Translating Learning from Simulation to Clinical: A Narrative Study of Nursing Students' Experiences.
Keywords
nursing education, simulation, nursing student, Kolb's experiential learning theory; experiential learning
Abstract
Background
Simulation in nursing education significantly impacts clinical practice. However, transitioning experiential learning from simulated environments to real-world clinical settings can be challenging for nursing students.
Aim
This study aims to explore nursing students’ experiences in simulation and their application of learned skills in real-world clinical settings.
Methods
The authors employed a narrative study design involving nursing students as participants. Data were collected via semi-structured, recorded interviews. Narrative analysis was conducted to interpret the experiences within the framework of Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory.
Results
Key findings revealed that simulation effectively prepared students for clinical practice by enhancing their ability to recognize and respond to adverse events and cope with unexpected outcomes, increasing preparedness, and improving leadership skills. The narratives highlighted the continuity of learning from simulation to clinical setting application.
Conclusions
The study underscores the importance of simulation in nursing education and its role in helping students transfer knowledge from simulation to real-world clinical experiences. The findings suggest practical implications for educators to enhance simulation-based learning and to support effective transitions to clinical settings.
Original Publication Citation
Watson, A. L., *Young, C. D., Thomas, D., *Tapp, D. M., **Holyoak, S., & **Gardner, T. (2024). Translating Learning from Simulation to Clinical: A Narrative Study of Nursing Students' Experiences. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2024.10.013
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Watson, Adrianna Lorraine PhD, RN, CCRN, TCRN; Young, Chelsey Drury; Thomas, Daphne; Tapp, Daluchukwu Megwalu; Holyoak, Saydie; and Gardner, Tali, "Translating Learning from Simulation to Clinical: A Narrative Study of Nursing Students' Experiences." (2025). Faculty Publications. 7753.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/7753
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2025-01-22
Publisher
Teaching and Learning in Nursing; Elsevier
Language
English
College
Nursing
Copyright Status
Elsevier
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