NCSBN National Simulation Study. Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

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1 NCSBN National Simulation Study Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

2 NCSBN Simulation Study Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON) is one of 10 schools chosen by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to participate in a landmark national study exploring the role of simulation in prelicensure clinical nursing education.

3 NCSBN Simulation Study As a member of the incoming Traditional 2013 class, you have the opportunity to participate. Participation in the study will last for two years, from Fall 2011 through graduation in May You can also volunteer to continue in the study for an additional year as a newly licensed practicing nurse. Everyone who signs up for the study will receive free access to ATI Nursing Education resources, including study guides, printable materials, and practice tests.

4 NCSBN Simulation Study The study aims to: Highlight current best practices in simulation use Evaluate learning occurring with various amounts of simulation substituting for clinical hours Establish key simulation standards and learning experiences Evaluate new graduates ability to translate educational experiences into the workplace

5 Purposes of the NCSBN Study 1. To determine if there are differences in educational outcomes among graduating nursing students when 50%, 25%, or up to 10% of traditional clinical hours are substituted with simulation experiences 2. To evaluate clinical competency, nursing knowledge, and learning needs met in each clinical/simulation environment

6 Study Procedure Students will be randomly assigned to one of three study groups: Up to 10 % group (traditional JHUSON simulation curriculum; 1-2 hours of simulation for most courses) 25 % group (25% of clinical time will be substituted with simulation - 28 hours for most courses) 50 % group (50% of clinical time will be substituted with simulation - 56 hours for most courses)

7 What are Clinicals? Hands-on learning experiences where students directly care for patients in various healthcare environments Students in a clinical group often meet with an instructor at the beginning and end of the clinical day for a pre- and postconference

8 What is Simulation? Simulated clinical experiences involve using high-tech, computerized manikins to practice skills Simulations are conducted with trained simulation faculty along with clinical instructors Each simulation is followed with a debriefing session to discuss the simulation

9 A Typical Simulation Day Groups will rotate through several different stations and care for multiple simulated patients each day Stations may involve manikins, standardized patients, role-playing, computerized clinical judgment scenarios or skills stations Study participants will rotate roles throughout the day

10 A Typical Simulation Day Debriefing will occur immediately following each scenario and will be conducted by a member of the study team Clinical Instructors will be present throughout the simulation day and will evaluate study participants assigned to primary nursing roles

11 Participation Details Your participation is entirely voluntary You may choose not to participate You may withdraw at anytime (you may need to stay in the assigned clinical group until the end of the semester) If the principal investigator believes that you are not fully participating or that the study is contrary to your best interest, your participation can be discontinued

12 Compensation You will not be paid for participating in this study As a participant, you will have full access to ATI services free of charge for the entire time you are a student at JHUSON and for one full year after you graduate

13 Risks and Inconveniences There are no physical risks Some students may feel uncomfortable about sharing information or may feel anxious in the simulation environment Participants will be carefully monitored throughout the study An Oversight Committee will monitor the progress of the study and student/study issues, concerns, and developing outcomes

14 Alternatives to Participation If you choose not to participate: You will be assigned to receive clinical and simulation time as usual You will be evaluated as usual by your clinical instructor You will not have to complete study-required surveys You will not be allowed to take the computerized ATI tests or receive complimentary access to ATI materials

15 Confidentiality A study number will be assigned to you Data will be kept confidential to the extent allowed by federal and state law No published results will identify you, and your name will not be associated with the findings Study records/data will be stored in locked filing cabinets

16 NCSBN Study Team Kathie Kushto-Reese, RN, MSN; Phyllis Naumann, RN, ANP; Pamela Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF; Joyce Vazzano, RN, ANP; Sandy Swoboda, RN, MSN; Maggie Neal PhD, RN

17 Questions? Contact me! Joyce Vazzano (Project Coordinator)