Enhancing Healthcare Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Innovative Simulation Scenarios
The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT launched in late 2022 immediately impacted academia, healthcare, and research (Cascella, Montomoli, Bellini,& Bignami, 2023; Karabacak, Ozkara, Margetis, Wintermark,& Bisdas, 2023; Miao& Ahn, 2023). Using natural language models and machine learning algorithms, ChatGPT, an open-source AI platform synthesizes significant volumes of internet data to generate output (Harder, 2023; Scerri& Morin, 2023). Users can query ChatGPT with questions or prompts and it will generate human sounding text responses using data from many online sources such as books, web pages, and conversati...
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - December 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jacqueline Vaughn, Shannon H. Ford, Melissa Scott, Carolyn Jones, Allison Lewinski Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
“If You've Trained, Then It's Much Easier”—Health Care Professionals’ Experiences of Participating in Simulation
Simulations in health care can be understood as tools and/or environments that mimic an aspect of clinical care (Cook et al., 2011). The use of simulations in clinical contexts has been shown to lead to a number of quality improvements (Barlow, Dickie, Morse, Bonney,& Simon, 2017; Lutgendorf et al., 2017; Thrasher et al., 2018). It provides health care professionals with the opportunity of professional training while removing the patient from their learning curve and offers a safe environment for practice and learning. (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - December 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Manuela Schmidt, Magnus Berndtzon, Diana Nichitelea Source Type: research
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Self-Debrief Prior to an Asynchronous Debrief
Virtual simulation games (VSG) are frequently used to prepare students for clinical placements as they are a proven alternative to face-to-face simulation within nursing education (Verkuyl et al., 2021). As a teaching strategy, virtual technology has demonstrated an increase in student engagement and critical thinking abilities (Padilha et al., 2019). Debriefing is an important learning strategy because it supports learners to understand and revise previously held knowledge to improve their practice (INACSL, 2016). (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - December 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie Atthill, Treva Job Source Type: research
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) for High-Stakes Assessment of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists (CRNAs)
Certified registered nurse anesthesiologists (CRNAs) provide effective anesthesia to patients with unique surgical needs and comorbidities. Nurse anesthesiologists administer anesthesia, serve as patient advocates, and respond to life-threatening medical emergencies. The acquisition and maintenance of knowledge and skills needed to function as a CRNA are imperative, making initial certification and maintenance of certification important requirements for all CRNAs. (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - December 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jocelyn N. Sammons, Jeffrey A. Groom, Suzie Kardong-Edgren, Virginia C. Simmons Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Incorporating Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice ™(HSSOBP™) During Community Disaster Drills
Mass casualty disasters, like airplane crashes, are global problems that can negatively impact communities (World Health Organization, 2023). While nurses are essential to disaster response, most are not adequately prepared (Alim, Kawabata& Nakazawa, 2015; Labrague et al., 2018). Many disaster simulations involve nursing students playing all roles, which prevents learning with and from other disciplines (Dinh, Tori, Francis& Hines, 2021). Immersing nursing students in a large-scale, community-based drill can enhance their disaster management competency and facilitate interprofessional learning (Alim et al., 2015), but foll...
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - December 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Peggy P. Hill, Desiree A. D íaz Tags: Innovations in Simulation Source Type: research
A New Chapter in Clinical Simulation in Nursing
As I reflect on the past 6 years as the Editor in Chief of Clinical Simulation in Nursing, it is with a mix of pride and nostalgia that I announce the transition to a new phase for our esteemed journal. It has been a privilege to serve as the steward of this publication since 2017, and I am delighted to pass the baton to a highly accomplished and respected academic, Professor Lisa McKenna. Effective January 1, 2024, Professor McKenna will assume the role of Editor in Chief for Clinical Simulation in Nursing. (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - December 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Nicole Harder Source Type: research
Evaluating Use of Practice Interview Simulations in an Online Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing Course
Diagnostic interviewing is the cornerstone of practice for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. This set of skills has nuanced complexity unique to the field in that it is highly dependent upon oral communication, establishing trust and rapport, and is less reliant upon physical examinations, diagnostic or lab testing (Sunnqvist, Karlsson, Lindell,& Fors, 2016). Teaching therapeutic interaction in an online psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program presents unique challenges. (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - December 2, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Tracy Davies, Linda Merillat Source Type: research
Using Simulation to Develop Clinical Reasoning Skills for Registered Practical Nurses New to Acute Care
Healthcare organizations, especially hospitals, throughout Canada and the world have been experiencing challenges with health human resources due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses have left acute care environments due to challenging working conditions and increased psychological burden while others have left the profession entirely (Canadian Federation of Nurses Untions, 2022). This has resulted in a significant shortage of nurses which was an already growing concern prepandemic (Marć, Bartosiewicz, Burzyńska, Chmiel,& Januszewicz, 2019). (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Dale-Tam, Leah Dale Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
The Silent Epidemic: Addressing the Abuse of Prelicensure Nursing Students in Simulation
Recently, there has been a surge in discussions surrounding student abuse in simulation in nursing education. It is disheartening to acknowledge that this is happening to learners, yet, regrettably, it does not come as a complete surprise. With the increasing integration of simulation into prelicensure nursing programs, there emerges a parallel rise in opportunities for poorly trained educators to traumatize students intentionally or inadvertently under the guise of “nursing education.” Before entering into this discussion, it is important to state that THIS MUST STOP IMMEDIATELY. (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Nicole Harder Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Using Mixed Reality to Practice Difficult Conversations
Nursing educators struggle to provide consistent and impactful clinical experiences that encompass mastery of soft and hard skills throughout the curriculum, mainly due to limited clinical sites and differences across clinical agencies. An important skill set for nursing practice is effective professional and therapeutic communication, yet the opportunity for nursing students to facilitate and master effective communication in an actual clinical setting is generally missing. Nursing students safely engage in communication with assigned patients, nursing staff, and others as part of the care team, while exposure to conversi...
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jaime Hannans, Colleen Nevins Tags: Innovations in Simulation Source Type: research
Seeing Beyond the Screen: Integrating Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care During a Telehealth Simulation
It is reported that 20% of the adult population are victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the United States (Chisholm, Bullock,& Ferguson, 2017). Violence and aggression may occur in any intimate relationship (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG, 2022). Fernandez Lopez et al. (2022) reported IPV rates as high as 28% during the perinatal period. Because pregnant people experiencing IPV are twice as likely to die of homicide-related death, it is critical that nurses identify patients exper iencing violence in their relationships (D'Angelo et al., 2022; Wallace, Gillispie-Bell, Cruz, Da...
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Melissa DeFoor, Ann-Marie Irons, Ashton Glover, Beverly Russell, Wendy Darby Tags: Innovations in Simulation Source Type: research
Utilization of Quick Response Codes for Rapid Facilitator-Generated Feedback During Simulations in Nurse Practitioner Programs
The development of effective and engaging simulations for nurse practitioner learners is supported by tenantsof evidence-based simulation practices including debriefing, timely feedback, and data collection. While numerous feedback tools exist for use by simulation facilitators, the process of rapid dissemination, archival, and retrieval of these important learning moments is challenging. Security measures should be in place to safeguard the outcomes of simulation learning to protect and ensure the psychological safety of any learner. (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Eric S. Hall, Jo Ellen Holt, Mindy Johnson, Jennifer Wilbeck Tags: Innovations in Simulation Source Type: research
Perceived Learning & Confidence to Apply Nursing Theories to Clinical Practice Through Simulation: A Pilot Study
Competence and confidence are needed by new graduate nurses (NGN) to provide safe, patient-centered care. Simulation allows students to demonstrate competence and achievement of course objectives while experiencing a realistic clinical experience in a controlled environment (Franklin& Blodgett, 2021). The positive outcomes of simulation in nursing education are improved critical thinking, patient safety, nursing skill mastery, communication, and clinical judgment (Hanshaw& Dickerson, 2020). (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Katie A. Chargualaf, Briana Aaron, Kelly Russin Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Enhancing Simulation: A Roadmap for Integrating the Electronic Health Record into the Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
The exponential growth of health information technology (IT) has implications for patient safety, quality management, and healthcare costs (Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services [CMS], 2023; HealthIT.gov, 2019b). One example of health IT is the electronic health record (EHR). The EHR is a digital version of an individual's medical record providing centralized access to data for direct and indirect care activities and tracking clinical outcomes (CMS, 2023). EHR proficien cy is required to efficiently navigate the software to diagnose, prescribe, and document care; however, basic-level training commonly occurs on the...
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mahrokh M. Kobeissi Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Nurturing Clinical Decision-Making Through Simulation: Highlighting the Value of the Human Experience Amidst the Rise of Technology
This special issue of Clinical Simulation in Nursing prompts us to contemplate the clinical decision-making education for nurses and other health care professionals. Simulation remains a powerful ally in developing clinical decision-making with its ability to foster experiential learning and provide a platform for reflection and refinement. It has long been one of the preferred strategies for nurses and nursing students to immerse themselves in authentic care scenarios, refine their decision-making skills, and witness the consequences of their choices. (Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing)
Source: Clinical Simulation in Nursing - November 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Patrick Lavoie, Donna McDermott Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
