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The Role of Simulation in Graduate Nursing Education: Preparing Learners for Practice
Tracie White1, Becky Suttle2, Tedra Smith3
1The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, 1701 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|July 26, 2024
Summary
Simulation effectively bridges the theory-practice gap in graduate nursing education, enhancing clinical competence and confidence. This paper offers practical simulation examples for educators to prepare future nurse clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- The theory-practice gap is a persistent challenge in graduate nursing education.
- Simulation-based education (SBE) is a proven strategy to enhance learning outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore types of SBE suitable for graduate nursing programs.
- To provide practical examples of graduate nursing simulations for educators.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on simulation effectiveness in nursing.
- Identification and categorization of SBE modalities for graduate levels.
- Compilation of exemplar simulation scenarios.
Main Results:
- Research confirms simulation's effectiveness in reducing the theory-practice gap.
- Simulation improves graduate nursing students' clinical competence, confidence, and readiness for practice.
- Various SBE types are applicable, offering diverse pedagogical approaches.
Conclusions:
- Simulation is a valuable pedagogical tool for graduate nursing programs.
- Educators can utilize provided examples to implement effective SBE.
- SBE enhances preparedness for advanced nursing practice.
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