| Summary: | Introduction: Simulation is an active teaching learning method performed in a controlled, protected and safe environment. The study was aimed to assess the the perception of simulation-based learning among Nursing faculties. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted at selected college of nursing, Chennai among 63 nursing faculties selected through purposive sampling technique. Data was collected through Google forms using background variables Proforma and rating scale on perception of simulation-based learning through online mode. Results: Around half of the faculties (44.4%) were aged between 36 to 45 years, Post graduates (55.6%) and 49.2% had more than 10 years of teaching experience. Most of them (86%) had positive perception whereas 14% had neutral perception regarding simulation learning, with the domain wise mean score of Clinical skills & Experience (27.1+9.2), communication and patient safety (21.5+7.4), Curriculum Replacement (11.1+2.5), Confidence and Satisfaction of Students (13.5+3.1). Conclusion: Implementation of SBL in Nursing education has been perceived favorably by a large number of Faculties. Faculty development Programme is needed to strengthen the nursing faculties in implementing simulation in a nursing education curriculum.
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