EFFICACY OF USING SIMULATION FOR TRAINING UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS IN NAM DINH UNIVERSITY OF NURSING

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation technique in training of clinical skills for novice bachelor nursing students. Methods: The one group pre-test and post-test educational intervention combined with the qualitative survey with structured interview. Pre- and post-intervention evaluation tools included: Nursing Knowledge Questionnaire; National League of Nursing Questionnaires (NLN, 2005) and Creighton Simulation Evaluation Instrument. Descriptive and paired t-test statistical methods used for quantitative data analysis and contents analysis used for qualitative data. Results: From the students’ perspective, the results revealed that simulation technique improved performance skills (t = -33.95), critical thinking skills (t = -33.95) and self-confidence (t = -29.45) with p < 0.001. From the instructor’s perspective, the results did suggest that simulation technique may positively influence nursing competency (t = -12.43) with p < 0.001. Conclusion: Simulation technique significantly improved the students’ performance skills, critical thinking skills, satisfaction, self-confidence and nursing competency. A further study on all nursing student levels should be conducted to more fully evaluate the effectiveness of simulation technique at the Pre-clinical practice Center.