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Charys Kunkel1, Wendy Kopp, Melissa Hanson
1About theAuthors Charys Kunkel, MSN, RN, is an assistant professor of practice, NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health, Bismarck, North Dakota. Wendy Kopp, MSN, RN-BC, is an associate professor of practice, NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health, Bismarck, North Dakota. Melissa Hanson, MSN, RN, is an assistant professor of practice, NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health, Bismarck, North Dakota.
Abstract:
The use of simulation to provide end-of-life (EOL) education is a means to enhance self-efficacy levels among nursing students. The purpose of this exploratory study was to evaluate self-efficacy levels of nursing students and recent graduate nurses following an EOL simulation experience. Data were obtained using the Simulation Effectiveness Tool developed by Medical Education Technologies, Inc.; 72 participants in three groups completed the study. Moderate to strong levels of confidence in providing EOL care were found following the simulation experience; observations by the researcher and unsolicited participant statements supported the findings. Results of the study support EOL simulation as an effective and sustainable teaching modality for enhancing self-efficacy levels when managing EOL events.
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