The impact of simulation on undergraduate nursing students’ confidence and learning satisfaction over time and practice: A pretest, post-test study design
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
Keywords
Confidence, Learning, Nursing student, Satisfaction, Serial simulation
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2023
Publication Title
Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Publisher
Elsevier
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery / School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
58456
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Comments
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