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Introduction. In the training of nurses, simulation is used more and more often as an educational tool. For that purpose, various means and tools of simulation are employed, starting with simple trainers, which have been in use for quite a long time, through complex in structure and more and more physiologically and informatically advanced high-fidelity simulators placed in a realistic virtual environment to trained people (so called standardised patients). The addressee of the educational actions, assuming an active role, is a student, but it is the teacher with a special training in conducting this type of courses that is the coordinator of such actions. Purpose. Presentation of selected initiatives for the quality of medical simulation in training nurses. Method. Unsystematic review of literature, based on the thematic selection of articles, with a preference for the studies constituting a systematic review of works published in the last 14 years. Results.All the organizations mentioned below support and shape globally the development of medical simulation in the training of nurses. It is worth getting familiar with their mission and standards as they can help to develop medical simulation and educate the students of nursing at the best possible level so as to master not only the basic skills, but also those related to the communication within a team or decision making. Summary. Simulation has existed for centuries, but only recently has it started to have a big impact on healthcare. A need exists for the change in the training of nurses to facilitate the transfer of theoretical knowledge for the student into the clinical context and develop the necessary personal competences, which can be provided for by high-fidelity simulation.

Introduction. Simulation in the education of future nursing staff dates back to 1911. Technological progress over the years has resulted in the situation in which nowadays Medical Simulation Centres use top-class equipment, training is supported by standards, and students master their skills, not only the practical ones, but also those related to team communication or working under time pressure. In addition, virtual simulation is becoming more and more popular, which, in the current times of the coronavirus pandemic, allows for conducting classes. Aim. To present the evolution and the importance of medical simulation in the training of nurses. Method. Non-systematic review of the topic literature; the selection of documents (in Polish and English) for the years 2009-2021 consistent with the aim of the review. Summary. Medical simulation centres are places which not only serve the purpose of developing future medical staff, but also constitute an ideal space for professional development of the already professionally active medical staff.