Innovative nursing simulation provides edge for Charles Sturt students

A first for regional Australia, Charles Sturt is leading the way in sustainable healthcare education with HealthiERSim® – an integrated electronic health records simulation. Developed in-house by nurse researchers, this cutting-edge technology provides students with realistic, risk- free opportunities to build digital literacy and practice clinical documentation without the need for printed materials, or reliance on physical clinical placements.

Rather than mirroring existing clinical systems, HealthiERSim® has been purposefully designed to ensure students are well-prepared for digital practice while engaging with a tool that meets their stage of learning. To date, over 3,000 students have used HealthiERSim®, demonstrating its scalability and contribution to long-term educational sustainability. As part of Charles Sturt’s commitment to innovation and reducing resource use, HealthiERSim® exemplifies how universities can embrace digital transformation to meet environmental, economic, and social sustainability goals while preparing the future health workforce.