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1About the Authors Nicole Harder, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. Sufia Turner, BN, RN, is an instructor, College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. For more information, contact Dr. Harder at nicole.harder@umanitoba.ca.
This study introduces the ShadowBox approach, an innovative simulation design for nursing education. Novice students observed expert decision-making in a simulated environment, enhancing learning without manikins.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Simulation-Based Learning
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Nurse faculty utilize simulation design standards and theories to create effective learning experiences.
- Simulation-based learning is a key component in modern nursing education.
- Developing innovative simulation methods is crucial for enhancing student learning outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an innovative simulation-based experience for novice nursing students.
- To demonstrate the application of simulation design criteria in a non-manikin approach.
- To introduce the ShadowBox method for exposing students to expert decision-making.
Main Methods:
- The study employed the ShadowBox approach, a non-manikin simulation technique.
- Novice nursing students participated in the simulation.
- The focus was on exposing students to expert decision-making processes within a simulated context.
Main Results:
- The ShadowBox approach successfully provided a simulated environment for learning.
- Novice students were exposed to expert decision-making processes.
- The application of simulation design criteria within this novel approach was detailed.
Conclusions:
- The ShadowBox approach offers an innovative method for simulation-based learning in nursing.
- This non-manikin experience effectively exposes students to expert decision-making.
- Applying established simulation design criteria enhances the value of such innovative methods.
