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Nursing education faces challenges with increased student numbers. A skills week intervention helped nursing students practice essential skills, build confidence, and learn teamwork through simulated patient care scenarios.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Simulation

Background:

  • Increasing nursing student enrollment poses challenges for practical skills acquisition.
  • Ensuring adequate hands-on practice opportunities for foundational nursing skills is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a dedicated skills week for nursing students.
  • To enhance practical skill proficiency and confidence among nursing students.
  • To integrate teamwork and holistic care principles into skills training.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a week-long intensive skills training program.
  • Utilization of simulated clinical scenarios for practical application.
  • Focus on basic nursing skills, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

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Main Results:

  • Students gained opportunities to practice fundamental nursing skills.
  • Enhanced student confidence in applying skills in a clinical context.
  • Facilitated learning of teamwork and holistic patient care approaches.

Conclusions:

  • A structured skills week is an effective strategy to address practical training deficits in nursing education.
  • Simulated environments provide valuable opportunities for skill development and application.
  • The program successfully promoted essential nursing competencies beyond technical skills.