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High-fidelity Simulation in Teaching Problem Solving to 1st-Year Nursing Students: A Novel Use of the Nursing Process

Helen K. Burns, PhD, RN, John O'Donnell, MSN, RN, Jamie Artman, MSN, RN

published online 13 November 2009.

Abstract 

Background

The efficacy of using high-fidelity simulation to facilitate 1st-year nursing students' learning of problem-solving skills has not been established.

Method

The authors tested the efficacy of using high-fidelity simulation to facilitate understanding of problem-solving skills among 1st-year nursing students. Knowledge and attitude changes were evaluated using pre- and posttests.

Results/Conclusions

Of students who completed the pre- and postsimulation assessments, 82% showed a significant gain in knowledge. All students (114) showed a significant positive difference for multiple attitudinal items, including critical thinking skills, overall nursing knowledge, confidence, and communication. Facilitating acquisition of problem solving through the use of high-fidelity simulation is effective and welcomed by all participants in this study cohort. More research is needed to determine the long-term effects of this method.

University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA

 Cite this article: Burns, H. K., O'Donnell, J., & Artman, J. (2010, MAY). High-fidelity simulation in teaching problem solving to 1st-year nursing students: A novel use of the nursing process. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, VOL(6), e87-e95. doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2009.07.005.

PII: S1876-1399(09)00511-8

doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2009.07.005


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