Using clinical simulation to teach patient safety in an acute/critical care nursing course.
High-fidelity simulation using lifelike mannequins has been used to teach medical and aviation students, but little is known about using this method to educate nurses. The process and methods authors used to develop, implement, and evaluate high-fidelity simulation experiences in an acute/critical care elective for senior nursing students are described. Authors share their insight, experiences, and lessons learned, along with practical information and a framework, in developing simulations and debriefing.
Henneman
Elizabeth A
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School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003, USA. Bethann953@aol.com
Cunningham
Helene
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D000208:Acute Disease; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D016544:Patient Simulation; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D014743:Videotape Recording