Collaborative Simulation Training: Strategies Used to Teach Root Cause Analysis Leadership Competencies

Considered the norm in multiple academic settings, simulation provided a low-risk, transformational clinical learning environment across programs at a college of nursing. Undergraduate nursing students received feedback from practicing nurses, whereas graduate nursing students honed skills in evaluative feedback and communication. This intraprofessional learning opportunity cultivated a rich learning environment. Feedback revealed that the learning milieu was permeated with opportunities needed for skills, competencies, and leadership development. Focusing on the concept of root cause analysis, this experience provided nurse administration students with hands-on exposure that would ultimately lead to developing competencies needed for roles in nursing leadership.