This pilot study explores the experiences of undergraduate nursing students using standardized patient (SP) methodology as a form of experiential education in their transition to practice. Given that the nature of nurses’ work takes place in diverse and complex care settings, the use and application of SP Methodology is essential in the transition to practice. Gaining both evidence and understanding of how this form of pedagogical methodology benefits nurse educators and students are a motivating factor. In this study the use of SP simulation functions as a learning tool by providing participants with a realistic clinical environment that explores the character and personality they are interacting with. This exposes participants to be both actively involved in self-assessment and obtain sustainable formative feedback. Findings have facilitated an understanding of critical emotional competencies including communication and interpersonal skills, conflict and leadership skills and physical examination and interviewing skills which are empirically linked to effective performance in nursing education and practice.
FUNDED BY:
Faculty of Health Minor Research Grant – York University, 2015
Peisachovich, E. H., Gal, R., & Johnson, S. (2017). Experiences of undergraduate nursing students of standardized patient methodology in their transition to nursing practice in Ontario Canada. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 7(3), 1–11. doi:10.5430/jnep.v7n3p1
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Peisachovich, E. (2016, April). Experiences of 4th year nursing students with human simulators in their transition to practice. The STTI/NLN Nursing Education Research Conference, Washington, DC, USA.