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1Practical Nursing Program, Johnson County Community College, Olathe, Kansas, USA.
The Journal of Practical Nursing
|April 7, 2012
Summary
Kansas practical nursing programs lack pediatric clinical experience. Simulation activities can improve nursing students' knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction in pediatric care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pediatric Nursing
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Practical nursing programs in Kansas, particularly the Kansas City metropolitan area, face a deficit in pediatric clinical experiences.
- This gap limits students' exposure to essential pediatric patient care scenarios.
- There is a recognized need to integrate robust pediatric training into nursing curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of incorporating a pediatric simulation activity into the practical nurse core curriculum.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation in enhancing nursing students' knowledge of pediatric care.
- To assess the influence of simulation on student confidence and satisfaction levels in pediatric nursing.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative research study was designed to assess the implementation of a simulation activity.
- The study focused on the practical nurse core curriculum.
- Data was collected to measure changes in knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Implementation of the simulation activity positively impacted student knowledge regarding pediatric care.
- Student confidence in managing pediatric patients significantly increased post-simulation.
- Satisfaction levels among students participating in the simulation were notably high.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric simulation is a valuable tool for enhancing practical nursing education in Kansas.
- Simulation can effectively bridge the gap caused by limited clinical pediatric experiences.
- Integrating simulation into the curriculum improves student preparedness and confidence for pediatric nursing roles.
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