Highlights
- •High-fidelity simulation (HFS) was perceived by new nurses as contributing significantly to the development of clinical judgment.
- •New nurses recalled HFS as helpful in both specific ways (i.e. recalling a specific scenario) and in general ways (i.e. helping them learn to process multiple considerations).
- •Specific aspects of HFS were recalled as helpful in developing skills such as the ability to notice patient issues, respond appropriately, and reflect on patient care experiences.
Abstract
Background
The increasing incorporation of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) in nursing education
warrants further exploration of the contribution of HFS to subsequent development
of nurses' clinical judgment.
Method
A thematic analysis was performed of in-depth audio-taped interview data from 20 registered
nurses with one to three years of work experience.
Results
HFS provided students opportunities to think and act in the nursing role and thus
supported their ongoing development of clinical judgment. HFS contributed to enhanced
learning in clinical settings.
Conclusion
The intersection of didactic instruction, clinical experience, and HFS experience
is complex. HFS may provide valuable experiences for nursing students.
Keywords
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Published online: November 30, 2018
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