Dissertation
The effect of simulation on the development of clinical judgment in second-degree nursing students
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), Drexel University
Jun 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/pcvn-5c76
Abstract
Nurses are challenged to use critical thinking skills and make sound clinical judgment in achieving optimal patient outcomes and improving patient safety (Alfaro-LeFevre, 2017). Clinical judgment is the ability to interpret patient data, and develop appropriate and timely interventions (Bussard, 2018). The effect of simulation on the development of clinical judgment has been investigated extensively in traditional nursing students. The rapid development of second-degree nursing students to address the nursing shortage (Sedgwick, Kellet, & Kalischuck, 2014), requires further investigation of the effect of simulation on the development of clinical judgment in second-degree nursing students. Opportunities for simulation experiences promote the development of clinical judgment in second-degree nursing students (Mariani, Cantrell, Meakin, & Jenkinson, 2015). This study encompassed a regularly scheduled simulation experience for students enrolled in a gerontology course in a second-degree nursing program. The study used a cross sectional design and encompasses an educational preparation video and demographic survey prior to the simulation. The Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (Lasater, 2007) was used post debriefing and reflection to assess the effect of the simulation on the development of clinical judgment. Statistical analysis using SPSS software was used for data analysis, results, and understanding the implications for translating the evidence into practice.
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- Title
- The effect of simulation on the development of clinical judgment in second-degree nursing students
- Creators
- Mary Ellen Rush - DU
- Contributors
- Linda Wilson (Advisor) - DUCarol Okupniak (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Margaret Harkins (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 56 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Doctoral Nursing; Nursing (Graduate); College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 9608; 991014632601104721