title: Using simulation technology for undergraduate nursing education.
abstract: As simulation technology is rapidly expanding, nursing programs are making large investments in this technology, which has great potential for undergraduate nursing programs. Unfortunately, this potential is underestimated and underused. With simulation technology, undergraduate students can gain and improve skills in a safe, non-threatening, experiential environment that also provides opportunities for decision making, critical thinking, and team building. This article describes how to use simulation technology to enhance undergraduate nursing education. The process for simulation technology instruction, leveling content from simple to complex, and faculty resources are discussed. An example of a simulation program is included.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA. medlecf@nursing.ufl.edu
authors.forename: Catherine F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Medley
authors.forename: Claydell
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Horne
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003142:Communication; D003197:Computer Literacy; D003200:Computer User Training; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018961:Educational Technology; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D017145:Models, Educational; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016544:Patient Simulation; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013850:Thinking