Using standardized patients to strengthen nurse practitioner competency in the clinical setting Journal Article

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Authors: Rutherford-Hemming, T.; Jennrich, J. A.
Article Title: Using standardized patients to strengthen nurse practitioner competency in the clinical setting
Abstract: AIM: This paper serves as the outline for a simulation that nurse educators can use to better prepare graduate students for the clinical setting and ensure the student's essential competencies prior to clinical practicum. BACKGROUND: Educators often struggle with whether nurse practitioner students are sufficiently prepared for their clinical practicum once they have successfully completed the didactic component of their coursework. METHOD: This paper addresses the methods by which one institution uses standardized patients in a simulation laboratory to better prepare the graduate students for their first clinical practicum. The implications of using clinical simulation to enhance both student and faculty learning are addressed. RESULTS: Simulation done prior to a student's clinical practicum prepares the student for patient cases in the clinical setting. CONCLUSION: Clinical simulation can enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that nurse practitioner students need in the clinical setting.
Journal Title: Nursing education perspectives
Volume: 34
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1536-5026; 1536-5026
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2013
Start Page: 118
End Page: 121
Language: eng
Notes: JID: 101140025; ppublish