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1School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA. kingm1@duq.edu
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|April 20, 2012
Summary
This study developed mental health nursing simulation activities for junior Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students. Clinical faculty served as standardized patients to enhance practical learning experiences.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Mental Health Nursing
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Limited simulation activities exist in mental health nursing education.
- There is a need for practical training in mental health nursing for BSN students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of mental health simulation activities.
- To utilize clinical faculty as standardized patients for BSN students.
Main Methods:
- Development of novel mental health nursing simulation scenarios.
- Implementation of simulation using faculty as standardized patients.
- Focus on junior BSN student learning experiences.
Main Results:
- Successful creation of mental health simulation activities.
- Faculty effectively portrayed standardized patients.
- Positive learning experiences for junior BSN students were facilitated.
Conclusions:
- The developed simulation activities are effective for mental health nursing education.
- Utilizing clinical faculty as standardized patients is a viable strategy.
- This project offers a replicable model for incorporating mental health simulations.
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