Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages e137-e143, July 2009

The Value of Simulation in the Development of Observational Skills for Clinical Microsystems

School of Nursing, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

published online 20 April 2009.

Abstract 

Background

Clinical microsystems theory recognizes the interplay of roles and duties on the outcome of patients. A carefully constructed simulation can embed characteristics of unsuccessful and successful microsystems.

Methods

A descriptive observational pilot study explored whether students could see attributes at the microsystem level while monitoring a simulation with pre-licensure students. Eight Clinical Nurse Leader students were recruited to participate.

Results

CNL students gained insight into the CNL role and their own clinical practices.

Conclusion

Simulation can be used to assess clinical microsystem functioning.

KeyWords: clinical nurse leader, clinical microsystems, clinical simulation, pediatrics

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 Cite this article: Lambton, J., & Prion, S. (2009, JULY). The value of simulation in the development of observational skills for clinical microsystems. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, VOL(5). doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2009.02.006.

PII: S1876-1399(09)00141-8

doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2009.02.006

Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages e137-e143, July 2009

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