Spark - Day of Scholarship: Early Introduction of Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing: How to Improve the First Year Nursing Experience
 

Department

Nursing

Location

Bethel University

Document Type

Poster

Start Date

2-26-2025

End Date

2-26-2025

Abstract

In spring 2023, nursing faculty introduced a simulation experience in the sophomore Health Assessment course. This initiative aimed to enhance student learning outcomes and reduce anxiety related to clinical practice, based on current research which indicates early introduction to simulation has a positive impact on student anxiety in the clinical setting. The simulation served as a summative assessment, integrating key competencies such as patient data collection, therapeutic communication, vital signs assessment, and respiratory evaluation. Initial evaluation efforts are ongoing, with data collection extending into 2024 after adding a documentation element. Data from the 2023 pilot suggests that the simulation significantly improved their learning and decreased anxiety. These findings indicate that simulation-based learning may effectively support the transition from theoretical knowledge to clinical application, building student confidence and competence.

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Early Introduction of Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing: How to Improve the First Year Nursing Experience

Bethel University

In spring 2023, nursing faculty introduced a simulation experience in the sophomore Health Assessment course. This initiative aimed to enhance student learning outcomes and reduce anxiety related to clinical practice, based on current research which indicates early introduction to simulation has a positive impact on student anxiety in the clinical setting. The simulation served as a summative assessment, integrating key competencies such as patient data collection, therapeutic communication, vital signs assessment, and respiratory evaluation. Initial evaluation efforts are ongoing, with data collection extending into 2024 after adding a documentation element. Data from the 2023 pilot suggests that the simulation significantly improved their learning and decreased anxiety. These findings indicate that simulation-based learning may effectively support the transition from theoretical knowledge to clinical application, building student confidence and competence.

 

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