Clinical Nurse Educator AdventHealth Orlando Orlando, FL, United States
Disclosure(s):
Kimberly Martin, MSN, RN, OCN: No financial relationships to disclose
Marika Whitaker, DNP, MHA, RN: No financial relationships to disclose
Abstract : Nursing faculty do not have the time, support, or expertise to create, implement, and evaluate simulations according to evidence-based standards. Lack of structure in simulation processes causes confusion, disorganization, and poor student outcomes. Standardized templates, a peer review process, and a rubric for objectives-based student evaluations are essential for student success. The nursing department was tasked to increase simulation. However, no simulation policies, standards, or templates were in place to ensure quality.
The Simulation Committee standardized simulations based on the INASCL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice and NCSBN Simulation Guidelines for Prelicensure Nursing Education Program.
The project was to review and implement every criterion of INASCL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice to create policies to standardize every aspect of simulation and training. The committee developed standardized templates for simulation and rubrics for evaluation. Full utilization of the simulation standardization process is expected during every step of the development and evaluation of every simulation.
Faculty and students in a BSN and MSN-FNP program, including 25 faculty, 80 clinical adjuncts, and 450 students.
A peer review process was created to evaluate simulation to ensure the standards are met. Measurements include students’ post-simulation survey satisfaction, student simulation performance using an objective evaluation tool, and clinical judgment on exams. Faculty reports improved satisfaction, and adjuncts/students report less confusion.
All aspects of simulation must be standardized. Students will acquire the benefits when simulation processes are standardized. Simulation-based on INASCL standards will support students’ growth through the Clinical Judgement Model and decrease faculty workload.
Learning Objectives:
describe the process of standardizing simulation
describe the peer review process for simulation standardization
acquire knowledge to improve standardization processes within their own settings
