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LaToya Lewis1, Kenya Snowden, Giselle Garcia Rivero
1About the Authors LaToya Lewis, EdD-CI, MSN, RN, is associate professor of clinical, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Miami, FL. Kenya Snowden, DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-C, is associate professor of clinical, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Giselle Garcia Rivero, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, is assistant professor of clinical, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Andrew Porter, PhD, is associate professor, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. The authors acknowledge the simulation nurse specialists who supported the simulation activity with the goal of adding breadth and knowledge to the research area.
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Advanced practice registered nurses often feel unprepared for end-of-life (EOL) care due to gaps in training. This study assessed the impact of an EOL simulation on the attitudes and preparedness of 83 students who completed pre- and post-simulation surveys. Results showed significant improvement in post-simulation scores, suggesting that simulation is effective in enhancing attitudes and comfort with EOL care. The findings support integrating simulation into nursing curricula to close educational gaps and foster readiness.
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