Comparing Three Clinical Environments for Nurse Practitioner Students

Abstract : Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) students must be prepared upon graduation to care for a diverse range of patients across the lifespan. Given the increasing complexity of today’s healthcare system, growing numbers of chronically ill patients, and provider shortages nationwide, NPs are at the forefront of quality healthcare provision. Twenty-four NP students at an Upper Midwestern University compare how students perceived their learning needs were met in three settings: Traditional clinical environment; Face-to-face clinical simulation environment; and Screen-based simulation environment using the Clinical Learning Environment Comparison Survey 2.0 and debriefing sessions. Students reported increased confidence in caring for pediatric and obstetric patients. Validating that screen -based simulations can be as effective in meeting NP student learning needs compared to traditional clinical.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: Family Nurse practitioner (FNP) students perceived their learning needs were met in comparing three different clinical settings. This research aims the learner to assess the effectiveness of implementation of screen-based simulation on NP students’ development of skills required to effectively care for patients and to consider simulation for assessment of student competency in NP education.