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Using simulation exercises to improve student skills and patient safety
Aby Mitchell1, Georgiana Assadi2
1Professional Lead Simulation and Immersive Technologies and Senior Lecturer Adult Nursing, University of West London.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 11, 2021
Summary
Simulated practice offers immersive learning experiences for nursing students, replacing real-life scenarios in a safe environment. This approach enhances nurse education and patient safety, especially post-COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Patient Safety
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional nursing training delivery.
- Workforce development programs faced significant challenges.
- Need for innovative educational strategies in nursing emerged.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the utilization of simulation in nursing education.
- To explore simulation as a method for experiential learning.
- To highlight the role of simulation in improving patient safety.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices in simulated nursing education.
- Discussion of simulation as a safe, controlled learning environment.
- Analysis of simulation's impact on skill acquisition and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Simulation provides an effective alternative to traditional clinical placements.
- Experiential learning through simulation enhances nursing competency.
- Simulation-based training contributes to improved patient safety protocols.
Conclusions:
- Simulation is a valuable tool in modern nursing education.
- Implementing simulation strategies can bridge training gaps caused by disruptions.
- Simulation positively impacts both nursing students and patient care.
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