Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Learning Outcomes throughout Simulation Experiences

Keywords

simulation, nurse education, learning outcomes, student perceptions

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine undergraduate nursing students’ perceptions regarding learning outcomes developed during simulation experience throughout the nursing program. Students from four different semesters completed surveys following their simulation experience to report their perceptions of learning outcomes (improving communication, increasing nursing skills, understanding classroom material, developing critical thinking, and facilitating teamwork). Results indicated that each semester, students rated increasing nursing skills and developing critical thinking as two of the top three learning outcomes obtained during simulation experiences. Students perceived that developing the learning outcome of facilitating teamwork increased more in later semesters. Improving communication and understanding classroom material were not rated as frequently.

Original Publication Citation

Hunter, C. & Ravert, P. (2010). Nursing students’ perceptions of learning outcomes throughout simulation experiences. Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences. 9 (2010).

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2010

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/8008

Publisher

Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences

Language

English

College

Nursing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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