Overcoming a Barrier to Rural Nursing Education through Simulation

Mary E. Radford*
Department Chair and Associate Professor, The University of Tennessee, Martin, USA.
Periodicity:February - April'2018
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/JNUR.8.1.14235

Abstract

The shortage of clinical sites can be a particular problem for rural nursing programs. One remedy to the shortage of clinical sites is to incorporate simulation into nursing curricula. The purpose of this study was to offer high-fidelity simulation opportunities to students in a rural baccalaureate nursing education program. Students' satisfaction with the simulation experiences and self-confidence levels were measured using the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning tool (NLN, 2018). Scores indicated a high level of satisfaction with the simulations and a high level of self confidence post-simulation. The outcomes support the formal integration of a simulation program into the curriculum of the rural nursing program. Simulation can help overcome barriers to clinical access found in rural nursing programs.

Keywords

Nursing, Nursing Education, Rural Nursing Education, Simulation.

How to Cite this Article?

Radford, M.E. (2018). Overcoming a Barrier To Rural Nursing Education Through Simulation. i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 8(1), 11-14. https://doi.org/10.26634/JNUR.8.1.14235

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