Remediation as a Tool for Simulation: Improving Learner Outcomes
Major
Nursing, BSN
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Nursing
Faculty Advisor
Amanda Kemp
Expected Graduation Date
2026
Location
CNS Atrium
Start Date
4-12-2025 8:30 AM
End Date
4-12-2025 9:30 AM
Abstract
Nursing students today are wading through a plethora of information that is constantly changing. By the end of their stint in college, there are many topics and skills that the nursing student learns that require repetition to safely and effectively practice. Nurses must also be prepared to adapt to rapidly changing healthcare environments, and this ability to respond to change needs to be cultivated from the very start of nursing school. Simulation plays a critical role in nursing education by providing students with a safe space to practice and refine clinical skills, before encountering real patients. Simulation scenarios, using mannequins or standardized actors as patients, allow students to make mistakes, learn from their actions, and develop confidence in their abilities. Debriefing sessions following simulations are considered essential for reflection, as students analyze their strengths and areas for improvement. Traditionally, simulation scenarios are conducted once by students in a specific course, but some educators are considering the potential benefits of allowing students to repeat the same simulations. Research indicates that remediation can increase clinical competency and critical thinking skills in Baccalaureate nursing students. However, challenges such as time constraints, faculty shortages, and limited resources raise concerns about the practicality of remediation. The impact of repeated simulation experiences on nursing students' clinical performance remains uncertain. Following PRISMA guidelines, we will perform a comprehensive analysis of relevant articles on the effects that remediation has on simulation. With the goal being to draw conclusions about the logistical and psychological aspects of simulation remediation. Our literature review is currently underway.
Remediation as a Tool for Simulation: Improving Learner Outcomes
CNS Atrium
Nursing students today are wading through a plethora of information that is constantly changing. By the end of their stint in college, there are many topics and skills that the nursing student learns that require repetition to safely and effectively practice. Nurses must also be prepared to adapt to rapidly changing healthcare environments, and this ability to respond to change needs to be cultivated from the very start of nursing school. Simulation plays a critical role in nursing education by providing students with a safe space to practice and refine clinical skills, before encountering real patients. Simulation scenarios, using mannequins or standardized actors as patients, allow students to make mistakes, learn from their actions, and develop confidence in their abilities. Debriefing sessions following simulations are considered essential for reflection, as students analyze their strengths and areas for improvement. Traditionally, simulation scenarios are conducted once by students in a specific course, but some educators are considering the potential benefits of allowing students to repeat the same simulations. Research indicates that remediation can increase clinical competency and critical thinking skills in Baccalaureate nursing students. However, challenges such as time constraints, faculty shortages, and limited resources raise concerns about the practicality of remediation. The impact of repeated simulation experiences on nursing students' clinical performance remains uncertain. Following PRISMA guidelines, we will perform a comprehensive analysis of relevant articles on the effects that remediation has on simulation. With the goal being to draw conclusions about the logistical and psychological aspects of simulation remediation. Our literature review is currently underway.