title: Using a simulation strategy: An educator's experience.
abstract: As students are expected to apply their knowledge in clinical settings educators need to use learning strategies that provide students with experiences that facilitate knowledge application. The use of simulations has been identified to be such a strategy. However, their use in the classroom has been described as burdensome for educators. Consequently educators may avoid using them. This paper describes the experience of an educator preparing, implementing and evaluating the use of simulations with midwifery students. In conclusion, the educator found the experience to be worthwhile and well received by students.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Family and Community Health, University of Western Sydney, Bankstown Campus, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC, NSW 1797, Australia.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Arundell
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cioffi