Simulated experiences: Nursing students share their perspectives

被引:46
作者
Baxter, Pamela [1 ]
Akhtar-Danesh, Noori [1 ]
Valaitis, Ruta [1 ]
Stanyon, Wendy [2 ]
Sproul, Susan [3 ]
机构
[1] McMaster Univ, Sch Nursing, Fac Hlth Sci, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada
[2] Univ Ontario, Inst Technol, Fac Hlth Sci, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
[3] Durham Coll, Sch Hlth & Community Serv, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
关键词
Q-methodology; Nursing student; Technology; Simulation; Nursing education; HIGH-FIDELITY SIMULATION; Q-METHODOLOGY; PERCEPTIONS; EDUCATION; HEALTH; INFORMATION; TECHNOLOGY; OPINIONS; FACULTY; NURSES;
D O I
10.1016/j.nedt.2009.05.003
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 [教育学原理];
摘要
In an attempt to address a shortage of clinical nursing placements, the rising complexity of care and to increase preparedness of students entering clinical settings, the provincial government of Ontario invested significant funding for the purchase of simulation equipment in undergraduate Schools of Nursing. What students believe about simulation and learning can influence how it is used and can also provide faculty with a better understanding of how it can best be implemented. This study explored nursing students' viewpoints about the use of simulation in their nursing programs. Q-methodology was the research approach used. In total, 24 students from 17 universities and colleges participated in the study. Although all students felt that simulated experiences could support learning overall, four groups of students were identified who had differing viewpoints. Described as reflectors, reality skeptics, comfort seekers, and technology savvies, these four groups of students require unique approaches to better engage them in learning with simulation. This study provides recommendations for faculty to consider, taking into account these varied viewpoints regarding simulation in nursing education. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:859 / 866
页数:8
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