Using International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards to Evaluate the Rigor of High-Fidelity Simulation Learning Experiences

Patti G. Grota, Cynthia O'Neal

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Abstract

Background: Ensuring rigorous simulation-based learning experiences (SLEs) is an essential step before substituting two or more clinical hours with one hour of simulation. Methods: SLE evaluation rubric was developed based on international standards to evaluate SLE quality and to promote standardization for 2:1 substitution. Eight SLEs across courses were evaluated using the rubric in blinded peer review. Results: Reliability between reviewers reached 100% agreement before approving for 2:1 substitution. (Cohen's k = 1.0) Conclusions: The rubric is an effective way to standardize plans for high quality SLE. Further studies of validity and reliability need to be conducted.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)50-56
Number of pages7
JournalClinical Simulation in Nursing
Volume46
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2020

Keywords

  • clinical nursing education
  • clinical/simulation ratio
  • faculty governance
  • rubrics to measure simulation quality
  • simulation standards

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Education
  • Nursing (miscellaneous)

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