Evaluating Satisfaction and Self-Confidence among Nursing Students in Clinical Simulation Learning.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Medical Simulation
• Health Professions Education

Background:

• Clinical simulation is a valuable tool in nursing education, promoting autonomous learning and skill development.
• It offers a safe environment for students to practice and adapt to new educational approaches and technologies.
• Student satisfaction and self-confidence are crucial metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of clinical simulation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess undergraduate nursing students' satisfaction and self-confidence levels using clinical simulation.
• Focus on the application of simulation in family and community nursing contexts.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Jaén, Spain (2023-2024).
• Data collected via a validated instrument covering sociodemographics, satisfaction, and self-confidence.
• Statistical analysis included central tendency, dispersion measures, and frequency distributions.

Main Results:

• High mean satisfaction (4.38/5) and self-confidence (4.44/5) scores were observed in scenario 1 (family assessment).
• Prior preparation time showed a significant positive correlation with higher satisfaction and self-confidence.
• Scenario 2 (family intervention) yielded similar high scores, though not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

• Clinical simulations lead to high levels of satisfaction and self-confidence in nursing students.
• Student preparation is a key factor influencing positive simulation outcomes.
• The quality of the simulation experience directly impacts student-reported satisfaction and confidence.