Application of in situ simulation teaching in the training of trainee nurses to respond to emergencies

To explore the effect of the in situ simulation teaching method in the emergency training of trainee nurses.

A total of 108 trainee nurses from the First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical College were selected, and in situ simulation teaching was employed in emergency training. Following the in situ simulation teaching training, a questionnaire was issued to evaluate CIPP (context evaluation, input evaluation, process evaluation, product evaluation) simulation teaching, clinical thinking ability, nursing team cooperation, and student satisfaction. These data were then collected and statistical analysis was conducted.

The response rate of this teaching questionnaire was 100%. After using in situ simulation teaching to instruct trainee nurses in emergencies, the satisfaction rate of the trainee nurses was 94.9%, and the satisfaction rate of the instructor with the trainee nurses was 92.2%. After in-situ simulation teaching, the clinical thinking ability (critical thinking ability, systematic thinking ability, evidence-based thinking ability), teamwork ability (trust, team orientation, support, shared mental model and team leadership), the theoretical and clinical practice ability had been improved.

Most nurses agreed that the in situ simulation teaching method can cultivate clinical thinking and teamwork ability for common emergencies, thereby improving their comprehensive quality and job competence, which is invaluable when responding to emergencies.