A Mixed Methods Case Study Exploring Simulation and Caring in Nursing Education

Current research in nursing education suggests a shift from traditional didactic transmission methods to student-centered pedagogies to prepare nursing students with substantive knowledge necessary for competent practice in a complex healthcare environment. Simulation has emerged as a pedagogy that offers students the opportunity to critically think, solve problems, and care for diverse patients in a nonthreatening, safe environment. As the use of simulation increases, a concern is whether or not it can hinder the development of caring behaviors necessary for competent and compassionate nursing practice. This research was a study of nursing students’ descriptions of the simulation experience, and perceptions of caring in nursing along with the display of caring behaviors in the simulated environment. Key findings include: 1) simulation was viewed as a positive and negative learning experience by students; 2) students displayed nonverbal and verbal caring behaviors during simulation; 3) students believed displaying caring in a simulated environment was challenging because the simulator could not respond as an actual person.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

Education

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Harmon, Carla Armstead

• nursing education
• caring
• simulation

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Identifier

etd-03272015-164340
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/750

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.lsu.edu:gradschool_dissertations-1749