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|July 14, 2016
Summary
Nursing students need more clinical opportunities to develop Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies. Research found deficits in both clinical and simulation settings, highlighting the need for better integration of theory and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Quality and Safety
Background:
- The integration of the six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies into baccalaureate nursing curricula is essential for preparing competent nurses.
- High-fidelity simulation is increasingly used as a pedagogical tool in nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify deficits in Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)-related clinical learning opportunities for pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students.
- To assess the time spent by nursing students on QSEN competencies in both traditional clinical and simulation-based settings.
Main Methods:
- Direct observation of pre-licensure BSN students during a sophomore-level medical-surgical rotation, which included 25% simulation.
- Time-on-task for each Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency was recorded and tabulated.
Main Results:
- Students dedicated minimal time to several of the six Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency areas.
- These time deficits were observed in both the clinical and simulation components of the course.
Conclusions:
- Current educational approaches may not provide sufficient opportunities for nursing students to develop all essential Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies.
- A fully integrated approach combining classroom, simulation, and clinical experiences is recommended to ensure comprehensive QSEN knowledge and skill development for pre-licensure nursing students.
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