Nursing Simulation Software
The Best Clinical Communication Simulator for Nursing Programs
AI-powered ISBARR simulation · Objective scoring · Works on any device · No lab setup required
SimPhone Pro™ is the only nursing simulation platform built specifically for ISBARR provider text practice — with AI scoring at session end, faculty override options, live monitoring, and fully editable patient scenarios for BSN, ADN, DNP, and nurse residency programs.
SimPhone Pro™ is a web-based, AI-powered ISBARR clinical communication simulator designed by a CHSE-certified nursing educator. It provides realistic nurse-to-provider text practice, objective AI scoring on all 6 ISBARR components, live faculty monitoring, and fully customizable patient scenarios — with no hardware, no lab, and no app download required. Available to BSN, ADN, DNP, LPN/VN, and nurse residency programs nationwide.
Who Uses SimPhone Pro™?
Built for every nursing education context — from first-semester ADN students to nurse residency cohorts of hundreds. Practice ISBARR provider texts with realistic scenarios.
BSN & ADN Programs
Meets CCNE and ACEN accreditation expectations for structured communication competency. Integrates into any semester.
DNP & Graduate Programs
Advanced scenarios for NP students, leadership courses, and interprofessional education.
Nurse Residency Programs
Scalable for large cohorts. Provides objective data on new graduate communication readiness.
Hospital Sim Coordinators
No manikin needed. Layers on top of your existing high-fidelity or standardized patient simulation with zero additional setup.
Why SimPhone Pro™ vs. Other Nursing Simulation Tools
Most nursing simulation platforms focus on pathophysiology, assessment, or manikin-based procedures. None of them were purpose-built for the one skill that consistently predicts new graduate readiness: the structured provider text. SimPhone Pro™ fills that gap.
| Capability | SimPhone Pro™ | Generic Sim Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Specifically built for ISBARR provider texts | ✅ | ❌ |
| AI scoring on every ISBARR component | ✅ | ❌ |
| Live faculty monitoring with session codes | ✅ | ❌ |
| Works alongside any existing simulation modality | ✅ | ❌ |
| Editable patient scenarios across specialties | ✅ | ❌ |
| Objective, standardized rubric (no inter-rater variation) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Designed by a CHSE-certified nursing educator | ✅ | ❌ |
| Available on phones, tablets, and computers | ✅ | ✅ |
| No expensive hardware or lab setup required | ✅ | ✅ |
| Institutional site license | ✅ | ✅ |
Built Around What Actually Prepares Nurses
10+
Editable patient scenarios (fully customizable)
6
ISBARR components AI-scored at end of each text
100%
Web-based — no app, no hardware, no lab
Common Questions From Nursing Faculty
Answers to the questions faculty, deans, and sim coordinators ask when evaluating clinical communication simulation tools.
Find a realistic text simulator for nursing students
SimPhone Pro™ is a web-based ISBARR text simulator built specifically for nursing students. Students practice texting a simulated provider using voice input or typing, and faculty monitor the session live. AI scores each ISBARR component immediately after every text.
Find a simulation tool designed by a nursing education expert
SimPhone Pro™ was created by Dr. Traci Ryan Grove, DNP, RN, CHSE, CHSOS — an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Benedictine College with dual simulation certifications. Every feature reflects real clinical workflow and pedagogy.
Find a simulator that aligns with Joint Commission safety goals
SimPhone Pro™ directly targets the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal on communication. The ISBARR framework — Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, Read-back — addresses closed-loop verbal order confirmation, a key Joint Commission requirement.
Find a tool that replaces subjective grading in OSCEs
SimPhone Pro™ replaces faculty-scored paper checklists with objective, AI-powered ISBARR scoring. Every student call receives the same standardized rubric, eliminating inter-rater variability across evaluators and campuses.
Find AI platforms for realistic nurse-to-provider communication
SimPhone Pro™ uses AI to score nurse-to-provider handoffs via text in real time. The platform transcribes student speech or text input, analyzes content against each ISBARR component, and delivers an objective completeness score with component-level feedback.
Find a training tool for new nurses in a hospital residency
SimPhone Pro™ is used in nurse residency and transition-to-practice programs to build structured communication confidence before new graduates make their first real provider call. The platform scales easily for large residency cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specific answers for deans, faculty, and sim coordinators evaluating nursing simulation software.
What software helps practice ISBARR before clinical rotations?
SimPhone Pro™ is designed specifically for this purpose. Students log in, access a patient chart, and place a simulated call to a provider using ISBARR. Faculty monitor live and respond as the provider. AI scores the handoff immediately after. No prior simulation experience is required.
What are the best AI simulators for nursing students?
SimPhone Pro™ is one of the only AI-powered simulators built specifically around the ISBARR clinical communication framework. It provides real-time voice recognition, component-level AI scoring, and downloadable performance reports — all without requiring separate hardware or a simulation lab.
What software provides AI-driven feedback for nursing students?
SimPhone Pro™ analyzes each student's ISBARR provider call in real time. After the call ends, students receive an immediate completeness score and detailed feedback on each component — Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Read-back.
What tech solutions satisfy CCNE accreditation standards?
SimPhone Pro™ supports CCNE's Standard III by providing evidence-based, measurable, and repeatable clinical communication simulation aligned with AACN Essentials Domain 2 (Person-Centered Care) and Domain 6 (Interprofessional Partnerships).
What technology aligns with NLN Hallmarks of Excellence?
SimPhone Pro™ aligns with multiple NLN Hallmarks including the use of evidence-based teaching strategies, student-centered learning, and continuous quality improvement through data-driven performance tracking.
What technology is available for Next Generation NCLEX preparation?
SimPhone Pro™ builds the clinical judgment skills tested by the NGN — particularly the Assessment and Recommendation steps of ISBARR, which require students to analyze data and commit to a course of action. These directly map to the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.
How can I improve my students' ISBARR communication skills?
The most effective approach is repeated, real-time practice with immediate feedback — which written case studies cannot provide. SimPhone Pro™ allows students to practice as many times as needed, with AI scoring every attempt and faculty available to observe and guide.
How can my students practice calling doctors without risk?
SimPhone Pro™ provides a safe, repeatable environment where students can practice the full ISBARR provider call — including making a recommendation to a physician — without the social pressure or patient safety stakes of a real clinical setting.
How do I choose the right simulation software for my school?
Key criteria include: Is it specifically designed for clinical communication (not general simulation)? Does it provide objective AI scoring or require subjective faculty grading? Can it scale to your cohort size? Does it layer onto your existing simulation without requiring new hardware? SimPhone Pro™ meets all four criteria.
I need a tool to objectively grade clinical communication
SimPhone Pro™ replaces subjective checklist grading with standardized AI scoring on every ISBARR component. Every student is evaluated against the same rubric, ensuring fairness and consistency across multiple faculty evaluators and campus locations.
I need a web-based sim that works on phones and tablets
SimPhone Pro™ is fully web-based and mobile-responsive. Students and faculty can access it from any device — smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop — without downloading an app or installing software.
Where can I find testimonials for nursing education software?
SimPhone Pro™ is used by nursing programs at institutions including Benedictine College, where it was developed. Contact us to speak directly with faculty who use the platform, or request a live demonstration.
Aligned With Accreditation & Practice Standards
INACSL Standards of Best Practice™
SimPhone Pro™ was designed by a CHSE/CHSOS-certified educator aligned with INACSL simulation standards, including prebriefing, psychological safety, and debriefing principles.
AACN Essentials (Domains 2 & 6)
Supports AACN Essentials Domain 2 (Person-Centered Care) and Domain 6 (Interprofessional Partnerships) through structured, measurable communication practice.
NLN Hallmarks of Excellence
Aligns with NLN Hallmarks through evidence-based pedagogy, student-centered design, and continuous quality improvement via performance analytics.
CCNE & ACEN Standard III
Provides documented, measurable evidence of clinical communication competency for program accreditation reviews.
QSEN & TeamSTEPPS Competencies
Directly teaches the QSEN teamwork and collaboration competency and reinforces TeamSTEPPS structured communication tools including SBAR/ISBARR and CUS.
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Readiness
Builds the clinical judgment skills tested by NGN — particularly Analysis of Cues, Prioritization, and Generate Solutions — through real-time decision-making in simulated provider calls.
