Supporting the lecturer to deliver high-fidelity simulation

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Simulation

Background:

• Shortage of clinical practice placements for pre-registration nurses and midwives necessitates alternative skill development methods.
• Simulation is increasingly adopted in nursing education to replicate clinical environments and patient scenarios.
• High-fidelity simulation offers a promising approach for immersive learning experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore nursing lecturers' perceptions of high-fidelity simulation in clinical skills education.
• To identify barriers and facilitators to effective simulation use among faculty.
• To inform the development of future research and faculty training in simulation.

Main Methods:

• An informal review was conducted within a nursing faculty.
• Lecturers' views on using high-fidelity simulated scenarios were gathered.
• Feedback was collected to guide subsequent research study design.

Main Results:

• Many lecturers utilize simulation and recognize its educational benefits.
• A significant number of staff report a lack of confidence and preparedness in using simulation.
• Faculty expressed a strong desire for a dedicated simulation training module.

Conclusions:

• Simulation is a valued tool in nursing education, but faculty confidence and competence require enhancement.
• Targeted faculty development programs are crucial for optimizing simulation-based learning.
• Addressing lecturer preparedness is key to maximizing the potential of simulation in nursing curricula.