CHSE Study Guide 2026

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CHSE exam key facts

The CHSE examination has 115 questions. Source
The CHSE exam lasts a maximum of two hours unless an extension has been requested and approved. Source
A scaled score of 700 is required to pass the CHSE exam. Source
CHSE candidates may take the exam once every 90 days and no more than four times in a calendar year. Source
The CHSE credential is valid for three years. Source

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📋 CHSE Exam Format at a Glance

115

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

70.00%

Passing Score

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📚 CHSE Topics to Study (45)

Debriefing and Evaluation · 9 cards Simulation Design and Development · 9 cards Simulation Leadership and Management · 9 cards Simulation Operations · 9 cards Assessment and Evaluation Methods · 7 cards Assessment and Evaluation Methods · 7 cards Debriefing and Evaluation · 7 cards Debriefing and Evaluation · 7 cards Debriefing and Evaluation · 7 cards Debriefing and Evaluation · 7 cards Debriefing and Facilitation · 7 cards Debriefing and Facilitation · 7 cards Educational Principles and Design · 7 cards Educational Principles in Simulation · 7 cards Educational Principles in Simulation · 7 cards Educational Principles in Simulation · 7 cards Educational Principles in Simulation · 7 cards Healthcare and Simulation Knowledge · 7 cards Managing Resources and Environments · 7 cards Managing Resources and Environments · 7 cards Managing Resources and Environments · 7 cards Managing Resources and Environments · 7 cards Patient Safety and Human Factors in Simulation · 7 cards Patient Safety and Human Factors in Simulation · 7 cards Patient Safety and Human Factors in Simulation · 7 cards Professional Values and Capabilities · 7 cards Simulation Design and Development · 7 cards Simulation Leadership and Management · 7 cards Simulation Leadership and Management · 7 cards Debriefing and Assessment Methods · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample CHSE Questions & Answers

1. A CHSE educator is designing a simulation for novice nursing students. According to the NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory, which element is considered the central component?

✓ Simulation design

In the NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory, simulation design is the central component that drives the learning experience.

2. According to SSH best practice guidelines, who should be involved in the development of a simulation program's strategic plan?

✓ A broad group of stakeholders including faculty, administration, and learners

Inclusive stakeholder involvement ensures the strategic plan reflects institutional priorities and gains broader organizational buy-in.

3. Which scheduling approach best supports equitable access to simulation resources across multiple departments?

✓ A needs-based scheduling policy with protected time slots for each department

Needs-based scheduling with protected time ensures all departments receive fair access aligned with their educational requirements.

4. When a simulation center faces budget constraints, which strategy best preserves educational quality while reducing costs?

✓ Prioritizing scenarios with the highest learning impact and seeking low-cost or no-cost alternatives for lower-priority activities

Prioritizing high-impact activities and finding cost-effective alternatives maintains educational quality under budget constraints.

5. When managing a simulation center with multiple simultaneous rooms in use, which staffing model is MOST effective?

✓ A team model with designated roles including operators, facilitators, and confederates as needed

Defined team roles ensure each aspect of the simulation environment is managed competently during concurrent sessions.

6. A team gradually accepts skipping the time-out because nothing bad has happened. What is this phenomenon called?

✓ Normalization of deviance

Normalization of deviance happens when unsafe shortcuts become accepted practice because they haven't caused visible harm yet.

🎯 Free CHSE Practice Tests

Simulation Operations · 9 questions Simulation Design and Development · 9 questions Simulation Leadership and Management · 9 questions Debriefing and Evaluation · 9 questions Simulation Design and Development · 7 questions Debriefing and Evaluation · 7 questions Assessment and Evaluation Methods · 7 questions Debriefing and Facilitation · 7 questions Healthcare and Simulation Knowledge · 7 questions Professional Values and Capabilities · 7 questions

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