Implementation of Mock Competency Skill Assessments to Improve Student Outcomes

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogical Strategies
• Student Assessment

Background:

• Nurse educators must equip students with theoretical knowledge and clinical skills.
• Student stress during skills assessment is a significant challenge in nursing education.
• Developing effective pedagogical strategies is crucial for student success.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a novel pedagogical strategy on nursing student stress.
• To determine if peer-to-peer evaluations in simulated assessments improve skills competency pass rates.
• To assess the effectiveness of a creative teaching approach in nursing education.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a creative pedagogical strategy involving peer-to-peer evaluations.
• Structuring mock competencies for simulated skills assessment.
• Observing and analyzing student participation in peer evaluations.
• Tracking first-round pass rates for skills competency assessments.

Main Results:

• The pedagogical strategy was associated with reduced student stress during skill performance assessments.
• First-round pass rates for skills competency assessments were positively impacted by the strategy.
• Peer-to-peer evaluations in simulated settings appeared effective in improving assessment outcomes.

Conclusions:

• The developed pedagogical strategy effectively reduced nursing student stress.
• Peer-to-peer evaluations in simulated competency assessments can enhance student performance and pass rates.
• Innovative teaching methods are vital for improving nursing education and student outcomes.