Using Simulation to Prepare for Clinicals in Front-Loaded FNP Curricula

Transitioning from a Master of Science degree to a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree in a Family Nurse Practitioner program presents a challenge in course sequencing. If DNP coursework is placed after concurrent clinical and didactic courses, students will encounter situations in clinical that they have not studied in the didactic arena (increasing preceptor burden) and complete their clinicals a year before graduation. We adopted a front-loaded course sequence, placing didactic management courses before the start of clinical courses.
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research