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Improving Nursing Disaster Preparedness Through Interprofessional Mass Casualty Simulation
Tammy Sadighi1, Amy Dudley, Bhisnauth Churaman
1About the Authors Tammy Sadighi, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MBA, CHSE, is associate professor, Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing, Fort Myers, FL. Amy Dudley, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is assistant professor, Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing. Bhisnauth Churaman, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is assistant professor, Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing. Melissa Lynn, PhD, RN, CMSRN, CHSE, is assistant professor, Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing. Sharon Wright, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, is assistant professor, Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing. Laila Martinez is undergraduate research assistant, Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing.
Abstract:
This study explored the impact of an interprofessional mass casualty simulation on undergraduate nursing students' disaster preparedness. A total of 127 students participated; 50 completed pre- and postsurveys using a validated 14-item tool that assessed knowledge, training, and perceived confidence. Results showed significant improvements in disaster knowledge, preparedness, and confidence. Students' willingness to respond to future mass casualty events did not change, which may be due to their prior experiences living in a hurricane-impacted region. Further research is needed to identify, build, and cultivate resiliency during disaster events.
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