title: Simulation evaluation using a modified Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to describe the process of evaluating senior nursing students in the simulation laboratory using a modified Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR).
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  The LCJR is a clinical evaluation tool used to measure outcomes in simulated learning settings. The LCJR was revised to provide numeric grading and clarity regarding expectations of clinical competency.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was conducted over two years with students enrolled in their final bachelor of science in nursing semester (Phase I, n = 86; Phase 2, n = 102) using high-fidelity simulation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The modified rubric measured student performance more holistically than a procedural checklist and provided objective criteria for evaluation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A well-constructed rubric provides a mechanism to evaluate student performance in simulation by focusing on clinical reasoning essential for patient safety and allowing numeric evaluation of performance.
authors.affiliation: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Lubbock, Texas, USA. alyce.ashcraft@ttuhsc.edu
authors.forename: Alyce S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Ashcraft
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Opton
authors.forename: Ruth Ann
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Bridges
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Caballero
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Veesart
authors.forename: Christy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000379:methods*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research