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Simulation effectively enhances advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) students' competency in managing complex patient cases. Increased simulation exposure led to significant improvements in critical skills like leadership, communication, and patient safety.

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Nursing Education
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Background:

Assessing and evaluating the competency of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) presents ongoing challenges for educators, regulators, and healthcare consumers.
Standardized methods for evaluating complex clinical management skills in APRN students are crucial for ensuring quality patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the effectiveness of simulation as a tool for assessing and evaluating APRN student competence in managing complex patient cases.
To evaluate the impact of repeated simulation exposure on the development of critical competencies among APRN students.

Main Methods:

APRN students participated in high-fidelity simulations of complex patient scenarios in a simulation laboratory.
Student performance was videotaped at four distinct intervals throughout the program.
Two independent reviewers utilized the APRN Competency Evaluation Tool to assess student performance during the simulations.

Main Results:

Statistically significant improvements were observed across all evaluated competency categories following increased exposure to complex case simulations.
Student competence demonstrated notable increases in managing complex patients, applying evidence-based guidelines, and enhancing patient safety.
Improvements were also recorded in leadership, prioritization, delegation, collaboration, communication, and professionalism.

Conclusions:

Simulation-based education is an effective strategy for assessing and improving APRN student competency in managing complex clinical situations.
Regular simulation experiences positively influence the development of essential skills for advanced practice nursing, including critical thinking and interprofessional collaboration.
Simulation provides a valuable platform for standardized, objective evaluation of APRN competencies, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.