Nursing Simulation Paper

Simulation is a technique, not a technology, to replace or amplify real experiences with guided experiences, often immersive in nature, that evoke or replicate substantial aspects of the real world in a fully interactive fashion” (Gaba, 2009). In my opinion, the use of simulation is beneficial because it can act as a bridge for nursing students who have might problem integrating and applying knowledge to clinical practice. Also, I think the use of simulation may be helpful for improving the lack of confidence in students during the clinical practice. For instance, there are some clinical objectives that must be met during clinical practices. The confidence and competence of a nursing student that does not meet these objectives might drop, and

as a result, stress and frustration might arise. The use of a high-fidelity, low-fidelity, and task trainer simulators in my opinion is crucial because it is a technique that will refine nursing student’s individual ability and decision making to enhances care and improves patient’s safety
In addition, simulation can be used to enhance readiness for practice, teamwork, and collaboration, communication, and leadership. It is time-efficient, cost-effective method to teach healthcare providers to recognize and avoid errors and minimize patient’s health risk (National Research Council, 2011). I think the introduction of simulation is a good idea because it allows nursing students to be more exposed to clinical procedures in which they are expected to be competent. This is because when students make errors, they can try the procedure over again, they will learn from their mistakes, and nobody is being harmed. In conclusion, my opinion on the use of simulation is that it helps to improve learning; it helps develop a proficient communication skills and confidence. Lastly, the deliberate and repetitive practice during simulation in nursing education will help improve nursing student’s competence.