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Melissa D Duprey1, Kimberly Silver Dunker
1About the Authors Melissa D. Duprey, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, is associate professor and graduate coordinator for the Nurse Educator Program, Worcester State University, Worcester, Massachusetts. Kimberly Silver Dunker, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl, is associate professor and RN-to-BS program coordinator, and leader, QSEN Academic Clinical Practice Taskforce, Worcester State University. For more information, contact Dr. Duprey at mduprey1@worcester.edu.
Abstract:
The use of simulation to prepare new graduates to enter a dynamic workforce is an effective strategy to improve skill acquisition, critical thinking, and the training needed to care for complex patients. Megacode simulation was implemented in the undergraduate curriculum during the last semester prior to graduation. Students (n = 52) completed the Clinical Decision-Making Self-Confidence Scale; 95 percent were satisfied with the megacode experience and perceived the simulation training as beneficial in content knowledge and skill acquisition. Megacode simulation provided senior-level nursing students the opportunity to develop in their new role as graduate nurse.
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