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Pandemic Crisis: Simulation Contingency Plans.
Donna McDermott1, Evan McEwing1, Jacqueline Lopez1
1University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Simulation Hospital for Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.™), Coral Gables, FL.
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated remote nursing education. Simulation strategies and contingency plans proved effective for delivering virtual clinical experiences and achieving learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
- Pandemic Preparedness
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted traditional nursing education delivery.
- Clinical placement challenges forced nurse educators to adopt innovative remote teaching methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document a simulation team's rapid transition to virtual learning experiences.
- To identify lessons learned for future simulated learning contingency planning.
Main Methods:
- A two-week period focused on transitioning to remote or virtual simulated learning.
- Development and implementation of online simulation resources.
Main Results:
- Achievement of learning outcomes through online commercial and faculty-created simulation experiences.
- User-friendly guides facilitated positive experiences for students and faculty.
Conclusions:
- Formal contingency plans are crucial for nursing programs facing emergencies.
- The pandemic underscored the need for faculty development in online and simulation pedagogy.
- Schools of nursing should consider formal policies for replacing clinical hours with simulation.
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