Abstract

Nursing education is experiencing a transition in how students are exposed to clinical situations. Technology, specifically human patient computer simulation, is replacing human exposure in clinical education (Nehring, 2010b). Kaakinen and Arwood (2009) discuss the need to apply learning theories to instructional designs involving simulation for successful learner-centered outcomes. Developing effective teaching strategies using technology to support enhancing student performance outcomes requires a paradigm shift from traditional, clinical-based models.

The purpose of this study was to begin to close research gaps and support development of evidence-based practice in implementing simulation by examining prelicensure nursing students' learning styles and flexibilities relative to clinical judgment performance. A convenience sample (N = 51) was obtained from students enrolled in a state college located in the Southeastern portion of the United States. The study incorporated a nonexperimental correlation design.

Description

This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3518140; ProQuest document ID: 1034586527. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Elizabeth Sharon Robison, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE-A

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Experimental Learning, Simulation Learning, Nursing Students, Clinical Education

Advisor

Carla J. Thompson

Second Advisor

Diane N. Gardner

Third Advisor

Ludmila M. Cosio-Lima

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

The University of West Florida

Degree Year

2012

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-02-09

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