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Christine M Thomas1, Nancy Barker
1Professor (Dr Thomas) and Associate Professor (Dr Barker), Department of Nursing, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Higher simulation experiences in nursing education improved student predictor scores for the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) exam. While not impacting GPA or NCLEX pass rates, simulations enhance clinical reasoning skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Cognitive Skill Development
Background:
- Clinical reasoning is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Simulation offers a platform for developing clinical reasoning skills.
- Undergraduate nursing students benefit from simulation experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of increased simulation experiences on undergraduate nursing students.
- To analyze the impact on academic and licensure examination predictor scores.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective comparative study.
- Analyzed data from 395 undergraduate nursing students.
- Compared group grade point average, ATI predictor scores, and NCLEX scores.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in GPA or NCLEX pass rates were found.
- Students with simulation electives showed significantly higher ATI predictor scores.
- Effect size (Cohen's d = 0.39) approached medium effect.
Conclusions:
- Increased in-person simulation can enhance student outcomes in nursing programs.
- Simulation experiences appear to bolster clinical reasoning abilities.
- Creative simulation delivery models may improve nursing student preparedness.
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