Clinical Simulation for nursing students a proposal for laboratory practices
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Patient safety, Simulation, Nursing, University educationAbstract
Patient safety is a maxim to which healthcare organisations are paying increasing attention; and being able to guarantee it means striving for excellence in care. To achieve this objective, practice is fundamental, and clinical simulation, in all its variants, is a very valuable tool for improving a multitude of skills. It is increasingly being incorporated into the teaching methodology of universities and healthcare centres. Simulation has evolved over recent decades, with rapid advancements in recent years, thanks to technological progress and the numerous advantages it offers. Learning and assessment in nursing through simulation is widely accepted by students and simulation instructors alike. It fulfils all phases of experiential learning and is the preferred option for practising necessary skills in critical situations. Simulation as a methodology in undergraduate nursing can be integrated with evaluated educational models to ensure appropriate and effective teaching. The dilemmas in its use must be considered, and the limits of reality and its implications for human care must be presented.
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