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Use of Mindful Observer to Extend Simulation Learning Experience
Tina Collins1, Lynn Lambert, Carolyn D Helms
1About the Authors Tina Collins, MSN, RN, CHSE, is associate professor of nursing and resource coordinator, Center of Learning and Simulation, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, North Carolina. Lynn Lambert, MEd, RN, is distinguished professor of health and simulation facilitator, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, North Carolina. Carolyn D. Helms, MDiv, RN, is a nursing faculty member, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, North Carolina. Virginia M. Minichiello, MSN, RN, is a nursing faculty member (retired), Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, North Carolina. For more information, contact Tina Collins at collinst@sandhills.edu.
Abstract:
Simulation is a teaching strategy that allows students to experience patient care situations in a safe environment. After these experiences, students will understand and respond more readily when exposed in clinical practice. An increase in student enrollment meant incorporating larger numbers of students into simulations. Faculty at an associate degree nursing program decided to use the observer role. At the time, mindfulness was being integrated throughout the curriculum. Use of a mindful observer during simulations resulted in an effective learning strategy as reported by students.
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