Download or read book Utilizing Early Simulation to Increase Clinical Confidence in Novice Nursing Students written by Dana Robinson Martin and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this project was to determine if early simulation would increase the clinical confidence of novice nursing students. A convenience sample of 20 junior nursing students in their first semester of a baccalaureate nursing program within a small, rural university participated in the project prior to their first clinical experience. The students were administered the Confidence Scale as a pre-test prior to the early simulation experience which consisted of a scenario comparable to what the students would experience in the clinical setting. After the simulation, the primary investigator facilitated a debriefing exercise and then administered the Confidence Scale again as a post-test, as well as the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Instrument to determine confidence levels after the simulation. A paired samples t test was performed to evaluate the change in confidence levels after the early simulation intervention. The results indicated that there was a statistically significant improvement in confidence scores after the simulation for each of the five questions on the Confidence Scale. The Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning instrument results also demonstrated high levels of satisfaction and confidence after the early simulation experience. Linear regression was implemented to determine relationships between the demographic information and the changes in the pre-test and post-test confidence levels. A statistically significant relationship was found between the Confidence Scale question related to confidence in portraying competence in front of an observer and employment as a home health CNA. Another statistically significant relationship was found between the Confidence Scale question related to confidence in task performance and employment as a long term care CNA.

Download or read book The Effect of High fidelity Human Patient Simulation on Stress Levels of Associate Degree Novice Nursing Students written by Sallie Beth Todd and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nursing students have identified the clinical learning environment as one of the most stress producing components of their nursing education. Past research has shown high levels of stress can lead to decreased learning, affect clinical performance, increase clinical errors, and threaten physical or psychiatric wellbeing. The primary responsibilities of nurse educators are to help students effectively cope with their initial stress and facilitate student learning by applying the knowledge they gain in the classroom to the clinical environment. To allow students the opportunity to integrate theory into practice, the use of high-fidelity human patient simulation is becoming more widely accepted in nursing education as an instructional methodology. This study demonstrated a relationship between the use of high-fidelity human patient simulation and the reduction of stress levels in novice nursing students that has not been previously reported in the literature. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of high-fidelity human patient simulation on the stress levels of associate degree novice nursing students prior to their first clinical experience. Fifty-five associate degree nursing students from one technical college tested the hypothesis that novice nursing students who receive practice on a high-fidelity simulator prior to their first clinical day will experience less stress and increased client system stability than those novice student nurses who do not. This study used a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest comparison group research design to examine self-reported stress levels on the Student Stress and Coping Inventory Clinical Experiences subscale (SSCI). Control group participants attended two clinical days in a skilled nursing facility on a long-term care unit. Intervention group participants attended a simulated clinical experience with a high-fidelity human patient simulator followed by a clinical day at the same skilled nursing facility as the control participants. The Betty Neuman Systems Model was used to investigate whether a simulated first day clinical experience will perform as a primary prevention as intervention method on system stability to reduce stressor reaction and protect the flexible line of defense for associate degree novice nursing students. Study results confirmed the hypothesis and revealed that intervention participants who did not report any experience in healthcare and participants who reported no employment in healthcare identified significantly lower levels of stress on their SSCI posttests compared to control group participants whose posttest stress scores increased. Preparation using a simulated first day clinical experience with a high-fidelity mannequin demonstrated to be a primary prevention as intervention method and increased novice nursing student system stability. Research findings confirmed a significant difference in overall mean stress scores between the intervention and control group participants who did not report any experience in healthcare and those who were not employed in healthcare. Control group participants reported higher stress scores following their initial clinical experience whereas intervention participants reported a decrease in stress following a simulated first day clinical experience and their first clinical day.

Download or read book Health Professionals for a New Century written by and published by Harvard School of Public Health, Frangois-Xavier Bagnoud Cen. This book was released on 2011 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred years ago a series of seminal documents, starting with the Flexner Report of 1910, sparked an enormous burst of energy to harness the power of science to transform higher education in health. Professional education, however, has not been able to keep pace with the challenges of the 21st century. A new generation of reforms is needed to meet the demands of health systems in an interdependent world. The report of the Commission on the Education of Health Professionals for the 21st Century, a global independent initiative consisting of 20 leaders from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and institutional affiliations, articulates a fresh vision and recommends renewed actions. Building on a rich legacy of educational reforms during the past century, the Commission's findings and recommendations adopt a global and multi-professional perspective using a systems approach to analyze education and health, with a focus on institutional and instructional reforms.

Download or read book Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators Second Edition written by Suzanne Campbell and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Download or read book Simulation in Orientation written by Haley Wilmoth and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Essentials of Clinical Reasoning for Nurses written by RuthAnne Kuiper and published by SIGMA Theta Tau International. This book was released on 2017 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Simulation in Nursing Education written by Pamela Jeffries and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simulation represents an increasingly effective strategy for addressing the growing lack of clinical placements for today’s nursing students, offering evidence-based, experiential learning opportunities that foster critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Simulation in Nursing Education: From Conceptualization to Evaluation, Third Editionprovides both a foundation for the novice and advanced strategies for the seasoned simulation educator, empowering nursing educators to make informed decisions and ensure success in their simulation programs. Structured around the NLN Jeffries Theory (2015), this updated edition highlights current best practices in simulation design and development, teaching and learning practices, implementation processes and associated learning outcomes. Seven new chapters reflect recent advances and emerging concepts across the full spectrum of simulation strategies, including pre-briefing of simulations, creating simulation cases for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCES) for graduate nursing programs and the use of virtual simulations and gaming to engage students. “As teachers and learners move away from content-laden curricula to curricula that emphasize experiential learning, it is critical that nurse educators have the requisite knowledge and skills to use simulation to its full potential.” -Susan Gross Forneris, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, FAAN Director, NLN Center for Innovation in Education Excellence “In Clinical Simulations in Nursing Education, 3rd Edition, Dr. Jeffries continues to highlight best practices in simulation pedagogy...This edition explores how educators and researchers are joining forces to develop more rigorous research studies, testing simulation outcomes across the continuum of education and practice at all levels.” -Susan Gross Forneris, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, FAAN Director, NLN Center for Innovation in Education Excellence

Download or read book Simulation in Healthcare Education written by Ivette Motola and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education written by Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designated a Doody's Core Title and Essential Purchase! "Without question, this book should be on every nurse educator's bookshelf, or at least available through the library or nursing program office. Certainly, all graduate students studying to be nurse educators should have a copy." --Nursing Education Perspectives "This [third edition] is an invaluable resource for theoretical and practical application of evaluation and testing of clinical nursing students. Graduate students and veteran nurses preparing for their roles as nurse educators will want to add this book to their library." Score: 93, 4 stars --Doody's "This 3rd edition. . . .has again given us philosophical, theoretical and social/ethical frameworks for understanding assessment and measurement, as well as fundamental knowledge to develop evaluation tools for individual students and academic programs." -Nancy F. Langston, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean and Professor Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing All teachers need to assess learning. But often, teachers are not well prepared to carry out the tasks related to evaluation and testing. This third edition of Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education serves as an authoritative resource for teachers in nursing education programs and health care agencies. Graduate students preparing for their roles as nurse educators will also want to add this book to their collection. As an inspiring, award-winning title, this book presents a comprehensive list of all the tools required to measure students' classroom and clinical performance. The newly revised edition sets forth expanded coverage on essential concepts of evaluation, measurement, and testing in nursing education; quality standards of effective measurement instruments; how to write all types of test items and establish clinical performance parameters and benchmarks; and how to evaluate critical thinking in written assignments and clinical performance. Special features: The steps involved in test construction, with guidelines on how to develop test length, test difficulty, item formats, and scoring procedures Guidelines for assembling and administering a test, including design rules and suggestions for reproducing the test Strategies for writing multiple-choice and multiple-response items How to develop test items that prepare students for licensure and certification examinations Like its popular predecessors, this text offers a seamless blending of theoretical and practical insight on evaluation and testing in nursing education, thus serving as an invaluable resource for both educators and students.

Download or read book Clinical Education for the Health Professions written by Debra Nestel and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 1757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book compiles state-of-the art and science of health professions education into an international resource showcasing expertise in many and varied topics. It aligns profession-specific contributions with inter-professional offerings, and prompts readers to think deeply about their educational practices. The book explores the contemporary context of health professions education, its philosophical and theoretical underpinnings, whole of curriculum considerations, and its support of learning in clinical settings. In specific topics, it offers approaches to assessment, evidence-based educational methods, governance, quality improvement, scholarship and leadership in health professions education, and some forecasting of trends and practices. This book is an invaluable resource for students, educators, academics and anyone interested in health professions education.

Download or read book Simulation as an Intervention to Facilitate Improved Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Students written by Janelle A. Guentter and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Healthcare is a dynamic entity that requires highly skilled professionals capable of treating patients with ever changing acuity and varying needs. Nurses are the cornerstone of this care environment and have the ability to impact care outcomes. Experience and knowledge have been shown to have a significant impact on a nurse's ability to recognize, and react appropriately, in response to changes in patient condition. Failure to appropriately recognize and react to these changes in a timely manner is known as failure to rescue and is a significant issue, contributing to increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Preparing nurses to effectively reason and react to changes in patient conditions begins in the pre-licensure education setting as an integral part of the framework of nursing knowledge. The literature demonstrates a positive correlation between the use of high fidelity simulation and improved clinical reasoning in novice and student nurses. Benchmarks established as a result of these exercises indicate performance improvement in these populations. An evidence-based change project was implemented at a prelicensure baccalaureate nursing program to facilitate similar internal benchmarks with regard to improved clinical reasoning in participants. Simulations were presented in a repeating format and measurement data were collected to measure reasoning skills. Outcomes showed a positive correlation between high fidelity simulation and increased knowledge facilitating improvements in clinical reasoning, resulting in timely recognition and reaction to changes is patient condition. Future implications include the adoption of effective methodologies such as this across nursing curricula to facilitate improved reasoning, and ultimately, patient outcomes. Keywords: simulation, high fidelity, nursing students, knowledge, failure to rescue" -- Abstract.

Download or read book Using Simulation to Reduce Anxiety Among New Nurses Regarding Provider Communication written by Jennings Smith and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "During nursing education programs, student nurses have very few, if any, opportunities to practice communication skills or observe protocols when contacting a healthcare provider. This suggests that a large number of new nurses struggles with effectively and safely collaborating with healthcare providers, which has resulted in a substantial and dangerous problem that persists throughout the U.S. This evidence-based research project explores the possibility that when communicating with healthcare providers, the use of training simulations is an effective method of increasing confidence and reducing anxiety when contacting a healthcare provider. The setting for this project was a state-of-the-art simulation center at a large university located in the midwestern U.S. Participants included 76 nursing students who were enrolled in the final semester of their nursing education program. Before the simulation, students were assigned to pairs. They received instructions about the simulation and completed a pre-test consisting of five items that featured a five-point Likert-type response scale. The scenario for the simulation exercise consisted of a medical-surgical biomechanical simulation "patient" who was experiencing shortness of breath or hypotension. The healthcare provider was behind one-way glass and responded to participants based on the information they provided and questions they asked. The participation exercise required approximately 6 to 8 minutes to complete. Immediately after completing the simulation exercise, participants reported to a different classroom where they completed a post-test and were debriefed by the course instructor. Four t-tests were conducted to determine whether statistically significant differences existed in pre-intervention scores and post-intervention scores. The results indicated statistically significant increases in confidence (p = .000), helpfulness (p = .000), and preparedness (p = .000) as well as a statistically significant decrease in anxiety (p = .000). These results suggest that the simulations were helpful, increased confidence, increased preparedness, and decreased anxiety among participants. Key words: nursing simulation, nurse-provider communication" -- Abstract

Download or read book Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education written by Randy M. Gordon, DNP, FNP-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-04-28 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn best practices for successfully integrating virtual simulation into nursing curriculum Written for students in nurse educator programs, nursing faculty, and other health care educators, Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education unpacks the necessary tools for successful integration of technology into nursing programs. The benefits of virtual simulation in nursing education are innumerable: less expensive, easier to access, and location independent compared with nondigital simulations. Yet the evolving nature of both curricula and technology complicates the implementation of a coherent integration plan. Success requires a coordinated impetus from faculty, administrators, and students to enrich a technologically enhanced learning landscape. With a practical, how-to focus, this book describes the unique dynamics and demands of using virtual simulation as a core teaching method and focuses on the best practices for integrating this technology into the nursing curriculum. The first text to detail systematic strategies for faculty, students, and administrators, Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education examines the most effective teaching methods and activities, discusses challenges and pitfalls to integrating virtual simulation into a curriculum, and examines how learning outcomes are met. With an eye toward motivating students to embrace technology throughout their careers, content illustrates how students can leverage technologies to maximize learning and support practice. Replete with savvy tips from virtual simulation experts, chapters include exemplars that present the models in real-life scenarios, and clinical reasoning questions to reinforce learning. Key Features: Accompanied by an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides Teaches students of nurse educator programs, nurse educators, and administrators how to successfully use virtual simulation Provides useful tools, best practices, and savvy strategies for integrating technology into the curriculum Includes examples and clinical reasoning questions to reinforce content Demonstrates how students can maximize learning and support practice with virtual simulation technology Provides a firm foundation for students to embrace technology throughout their careers

Download or read book Reduce Failure to Rescue and Increase Competence and Confidence in Novice Nurses Through Simulation written by Lisa Knudsen and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Failure to rescue (FTR) a patient from clinical deterioration is a multi-faceted issue that has dire consequences on patients and their families. Novice nurses placed in intense situations without prior experience can negatively affect patient outcomes. Novice nurses themselves question their abilities and feel unprepared. Medium-fidelity simulation of patient decline during nursing orientation provides a safe venue for novice nurses to practice their assessment and intervention skills related to FTR. Implementation of this evidence-based practice change exposed 11 newly-licensed nurses to an FTR simulation where nurses were required to discern the patient problem and intervene appropriately. Pre- and post- self-assessments of confidence and competence demonstrated a 22.5% increase in global mean scores post-intervention (p = 0.001). The highest improvement post-implementation related to self-assessment of ability to recognize signs and symptoms of clinical change, with a 25% increase in mean scores (p = 0.001). Implications for nursing practice include utilization of simulation for other skill related gaps in both novice and experienced practitioners. Key words: novice nurse; newly licensed nurse; clinical deterioration; failure to rescue; simulation; transition to practice; critical thinking " -- Abstract

Download or read book Clinical Simulations for Nursing Education written by Patricia M. Dillon and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build Clinical Confidence! 51 structured case studies simulate the wide range of patient care challenges you’ll encounter in practice. These scenarios help you develop the critical assessment, clinical reasoning, and nursing skills you need to deliver safe and competent care to your patients—in a controlled, risk-free environment. Each realistic, patient-care simulation focuses on a defined clinical domain, critical knowledge and skills, levels of competency, evidenced-based practice guidelines, National Patient Safety Goals, and research-based design characteristics. You can record your reflections at the end of each simulation to enhance self-awareness and develop insights into the patient care delivery process.

Download or read book Embracing Planned Change Through the Utilization of High Fidelity Human Patient Simulation to Enhance Clinical Nursing Practice written by Emily J. Bingley and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The current health care environment is complex, which creates many challenges for the development and maintenance of confidence and competence in registered nurses due to evolving changes in practice. Simulation is not a new concept. However, utilizing simulation in the healthcare environment as a strategy to enhance knowledge and improve nursing practice involves a drastic change to the traditional approach to new-hire orientation as well as the ongoing assessment of clinical skills. The incorporation of High Fidelity Human Patient Simulation (HFHPS) is a strategy that may improve registered nurses' clinical reasoning, and improve clinical competence and confidence."--Abstract.

Download or read book Clinical Simulations for the Advanced Practice Nurse written by Celeste M. Alfes, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides high-quality, comprehensive simulation scenarios for APRNs This invaluable resource is the first simulation guide designed specifically to support the training and evaluation of advanced practice nursing students, novice nurse practitioners, and advanced practice nurses transitioning to new fields. This book provides a method and foundation to transform graduate nursing education to competency-based clinical evaluation, empowering programs with standardized templates and interprofessional education options for each scenario to advance graduate simulation education and research. This comprehensive guide delivers more than 50 comprehensive simulation scenarios, written by experienced APRNs, faculty, and simulation specialists. Scenarios are arranged by APRN specialty with applications for students, faculty, standardized patients, staff development, and simulation staff who prepare the advanced practice nurse and their interprofessional team for clinical practice. Not only is this text easy for faculty to use and implement, it also includes several levels of application and offers strategies for adapting scenarios to an interprofessional setting. Each simulation is structured into a consistent template for ease of use, which includes a description, objectives, equipment needed, pre-briefing, debriefing, and interprofessional considerations. Additionally, each scenario includes a one-page download designed for the Simulation Team focusing on “what happens” in a particular scenario. These comprehensive simulations encompass a wide variety of physical health and mental health scenarios across the lifespan as well as telehealth, critical care transport, and retail scenarios. Three detailed sections dedicated to APRN students, faculty, and simulation staff provide timely topics and sound advice from recent graduates, faculty experts, and leaders in the simulation field. The section for students provides anticipatory guidance for novice practitioners on how best to prepare for formative and summative evaluations, standardized patient patientinteractions, high-stakes simulation testing, and interprofessional experiences. The section for faculty provides practical information on how to design engaging simulation experiences for the APRN, and suggestions on mapping the various modes of simulation experiences to various levels and competencies. A detailed section directed to the simulations team covers operations and management of the environment, personnel, equipment, and resources. Key Features: Provides 10 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) standard scenarios for general advanced practice assessment Contains more than 50 comprehensive simulation scenarios, arranged by APRN specialty for formative, summative, and high-stakes testing and competency evaluations Consistent with INACSL and SSH Simulation Standards of Best Practice and NLN Simulation Theory by Pamela Jeffries Maps simulation experiences to APRN learner levels and AACN competencies Includes separate sections tailored towards APRN students, APRN faculty and staff development, and the simulation operational team Delineates and provides hyperlinks for suggested learner preparation and the most up-to-date references to support each scenario