Abstract:

Objective: How are clinical judgment and reflection enhanced with use of simulation is an area that requires exploration in addition to developing evidence about how best to prepare faculty and students for simulation. Simulation has proven to be an effective teaching strategy. Incorporating best practices to optimal learning outcomes continues to require development. Methods: Triangulated evaluatory pilot study using Survey Monkey for data collection. Seven students and 4 educators provided the convenience sample. Results: All participants felt more prepared with the prebriefing preparatory material. Students felt they had a better grasp of the simulation experience with sufficient understanding to respond effectively and decide on a course of nursing action to participate in patient care. Instructors felt more prepared with the additional information to effectively facilitate the simulation. Conclusions: Preparatory material enhanced simulation experience which further enhanced clinical judgment and reflective practice. Simulation is essential to continued education of nursing students, preparing faculty and students for simulation improves outcomes.

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