Enhancing Disaster Management Preparedness Through Simulation
Kelly Russin,
Hannah Mottel
Abstract:Disaster management can be difficult to teach in the classroom, yet nurses must be prepared to respond to emergency situations and feel confident doing so. Educators developed a simulated learning activity—a mock disaster drill using live volunteers as patients and emergency medical technicians—to improve disaster management preparedness, confidence, and interdisciplinary teamwork among nursing students. This article details their strategy and experience with this project.
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