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1About the Author Tiffani Chidume, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CHSE-A, CHSOS, is associate clinical professor, College of Nursing, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. The author is grateful to the Auburn University College of Nursing Simulation and Skills Team, faculty, staff, and veteran standardized patients, who all contributed to the success of this simulation. For more information, contact Dr. Chidume at tlc0045@auburn.edu .
Abstract:
There is a gap in the literature regarding prelicensure nursing students' knowledge/communication regarding death and dying. A virtual telecommunication pilot simulation-based experience (SBE) was designed to address the gap in learner experiences communicating with the family of a dying loved one. Learners had to provide the family member, a role portrayed by a simulated patient, an update on the patient's rapidly declining condition. The course leaders noticed the value in learners having personalized conversations and empathetic emotion with family members. This virtual SBE will replace an older face-to-face end-of-life SBE going forward.
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