This descriptive survey evaluates the role of medium to high fidelity simulation in the preparation for clinical nursing practice, from the perception of third year undergraduate students. A questionnaire was distributed to 153 Adult Branch undergraduate nursing students from one Higher Education Institution. Quantitative data was collected through use of Likert scales, whilst a comment box permitted the compilation of qualitative remarks. A 60% (n = 93) response rate was achieved.
Findings indicate that simulation using high fidelity simulators is perceived to be a valuable method of learning, which should positively impact on the clinical effectiveness of nursing students approaching the transition to registered nurses. Furthermore participants believed that their experience with high fidelity simulators enhanced the safety of their practice.
This study has strengthened the case for using high fidelity simulators as a means of assisting linkage of theory to practice. Whilst there are limitations to the realism of high fidelity simulators, the majority of subjects considered simulation an authentic learning experience.
New knowledge from this research suggests that high fidelity simulators may contribute significantly to the preparation for nursing students' final key stage management assessment prior to entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. Although engagement with the high fidelity simulators can be anxiety provoking, this may precede perceived augmentation of learning, skill and confidence.
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