Use of simulation-based learning in undergraduate nurse education: An umbrella systematic review.

The value of simulation-based learning in pre-licensure nurse education: A state-of-the-art review and meta-analysis

Perceived benefits and challenges of repeated exposure to high fidelity simulation experiences of first degree accelerated bachelor nursing students

Impact of high-fidelity simulation on the development of clinical judgment and motivation among Lebanese nursing students

Caring behaviours of student nurses: Effects of pre-registration nursing education

Background: The continued use of high fidelity full sized human patient simulation manikins (HF-HPSMs) for developing decision making skills of nursing students has led to growing research focusing its value on student learning and decision making skills. Methods: In October 2012, a cross-sectional survey using the 24-item Nurse Decision-Making Instrument was used to explore the decision making process of 232 pre-registration nursing students (age 22.0 + 5.4; 83.2% female) in Singapore. Results: The independent samples t-tests demonstrated three significant predictive indicators. These indicators include: prior experience in high fidelity simulation based on pre-enrolled nursing course (t = 70.6, p = .001), actual hands-on practice (t = 69.66, p < .005) and active participation in debrief (t = 70.11, p < .005). A complete experience based on role-playing followed by active discussion in debrief was a significant contributor to the decision making process (t = 73.6667, p < .005). However, the regression model indicated active participation in debrief as a significant variable which explained its development (t = 12.633, p < .005). Conclusions: This study demonstrated the usefulness of active participation in simulation learning for an analytic- intuitive approach to decision making, however active participation in debrief was a more important influencing element than role-playing. In situations where resources are limited for students to experience hands-on role-playing, peer reviewing and feedback on others’ experiences could benefit students, just as much. However, further study is warranted to determine the development of HF-HPSMs as a pedagogic tool for enhancing the decision making process of nursing students.

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High fidelity full sized human patient simulation manikins: Effects on decision making skills of nursing students

Context: Escalating healthcare demands combined with diminishing resources underline the importance of ensuring nurses in leading roles, having the capacity to conduct evidence-based research to inform practice. Aims: This study explored the perceptions of research knowledge and experiences of nurses in administrative, teaching and clinical specialist positions to highlight gaps in research provision within educational institutions and healthcare organisations in Singapore. Design/Methods: A mixed-method exploratory descriptive design, using a questionnaire with open and closed questions was employed to obtain the views of nurses on their capacity in conducting research. Convenience sampling was employed in 3 research seminars in Singapore between July-August 2011. Results: Forty seven nurses were recruited and they confirmed good research knowledge and skills but indicated the need for enhanced educational preparation and organisational support to fully embrace a research culture. Conclusions: Research in nursing requires prioritisation and support in educational training and healthcare settings. Otherwise, conducting research would continue to be a lesser priority for nurses, even if they were in teaching or clinical positions which provided significant opportunities to lead or facilitate research. Given that role modeling enhances research culture in nursing, within education and clinical settings, nurses in leadership positions require confidence in conducting research. However, without prioritising research, and filtering this down through the nursing hierarchical system to promote a research culture, new knowledge to improve practice will remain elusive.

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An Exploratory Study of a Research Culture Development by Administrators, Lecturers and Clinical Specialists in Nursing

Online learning has become a practical method in the teaching and learning process, especially during the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, this situation has forced students to adapt to the new norms of the virtual learning environment. This study intends to validate the instrument used to measure the students’ adaptability to online learning (SOLE). A total of 316 students were selected using purposive sampling from several universities in Malaysia. The validity and reliability of SOLE were both evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. As a result of the findings, the instruments remained at 35 items across four constructs, namely physical, spiritual, and emotional as well as the students’ values. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the scales is above 0.85. The results reveal that overall student adaptability is at a high level across all constructs. It was also observed that there is a significant relation between emotional constructs and SOLE (t=4.726, p<0.000), physical constructs and SOLE (t=6.899, p<0.000), as well as between spiritual constructs and SOLE (t=9.461, p<0.000). Based on this finding, the SOLE instrument has proven to be a suitable instrument measurement to assist students in the context of adjusting to an online learning condition, even though further research is necessary to be carried out on a more diverse population.

Asmah Mohd Noor

Papers

Caring behaviours of student nurses: Effects of pre-registration nursing education

High fidelity full sized human patient simulation manikins: Effects on decision making skills of nursing students

An Exploratory Study of a Research Culture Development by Administrators, Lecturers and Clinical Specialists in Nursing

Instrument Measuring the Adaptability of University Students to Online Learning (SOLE) and Its Predicting Factors