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Cristina de Rosa1, Erica Frost, Erin Ziegler
1About the Authors The authors were nurse educators at the College of Nursing, Chamberlain University, when this study was conducted. Cristina de Rosa, MSN, RN, is research assistant, School of Nursing, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York. Erica Frost, MSN, RN, CNE, CCRN-K, is assistant professor and clinical coordinator, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, Missouri. Erin Ziegler, MSN, RN, CNE, is nursing simulation coordinator, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing, Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri. Martha Spies, PhD, RN, CNE, is professor, College of Nursing, Chamberlain University. The authors acknowledge the contributions of Lisa Blust, DNP, RN, College of Nursing, Chamberlain University, in conducting this study. For more information, contact Erica Frost at efrost@fontbonne.edu .
Co-facilitation, combining faculty and simulation experts, significantly improved nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Simulation
Background:
- Student perceptions of simulation effectiveness are crucial for learning outcomes.
- Traditional simulation facilitation may not fully leverage combined expertise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of co-facilitation on baccalaureate nursing students' perceptions of simulation effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective before-and-after comparison study design.
- Data collected from baccalaureate nursing students using the Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified.
- Analysis of mean score differences pre- and post-co-facilitation implementation.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements in student-rated simulation effectiveness were observed with co-facilitation.
- Improvements noted across different student levels within the baccalaureate program.
Conclusions:
- Co-facilitation enhances nursing students' perceptions of simulation effectiveness.
- Recommendations for expanding this methodology and implementing co-facilitation where possible.
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