From theory to practice, operating the clinical simulation in Nursing teaching

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogical Strategies
• Clinical Simulation

Background:

• Implementing clinical simulation in undergraduate nursing curricula.
• Utilizing action research for pedagogical strategy development.

Observation:

• Five action research cycles conducted between March 2014 and July 2015.
• Involved 10 professors and 44 students in a Primary Care and Mental Health subject.
• Iterative adjustments based on student and professor feedback.

Findings:

• Key areas for modification included professor roles, logistics, equipment, debriefing models, and simulated patient preparation.
• Successful operationalization required continuous adaptation to subject-specific needs.

Implications:

• Clinical simulation is a viable pedagogical method for undergraduate nursing programs.
• Effective implementation necessitates robust pedagogical and logistical planning.
• Sensitizing professors and students to simulation's benefits is crucial for adoption.