Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education for Ambulatory Care Registered Nurses and Health Professions Students.

Ambulatory care RNs and health professions students have limited education on interprofessional care before entering clinical settings. This article describes a program evaluation of a simulation-enhanced interprofessional education (Sim-IPE) experience designed for ambulatory care RNs and health professions students. An 11-item electronic post-Sim-IPE survey was administered to collect perceptions of the Sim-IPE experience. Most responses indicated the Sim-IPE promoted learning about each other's roles, was designed for their level of knowledge and skills, and provided sufficient information. The participants indicated that they felt supported and would use their learning in a clinical setting. Open-ended survey responses identified positive aspects of the Sim-IPE, areas for improvement, and suggestions for future Sim-IPE. The National League for Nursing Jeffries Simulation Theory was used to guide a program evaluation of the Sim-IPE. The program evaluation identified positive aspects and areas for improvement for future interprofessional education experiences. .