Citation

Perez A, Gaehle K, Sobczak B, Stein K. Clin. Simul. Nurs. 2022; 62: 66-72.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ecns.2021.10.003

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Virtual simulation research focusing on comparison of perceptions between students from different types of graduate nursing programs is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of virtual simulation to experience difficult conversations and to evaluate differences in perceptions between nurse educator (NE), family nurse practitioner (FNP), and nurse anesthesia (NA) students.

METHOD: Virtual simulations focusing on suicide awareness, opioid misuse, and conflict resolution were implemented.

RESULTS: A total of 105 students participated. The majority perceived virtual simulation as realistic and applicable to practice. FNP students were more likely to have experienced a similar situation in practice prior to simulation than NA and NE students. Overall rating of the simulation was significantly higher among FNP and NE students compared to NA students.

CONCLUSIONS: Virtual simulation is useful for experiencing challenging interactions that might not be encountered in practicum. Further research is needed to evaluate long-term application into practice. © 2021

Language: en

Keywords

students; communication; difficult conversations; graduate nursing education; virtual simulation