title: Simulations: their selection and use in developing nursing competencies.
abstract: Efficient and effective use of simulations for teaching or review requires that they be matched carefully to a target nursing competency. Guidelines are provided to assist nursing staff development educators in selecting and using simulations for psychomotor assessment and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009048:Motor Skills; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D011340:Problem Solving; D011577:Psychodrama; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*