Integration of a Simulation Curriculum Across Semesters in an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program.

J Pediatr Health Care

Christine A. Schindler, Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, and Graduate Program Director, Acute Care/Dual Track Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Options, and Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.

Published: June 2022

Introduction: Simulation is a common strategy for health care education. Research regarding simulation for nurse practitioner education is sparse. This paper describes the integration of a nine simulation session curriculum into a nurse practitioner program, including motivating factors, process description, and lessons learned.

Results: Students report high satisfaction and improved perception of confidence and competence of knowledge, skills, and performance.

Discussion: Integrated learning experiences and outcomes that span an educational program are needed in thetransition to competency-based education. This description serves as a guide for other programs seeking to incorporate simulation-based education.

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