title: The effect of simulation learning as a quality initiative.
abstract: Simulation learning is routinely used in medical education and training, and it has been used in nursing education for quite a while. It is used to promote clinical competency and reflective-thinking skills. Simulation as a remediation allows students to practice skills, increase confidence, and minimize the likelihood of error prior to working in a clinical setting. The safety of patients depends on the accuracy of those providing care, and simulation as a learning method provides an opportunity to attain a level of experience with no human risk. This article provides an overview of simulation learning and its benefits.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Peggy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ward-Smith
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D016544:Patient Simulation; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D013850:Thinking