The effects of pediatric community simulation experience on the self-confidence and satisfaction of baccalaureate nursing students: A quasi-experimental study
Lubbers J.; Rossman C.
2016
Nurse Education Today
36
10.1016/j.nedt.2016.01.013
Objectives: Simulation in nursing education is a means to transform student learning and respond to decreasing clinical site availability. This study proposed an innovative simulation experience where students completed community based clinical hours with simulation scenarios. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pediatric community simulation experience on the self-confidence of nursing students. Bandura's (1977) Self-Efficacy Theory and Jeffries' (2005) Nursing Education Simulation Framework were used. Design: This quasi-experimental study collected data using a pre-test and posttest tool. The setting was a private, liberal arts college in the Midwestern United States. Participants: Fifty-four baccalaureate nursing students in a convenience sample were the population of interest. The sample was predominantly female with very little exposure to simulation prior to this study. Methods: The participants completed a 16-item self-confidence instrument developed for this study which measured students' self-confidence in pediatric community nursing knowledge, skill, communication, and documentation. Results: The overall study showed statistically significant results (t = 20.70, p < 0.001) and statistically significant results within each of the eight 4-item sub-scales (p < 0.001). Students also reported a high level of satisfaction with their simulation experience. Conclusions: The data demonstrate that students who took the Pediatric Community Based Simulation course reported higher self-confidence after the course than before the course. Higher self-confidence scores for simulation participants have been shown to increase quality of care for patients. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd.
Community nursing roles; Pediatric nursing; Self-confidence; Simulation
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