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Nursing students first experience on high fidelity simulation: A phenomenological research study
Carolina Watson1, Rebeca Gómez-Ibáñez2, Nina Granel2
1Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Av. Can Domènech s/n, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain.
Aim/Objective:
This study aimed to explore the perceptions of nursing students towards their first experience with high-fidelity simulation (HFS) in a Spanish university.
Background:
Simulation experiences are becoming more popular in nursing education, allowing students to practice clinical skills before encountering actual patients.
Methods:
A phenomenological approach was used. Sixteen in-depth, semi-structured, qualitative one-on-one interviews were conducted among second-year undergraduate nursing students who had completed a scheduled HFS training program. The interview transcripts were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method.
Results:
Four themes were identified: "Learning through simulation"; "Acting like a nurse instead of being a student"; "Facilitators and barriers of learning"; and "Transition from simulation to reality."
Conclusion:
This study provides support for including high-fidelity simulation programs in the nursing curricula to enhance student preparedness for clinical placements.
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