title: Making the most of simulated learning: understanding and managing perceptions.
abstract: Increased emphasis on the use of simulation by nursing education providers is evident world-wide. It is unclear what the implications of this initiative are for academic staff within nursing programs. Programs report a range of responses to simulation pedagogy amongst faculty ranging from enthusiasm to avoidance. This study identified a wide range of concerns encapsulating the staff themselves, their concern for students as well as organisational considerations that impact staff perceptions.
  
  
  METHODS
  Nineteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with faculty in a school of nursing and midwifery. Thematic analysis of data was carried out.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This study reinforced other earlier research related to staff feelings about the introduction of a simulation program or uptake of existing equipment and facilities. This study reflects the knowledge and experience staff had of simulation and highlights the importance of ensuring all members have a collective frame of reference in order to create shared language and vision.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study adds to the research on staff attitudes to simulation by identifying the preconceived ideas that contribute to idea formation and relates this to the insight and self-efficacy of the faculty members.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Livesay
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lawrence
authors.forename: Clive
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002983:Clinical Competence; D032882:Comprehension; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003479:Curriculum; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007858:Learning; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010465:Perception; D010549:Personal Satisfaction