Nancy McNamara
Waikato Instutute of Technology, New Zealand
Title: Preparing students for clinical placements- The student perspective
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Biography: Nancy McNamara
Abstract
Background: Educating undergraduate nurses in the 21st century provides some very realistic challenges. Decreased government health budgets, increased student numbers and higher patient acuities have resulted in a reduction in the availability and quality of clinical placements. Simulated nursing practice is an innovative strategy designed to address these concerns. A simulation programme was designed for first year undergraduate nursing students to help prepare them for clinical placement.
Aims: The aim of this research is to assess student perspectives and learning from the newly introduced simulation programme
Methods: This study is a descriptive design with Kolb’s experiential theory providing a theoretical framework. 158 first year students taking part in a four day simulation programme chose to complete a questionnaire on programme completion. Students responded to five statements using a likert scale and for the remaining four questions, responses were categorised and merged to form broader categories for discussion.
Results: Students reported significant learning in the areas of basic clinical skills and clinical documentation and collaborative care. 100% of students recommended the programme continue.
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