Keywords

High-Fidelity Simulation, Computerized Case Studies, Clinical Education, Nursing Student, Clinical Performance Evaluation

Authors

1. Sarasnick, Janice A.
2. Pyo, Katrina A.
3. Draper, Jason

Abstract

AIM: The aim of the study was to examine effects of high-fidelity simulation and computerized case studies in an advanced medical-surgical course.

BACKGROUND: The challenges of coordinating clinical education and desire to utilize innovative methods of teaching were the impetus for course design.

METHOD: A retrospective review compared HESI^TM specialty exam scores for groups of the newer and former course design. In the newly configured course, students alternated weekly between simulation and computer-assisted case studies and traditional clinical experiences.

RESULTS: Quantitative methods were utilized to analyze data; HESI specialty exam scores were determined to be statistically significantly higher for the groups of the newer design model.

CONCLUSION: Incorporating case studies and high-fidelity simulation on a biweekly basis may be the reason for improved performance.