Clinical Simulation for nursing students a proposal for laboratory practices

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https://doi.org/10.55777/2en9x242

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Patient safety, Simulation, Nursing, University education

Abstract

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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Author Biographies

  • Ana María Fernández Araque, University of Valladolid

    Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid. She holds a PhD from the University of Zaragoza and carries out her teaching and research activities in the field of Health Sciences and Nursing. Her main areas of research include health promotion, ageing, quality of life, pharmacovigilance, drug safety and education in Health Sciences. She has participated in research projects and has published scientific articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals. Her career combines biomedical and clinical research with university teaching, with a particular focus on improving care, prevention, patient safety and the development of innovative methodologies applied to the training of healthcare professionals.

  • Diego Fernández Lázaro, University of Valladolid

    Senior Lecturer in the Department of Histology at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid. He holds a degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry and a PhD in Health Sciences. His research focuses on exercise physiology, sports nutrition, biomarkers, the molecular mechanisms associated with adaptations to exercise, and the effects of nutritional and pharmacological interventions on health and physical performance. He is a researcher with the Neurobiology Research Group at the University of Valladolid and participates in national and international scientific projects and collaborations. He has an extensive record of scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and is active in supervising academic theses, research training, scientific peer review and editorial work.

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2026-10-01

How to Cite

Fernández Araque, A. M., & Fernández Lázaro, D. (2026). Clinical Simulation for nursing students a proposal for laboratory practices. Journal of Learning Styles, 19(39), 77-87. https://doi.org/10.55777/2en9x242