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Kristin Schams1, Audrey Snyder, Dean Zeller
1About the Authors Kristin Schams, DNP, RN, CNE, CHSE, is an assistant professor and graduate simulation coordinator, University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing, Greeley, Colorado. Audrey Snyder, PhD, RN, ACNP, is an associate professor and coordinator, Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Program, University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing. Dean Zeller, MS, is a lecturer, School of Mathematical Science, University of Northern Colorado. Krisinda Caywood, BSN, RN, is an AGACNP student, University of Northern Colorado School of Nursing. This study was supported by Grant No. DO9HP28677-01-00 from the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded to Dr. Audrey Snyder. For more information, contact Dr. Schams at Kristin.schams@unco.edu.
Abstract:
The effectiveness of using undergraduate nursing students (UNS) as standardized patients for advanced practice nurses (APNs) was studied. First-semester UNS, as part of their health assessment course requirements, participated in APN students' practice and testing sessions as standardized patients for their health assessment course physical exam. Analysis of pre/post experience scores and open-ended questions demonstrated UNS perceived confidence increased in 15 of 21 areas and APN students' confidence increased in three areas. The collaborative examination process aided students in their learning of the process of the physical examination.
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