A Pediatric Telehealth Simulation for Prelicensure and Advanced Practice Nursing Students

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
• Telemedicine

Background:

• Access to healthcare is limited for remote and underserved populations.
• Telehealth technology offers a solution for providing virtual, personalized patient care.
• Integrating telehealth into nursing education is crucial for preparing future healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a clinical simulation approach for telehealth education.
• To describe an interprofessional telehealth experience for nursing students.
• To enhance preparedness of prelicensure and nurse practitioner students in utilizing telehealth.

Main Methods:

• A clinical simulation was designed incorporating telehealth.
• The simulation involved an interprofessional experience.
• Prelicensure and nurse practitioner students participated in a pediatric-focused simulation.

Main Results:

• The simulation provided hands-on experience with telehealth technology.
• Interprofessional collaboration was fostered in a virtual care setting.
• Students gained practical skills in delivering telehealth services.

Conclusions:

• Simulated telehealth experiences are effective for nursing education.
• Integrating telehealth into curricula prepares students for modern healthcare delivery.
• This approach addresses the need for specialized care and improves access for remote patients.