title: Innovations in clinical simulation: Application of Benner's theory in an interactive patient care simulation.
abstract: This article introduces the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing clinical simulation protocol structure and lessons learned while using this protocol in a mandatory learning experience for over 190 adult health students. Students use a SimMan manikin in a high-fidelity, interactive clinical simulation to provide care to "unstable patients." Benner's concepts regarding the performance characteristics and learning needs of nurses with varying levels of clinical competency were incorporated into the development of the simulation. The simulation provides a positive learning experience in which students refine their patient management skills and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to resolve common postoperative problems.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing, USA. clare001@maryland.edu
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Larew
authors.forename: Sherrie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lessans
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spunt
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: Barbara G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Covington
mesh_terms: D015142:Baltimore; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003463:Cues; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007697:Kinesics; D008348:Manikins; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009742:Nursing Theory; D016544:Patient Simulation; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011340:Problem Solving; D014705:Verbal Behavior; D014743:Videotape Recording