Liliana Mota; Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Oliveira de Azeméis, PortugalAna Salomé Jesus; Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Oliveira de Azeméis, PortugalCatarina Teixeira; Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Oliveira de Azeméis, PortugalDébora Cabral; Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Oliveira de Azeméis, PortugalMárcia Daniela Trindade; Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal2022-02-072022-02-07http://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/7061Introduction: Simulation allows students, through the creation of hypothetical scenarios, to develop skills, making them more active in the decision-making process in relation to nursing care. Objetive: To evaluate the effectiveness of simulated practices in the learning of undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study in which 233 students participated, of which 164 are from the nursing undergraduate course and 69 are from postgraduate education. As a method of data collection, an inventory called “The Simulation Learning Effectiveness Inventory” was used, after translate to Portuguese language. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS® version 23. Results: Study participants had a higher average response in all variables evaluated: course, resource, debriefing, clinical skills, confidence, problem solving, collaboration, preparation and result. Conclusion: Simulation proves to be an effective teaching methodology in undergraduate and postgraduate nursing courses.2022-02-07