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An Innovative Simulated Research Practicum for Undergraduate Nursing Students
The Journal of Nursing Education
|February 6, 2019
Summary
Simulated research practicums offer nursing students hands-on experience, increasing project availability. This innovative approach requires fewer faculty resources than traditional placements.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Effective nursing education requires understanding research processes and methods.
- Research practicums provide essential hands-on training for nursing students.
- Traditional research placements face challenges in availability and quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an innovative research practicum using simulation.
- To address the scarcity of quality research placements for nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a simulated research practicum.
- Utilized simulation to create an accessible research training environment.
Main Results:
- The simulated practicum enhanced the number of available quality research projects.
- Students gained experience in completing a small study from inception to conclusion.
- The simulation model reduced the demand on faculty resources.
Conclusions:
- Simulated research practicums are an innovative strategy for undergraduate nursing students.
- This approach provides valuable practical research experience.
- Simulation requires fewer faculty resources compared to traditional research placements.
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