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Integration of a Simulation Curriculum Across Semesters in an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Katie L McDermott1, Jennifer K Pfister2, Jill C Kuester3
1Katie L. McDermott, Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, and Program Director, Children's Wisconsin Dairy Cares Simulation Lab, Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, and Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Introduction:
Simulation is a common strategy for health care education. Research regarding simulation for nurse practitioner education is sparse. This paper describes the integration of a nine simulation session curriculum into a nurse practitioner program, including motivating factors, process description, and lessons learned.
Results:
Students report high satisfaction and improved perception of confidence and competence of knowledge, skills, and performance.
Discussion:
Integrated learning experiences and outcomes that span an educational program are needed in thetransition to competency-based education. This description serves as a guide for other programs seeking to incorporate simulation-based education.
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