Publications by authors named "Laura C Sessions"

Introduction: Well-designed simulation-based learning (SBL) experiences enhance students' self-confidence, self-efficacy, clinical judgment, and psychomotor skill development. An emerging concept in SBL research is psychological safety. There is currently no research on factors influencing psychological safety specifically related to the SBL environment, nor is there any literature found to determine whether intrinsic student characteristic, such as self-compassion and resilience, contributes to SBL learning outcomes.

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Aim: The aim of this study was to understand stress, resilience, and compassion satisfaction of nursing faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify factors related to their job satisfaction.

Background: The impacts of COVID-19 on faculty stress, resilience, compassion satisfaction, and job satisfaction were unknown.

Method: A mixed-methods survey was distributed electronically to nursing faculty in the United States.

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Aim: To gain an understanding of the experiences of nurse educators during the COVID-19 crisis.

Background: The pandemic forced the closure of colleges and universities nationwide. Nurse educators were challenged to offer didactic and experiential learning in online formats.

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Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges to the health care workforce. Little is known about the effect of the pandemic on new RNs and their preparedness for such a crisis. This study explored the lived experiences of RNs transitioning from students to professionals during the pandemic.

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Aims: The aim of this study was to determine nurses' perceptions of supports and barriers to high-alert medication (HAM) administration safety.

Design: A qualitative descriptive design was used.

Methods: Eighteen acute care nurses were interviewed about HAM administration practices.

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