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Cynthia Foronda1, Christine Lippincott, Karina Gattamorta
1Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD (Dr Foronda); School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Florida (Ms Lippincott and Dr Gattamorta).
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|September 25, 2014
Summary
Virtual clinical simulations in nurse education did not significantly change overall confidence in teaching ability. However, students reported initial anxiety and frustration, which instructor support helped mitigate, leading to appreciation and learning.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Virtual clinical simulation is an innovative pedagogy utilizing web-based platforms and avatars.
- It offers simulated clinical experiences for healthcare students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nurse educator students' experiences with virtual simulation.
- To assess the impact of virtual simulation on confidence in teaching ability.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study was conducted with Master's-level nurse education certificate students.
- Virtual clinical simulations were integrated into their clinical practicum.
Main Results:
- Aggregated quantitative data showed no significant change in confidence in teaching ability.
- Qualitative data revealed initial anxiety and technical difficulties, followed by appreciation and learning.
- Instructor support was found to mediate anxiety and technical challenges.
Conclusions:
- Virtual simulation shows potential for preparing nurse educators, despite initial challenges.
- Further exploration of virtual simulation in online nursing education is recommended.
- Individual student experiences with confidence varied post-simulation.
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