Concept-Based Simulation Increases Student Confidence

• In Event: 56.082 - Poster Session 12
  In Poster Session: 56.082-8 - Poster Session: Education and Assessment in the Professions

Abstract

This study reviewed nursing student confidence through a pre-test/post-test survey after the intervention of a new delivery of simulation education was provided. Students were given an iBook with concept-based patient information. Students came together for a pre-brief, were given time to care for their simulated patient and then debriefed how each patient’s disease process fit into the concepts provided. Student took a pre-test survey to measure their feelings of confidence in the beginning of the course and then a post-test survey at the end of the course. Exam 1 and Final Exam grades were then compared to determine if the feelings of confidence correlated with their actual demonstration of knowledge. Students demonstrated improvement in confidence and academic achievement overall.

Author

• Crystel Farina, Chesapeake College