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Using the Clark Simulation Evaluation Rubric with associate degree and baccalaureate nursing students
1East Carolina University College of Nursing, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. ganttl@ecu.edu
Nursing Education Perspectives
|May 12, 2010
Summary
Nurse educators can use the Clark Simulation Evaluation Rubric to assess student performance in simulation scenarios. This practical tool captures critical thinking and contextual skills, complementing traditional checklists.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Medical Education Technology
Background:
- Simulation is a prevalent teaching strategy in nursing education.
- Faculty face challenges in evaluating student performance in summative simulation scenarios.
- Existing skills checklists effectively measure technical skills but may miss broader competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot the Clark Simulation Evaluation Rubric for assessing undergraduate nursing students.
- To evaluate the rubric's practicality in capturing contextual and critical thinking components of simulation performance.
- To explore the rubric's utility as a standalone tool or in conjunction with skills checklists.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study was conducted with undergraduate nursing students from associate and baccalaureate programs.
- The Clark Simulation Evaluation Rubric was used to score student performance in simulation scenarios.
- Data were collected from 69 associate degree and 109 baccalaureate degree students.
Main Results:
- The Clark Simulation Evaluation Rubric proved to be a practical tool for evaluating nursing students in simulation.
- The rubric effectively captured aspects of performance beyond technical skills, including critical thinking.
- The tool demonstrated potential for use independently or alongside skills checklists.
Conclusions:
- The Clark Simulation Evaluation Rubric is a viable instrument for assessing nursing student performance in simulation.
- Further research is recommended to refine rubric implementation and establish interrater reliability among faculty.
- This rubric offers a comprehensive approach to evaluating simulation-based learning outcomes in nursing education.
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