The impact of simulation on undergraduate nursing students’ confidence and learning satisfaction over time and practice: A pretest, post-test study design
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Publisher
Elsevier
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery / School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
58456
Abstract
The study examined the effect on the confidence and learning satisfaction of final year nursing students when a clinical story is told over a weekly series of simulated ward experiences. A pretest, post-test study design was undertaken inside a cohort of 237 students enrolled in a 3-year Bachelor of Nursing program. Participants completed an online survey prior to and following participation in five weekly simulation workshops. The effect of serial simulation was evaluated with students self-reporting confidence and learning satisfaction adhering to a checklist for reporting of survey studies. A sample of 96 nursing students completed a pre- and post-test survey. Results revealed that nursing students’ overall learning satisfaction remained unchanged. In contrast, overall self-confidence among students had improved. Confidence in playing the role of registered nurse improved over time as students became familiar with what would be expected of them during a series of simulated experiences. © 2023 Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
DOI
10.1016/j.teln.2023.04.017
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Shelley, J., Davin, L., Chivers, P., & Davies, H. (2023). The impact of simulation on undergraduate nursing students’ confidence and learning satisfaction over time and practice: A pretest, post-test study design. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 18(4), e136-e141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2023.04.017