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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Medical Simulation

Background:

Simulation is increasingly vital in healthcare education.
Baccalaureate nursing programs require innovative teaching methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the implementation of simulation in a small baccalaureate nursing program.
To provide examples of simulation's role in developing core nursing competencies.

Main Methods:

Utilized high-fidelity patient simulators.
Incorporated human standardized patients for realistic scenarios.

Main Results:

Simulation effectively facilitated the development of critical thinking.
Therapeutic interventions and communication skills were enhanced through simulation.

Conclusions:

Simulation is a valuable tool for nursing education.
High-fidelity simulation and standardized patients are effective pedagogical methods.