Faculty Perceptions Of Human Patient Simulation And Student Learning For Clinical Practice PDF Download

Human patient simulation has become an integral facet in preparing student nurses for practice across the United States. However, it was not known how well human patient simulation augments the critical thinking and skill acquisition that is required for safe, component nursing practice as perceived by the nursing instructors who are required to utilize this form of technology in the classroom. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore how the human simulation interactive environment influenced the execution of safe, competent nursing practice as a means of enhancing critical thinking and skill acquisition for undergraduate nursing students as perceived by undergraduate nursing educators in the state of Arizona. The study population was 14 baccalaureate nursing faculty who had experience with the use of simulation in the classroom. Data collection consisted of interviews and optional qualitative questionnaires from these nursing faculty plus field notes for primary data collection. Secondary data of existing information on the use of simulation in baccalaureate nursing programs in the state of Arizona was also used. Student involvement theory was used for the theoretical framework that guided this study. Four themes emerged pertaining to safe environment, enhancement of student learning for safe clinical practice, assisting with critical thinking skills, and helps with skill acquisition through repetition. The results provide practitioners and faculty with a better understanding of how student nurse learning is influenced by human patient simulation and its use in safe, clinical practice. Further research on this