Written Versus Simulation-Based Evaluation Methods to Assess Competency and Confidence in the Use of Electronic...

This study compares data on the use of written versus patient simulator methods to evaluate the competence and confidence of RNs after electronic medical record training.

A randomized controlled trial compared evaluations of the competence and confidence of newly hired nurses using a written patient admission and discharge versus a high-fidelity simulation manikin. Trained observers evaluated nurses' competence, and the nurses rated their own levels of confidence in their performance.

No differences were found in confidence or competence.

Evaluating nurse training on electronic medical records via simulation is as good as evaluating them using the traditional written method. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018;49(6):262-268.