITY: Strength grows from accepting the voices of all and extending equitable opportunities to others.
• COLLABORATION: Working inclusively propels success. 

Our History 

In 1976, a group of nursing educators from around the U.S. got together at the Health Education Media Association (HEMA) conference in New Orleans and began a dialogue. Among that first group of what would one day grow to become INACSL was Charlene Clark, Kathleen Mikan, Kay Hodson-Carlton, and Joanne Crow.

After the initial meeting, interested persons met at the Biennial North American Learning Resource Centers (LRC) Conference and the National Conference on Nursing Skills Lab on an annual basis. In 1999, a group informally began discussing the need to network throughout the year rather than limiting networking to conference gatherings. Interested leaders met again in 2001 and decided to create a formal organization. In April of 2002, the organization was named the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and in January 2003, INACSL was incorporated in the state of Texas.

Bylaws and Policies

• Bylaws last amended by membership vote November 2022
• Duties of Directors last updated August 2021
• Duties and Responsibilities of Standing Committees last updated November 2022
• Dissemination of Work and Authorship Policy last updated October 2021
• Endorsement Policy and Procedure last updated October 2021

2022-2025 Strategic Plan

INACSL’s 2022-2025 strategic plan is organized into four goals. Click here to download our most recent Strategic Plan project map.

2020-2023 Research Priorities

INACSL values efforts towards the scholarship of discovery in the following areas. Specific target outcomes are provided to fill gaps in extant research.