Nursing Students' Satisfaction with Clinical Simulation: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing Education

Background:

• Clinical simulation is a valuable tool for enhancing nursing students' learning and knowledge retention.
• It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the satisfaction levels of nursing students with high-fidelity clinical simulation.
• To identify specific aspects of the simulation experience that contribute to student satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with third-year nursing students.
• Data were collected using the validated Satisfaction Scale with High-Fidelity Clinical Simulation in Students (SSHF) with 180 participants.
• Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with a significance level of p < 0.05.

Main Results:

• Students achieved a mean satisfaction score of 3.82 out of 5 on the SSHF.
• Highly rated aspects included the theory-practice connection, learning from mistakes, and a comfortable session environment.
• The lowest-rated item concerned the timing for simulation cases, with significant differences noted across the three study centers.

Conclusions:

• High-fidelity clinical simulation garners high satisfaction among nursing students across multiple institutions.
• Students perceive simulation as beneficial for learning and skill development.
• Recommendations include optimizing the duration of simulation sessions to maximize educational impact.