Use of an Academic Electronic Health Record With an Interprofessional Simulation for Advanced Practice Nursing...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Interprofessional Education

Background:

• Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) students require diverse case management experiences.
• Traditional preceptorships may not offer sufficient exposure to complex interprofessional scenarios.
• Standardized patient simulations offer a controlled environment to bridge this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of interprofessional team simulation on APRN students' learning.
• To assess the added value of an academic electronic health record within simulations.
• To identify quality improvement opportunities in nursing education.

Main Methods:

• A survey with open-ended questions was administered to 74 APRN students.
• Standardized patient simulations were conducted with interprofessional teams.
• An academic electronic health record was integrated into select simulation scenarios.

Main Results:

• Simulation in interprofessional teams significantly improved role immersion, confidence, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.
• The use of an academic electronic health record enhanced the realism of the simulation experience.
• Student feedback indicated positive impacts on preparedness for case management.

Conclusions:

• Interprofessional simulation is an effective strategy for enhancing APRN students' skills and confidence.
• Integrating electronic health records into simulations increases their educational value and realism.
• Findings support the continuous quality improvement of nursing education through simulation.