33219 Utilizing Simulation in Nursing Education

Course overview

Discusses utilizing simulation in nursing education, including challenges, how educators can be more effective in assessing and fostering critical thinking in students, how simulation can be utilized, and the value and importance of debriefing in the simulation experience. The use of simulation in nursing has progressed to become an important component of education and training for nurses and other healthcare providers. One of the primary goals of nursing educators is to promote both learning and critical thinking skills in nursing students. However, they cannot prepare nurses for all patient care situations that may be encountered, making simulation an ideal educational strategy to achieve these goals. There are a variety of ways in which simulation can be integrated into nursing education, including high and low fidelity mannequins, and use of virtual environments. Simulation can be an effective tool to train practicing nurses on procedures, create greater competency, improve communication, and evaluate skillsets in healthcare environments. This program discusses how simulation can be utilized to effectively enhance clinical experiences and critical thinking in nursing education and practice.