Improving Senior Nursing Students' Readiness Through Screen-Based Virtual Multipatient Simulation

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Medical Training

Background:

• Nursing education aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for professional practice.
• Transitioning from academia to professional nursing roles presents challenges for new graduates.
• Simulation offers a controlled environment to develop clinical competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of screen-based, virtual multipatient simulation.
• To assess the impact on senior nursing students' self-perception of readiness for practice.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental quantitative study design was employed.
• Senior nursing students participated in a virtual multipatient simulation.
• The Casey-Fink Readiness for Practice Survey measured self-perception of readiness.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant increase in the self-perception of readiness for practice was observed.
• Virtual multipatient simulation positively influenced students' confidence in their abilities.

Conclusions:

• Virtual multipatient simulation is an effective pedagogical tool in nursing education.
• This method prepares nursing students with crucial skills for transitioning into professional practice.
• Simulation-based learning enhances readiness for the demands of professional nursing.