| Title |
Kendrick, Anne_DNP_2023 |
| Alternative Title |
Implementation of Virtual Simulation Into Clinical Learning Experiences for Family Nurse Practitioner Students |
| Creator |
Kendrick, Anne |
| Collection Name |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Description |
The following Doctor of Nursing Practice disseration describes a project aimed to integrate virtual simulation (VS) into didactic courses in a DNP-FNP program to supplement clinical experiences that were not consistently available in pediatric, women's health, and mental health settings. In preparation for VS implementation, DNP-FNP faculty received training on simulation basics, such as facilitating, debriefing, and promoting learning in simulation and VS |
| Abstract |
Purpose: The project aimed to integrate virtual simulation (VS) into didactic courses in a DNP-FNP program to supplement clinical experiences that were not consistently available in pediatric, women's health, and mental health settings. In preparation for VS implementation, DNP-FNP faculty received training on simulation basics, such as facilitating, debriefing, and promoting learning in simulation and VS.; Methods: The faculty simulation training was presented on the basics of simulation, VS, and the application of VS into the curriculum, including a post-VS discussion assignment template. The faculty also participated in a mid-fidelity simulation and scenario debriefing. In addition, two pre- and post-survey assessments were administered to assess faculty attitudes and the adoption of simulation.; Results: The post-survey results indicated that faculty had an increased perception of simulation's positive effects on students' learning. Faculty also improved their knowledge and adoption of simulation. In addition, faculty had an increased belief that learning about simulation prepared them to implement VS, positively affecting students' clinical judgment skills.; Implications for Practice: The faculty's comfort level with facilitating and debriefing simulation, including VS, improved after the training, so faculty were more prepared to implement VS into the DNP-FNP curriculum. Faculty used the post-VS discussion assignment template in the curriculum to facilitate student debriefing through reflection questions and an online discussion. VS scenarios implemented into the curriculum focused on pediatrics, women's health, and mental health to improve the clinical preparedness of DNP-FNP students. |
| Subject |
Virtual reality; Medical education; Education |
| Keywords |
simulation; faculty simulation training; virtual simulation; student clinical learning |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2023 |
| Medium |
Dissertations |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
65 page pdf; 1.6 MB |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Doctor of Nursing Practice. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6f4f943 |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
129766 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6f4f943 |
