Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages e81-e90 , May 2011

Comparison of Selected Teaching Strategies Incorporating Simulation and Student Outcomes

  • Elizabeth A. Swanson, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
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  • Anita C. Nicholson, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
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  • Teresa A. Boese, MSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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  • Ellen Cram, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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  • Anita M. Stineman, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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  • Kimberly Tew, BSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.ecns.2009.12.011

Clinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages e81-e90 , May 2011