Overcoming Resistance: Implementation of 100% Simulation for First Semester Nursing Students

Abstract

Clinical learning in the first semester of nursing school is often challenging and difficult for students to assimilate multiple subjects while applying clinical skills. One college of nursing created a first semester simulation experience that helped students to enhance clinical reasoning by aligning content in multiple courses, allowing for application of information, and linked clinical skills learned each week to the concept of total patient care. The resulting change to course structure combined basic physical assessment and fundamental nursing care to one course allowing students to understand the application of assessment to nursing practice and skill.

Correlations and predictors of nursing simulation among Saudi students

“…Therefore, it improves critical thought abilities, listening skills, and expertize in treating patients and their families 19 . When a nursing faculty provides a secure simulated educational environment, the setting creates unique clinical situations in which students can engage in systematic preparation that advances ability learning and sound clinical judgment 20 . Globally, simulation is a common pedagogical method in nursing education 21 and healthcare systems 22 .…”