Evaluating Clinical Simulation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2015
Abstract
Problem: This article reviews the findings of a year-long process of evaluation by faculty involved in clinical simulation. The process involved only one faculty reviewer, and the findings demonstrated various deficiencies present in students' performance of selected clinical scenarios. Methods: A simulation rubric and set clinical scenarios were developed in order to evaluate students' performance. The student's performance was graded and was made part of the senior student's final clinical course grade. The students were required to conduct a clinical simulation activity, as if they were the nurse caring for the patient. They performed a complete assessment, basic interventions, and interdisciplinary communication, along with computerized documentation. Findings: The findings showed deficits in the areas of medication administration, patient assessment, and communication. Conclusion: As a result, the faculty has looked at ways to improve these areas and to more fully incorporate simulation activities into the nursing curriculum.
Publication Title
Nursing Forum
Volume
50
Issue
2
First Page
109
Last Page
115
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1111/nuf.12075
PubMed ID
24397878
ISSN
00296473
E-ISSN
17446198
Citation Information
Cummings. (2015). Evaluating Clinical Simulation. Nursing Forum (Hillsdale), 50(2), 109–115. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12075