| Title |
Mann, Sharon MSN 2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Using Simulation to Enhance Speaking-Up Behaviors in Nursing Students |
| Creator |
Mann, Sharon |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
This collection features Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) project papers and posters submitted by graduate students as part of the requirements for degree completion. These projects represent applied research and evidence-based practice initiatives addressing a wide range of topics in clinical care, nursing education, healthcare systems, and community health. Each paper demonstrates the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, critical analysis, and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare. |
| Abstract |
Purpose/Aims: Adverse patient events can often be prevented when nurses speak up to advocate; for patients. This project uses simulation to educate student nurses on the importance of speaking; up for patient safety and to increase their confidence in speaking up in healthcare settings.; Rationale/Background: Although patient advocacy is recognized as a fundamental; responsibility of nurses, nurses often hesitate to speak up for patient safety. Barriers such as fears; of conflict, retaliation, harming relationships, or questioning those in authority often prevent; nurses from raising concerns. However, this can result in negative consequences for patients.; Empowering student nurses to speak up for patient safety is critical. Incorporating simulations; with debriefing sessions can enhance student confidence in advocating for patient safety and; increase the frequency of speaking-up behaviors.; Methods: Four 15-minute simulations were developed, each requiring students to advocate for; patient safety. Once the students have completed the simulations, facilitators will conduct; debriefing sessions to emphasize the importance of speaking up and discuss strategies for; overcoming barriers. Pre- and post-simulation surveys will evaluate the impact of the experience; on increasing student confidence in speaking up.; Results: Compared to pre-simulation surveys, post-simulation surveys are expected to reflect; greater confidence and an enhanced sense of responsibility in advocating for patient safety.; Conclusions: Simulations show potential in reducing adverse patient events by encouraging; students to advocate for their patients and enhancing their confidence in speaking up for patient; safety. |
| Subject |
Safety regulations; Nurses--In-service training |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
84 page pdf |
| 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; Master of Science in Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s68sperw |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
154088 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s68sperw |
