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Starting a standardized patient (SP) or human simulation program doesn’t have to break your budget. In this episode of Simulation Nation, we’re breaking down real, proven strategies for creating affordable, sustainable SP programs... even when you have little to no funding.

We talk about:

💸 Creative recruitment — family, friends, volunteers, and retirement communities

🎭 How to tap into theater, pre-med, and other motivated students

🏫 Leveraging federal work-study and existing university internship opportunities

📈 Scaling with advanced students & peer-to-peer training

🤝 Building a community that sustains itself and avoids “glass ceilings”

Whether you’re running a small nursing lab or dreaming of a robust human simulation program, these tips will help you start small, grow smart, and get buy-in without big dollars.

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