NCSBN

National

Simulation

StudyJohns Hopkins University School of Nursing

NCSBN Simulation StudyJohns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON) is one of 10 schools chosen by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to participate in a landmark national study exploring the role of simulation in prelicensure clinical nursing education.

NCSBN Simulation Study

As a member of the incoming Traditional 2013 class, you have the opportunity to participate. Participation in the study will last for two years, from Fall 2011 through graduation in May 2013. You can also volunteer to continue in the study for an additional year as a newly licensed practicing nurse. Everyone who signs up for the study will receive free access to ATI Nursing Education resources, including study guides, printable materials, and practice tests.

NCSBN Simulation Study

The study aims to:

Highlight current best practices in simulation use

Evaluate learning occurring with various amounts

of simulation substituting for clinical hours

Establish key simulation standards and learning

experiences

Evaluate new graduates’ ability to translate

educational experiences into the workplace

Purposes of the NCSBN Study

1. To determine if there are differences in

educational outcomes among graduating

nursing students when 50%, 25%, or up to

10% of traditional clinical hours are substituted

with simulation experiences

2. To evaluate clinical competency, nursing knowledge, and learning needs met in each clinical/simulation environment

Study ProcedureStudents will be randomly assigned to one of three

study groups:

Up to 10 % group (traditional JHUSON simulation curriculum; 1-2 hours of simulation for most courses)

25 % group (25% of clinical time will be substituted with simulation - 28 hours for most courses)

50 % group (50% of clinical time will be substituted with simulation - 56 hours for most courses)

What are “Clinicals”?

Hands-on learning experiences where students directly care for patients in various healthcare environments

Students in a clinical group often meet with an instructor at the beginning and end of the clinical day for a pre- and post-conference

What is Simulation?

Simulated clinical experiences involve using high-tech, computerized manikins to practice skills

Simulations are conducted with trained simulation faculty along with clinical instructors

Each simulation is followed with a debriefing session to discuss the simulation

A Typical Simulation Day

Groups will rotate through several different stations and care for multiple simulated patients each day

Stations may involve manikins, standardized patients, role-playing, computerized clinical judgment scenarios or skills stations

Study participants will rotate roles throughout the day

A Typical Simulation Day

Debriefing will occur immediately following each scenario and will be conducted by a member of

the study team

Clinical Instructors will be present throughout the

simulation day and will evaluate study participants assigned to primary nursing roles

Participation Details

Your participation is entirely voluntary

You may choose not to participate

You may withdraw at anytime (you may need to

stay in the assigned clinical group until the end of the semester)

If the principal investigator believes that you are not fully participating or that the study is contrary to your best interest, your participation can be discontinued

Compensation

You will not be paid for participating in this study

As a participant, you will have full access to ATI services free of charge for the entire time you are a student at JHUSON and for one full year after you graduate

Risks and Inconveniences There are no physical risks

Some students may feel uncomfortable about sharing information or may feel anxious in the simulation environment

Participants will be carefully monitored throughout the study

An Oversight Committee will monitor the progress of the study and student/study issues, concerns, and developing outcomes

Alternatives to ParticipationIf you choose not to participate: You will be assigned to receive clinical and

simulation time as usual

You will be evaluated as usual by your clinical instructor

You will not have to complete study-required surveys

You will not be allowed to take the computerized ATI tests or receive complimentary access to ATI materials

Confidentiality

A study number will be assigned to you

Data will be kept confidential to the extent

allowed by federal and state law

No published results will identify you, and your name will not be associated with the findings

Study records/data will be stored in locked filing cabinets

NCSBN Study Team

Kathie Kushto-Reese, RN, MSN; Phyllis Naumann, RN, ANP; Pamela Jeffries, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF; Joyce Vazzano, RN, ANP; Sandy Swoboda, RN, MSN; Maggie Neal PhD, RN

Questions?

Contact me!

Joyce Vazzano (Project Coordinator)

jvazzan1@son.jhmi.edu

410-614-2811