Maintaining Clinical Continuity Through Virtual Simulation During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Nurs Educ
; 59(9): 522-525, 2020 Sep 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-738670
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, university instruction was transitioned online, including an undergraduate nursing clinical course. Charged with developing and executing virtual simulations, an online clinical course was conceived.METHOD:
Simulated clinical experiences were crafted using a combination of student preassignments and video-conferencing facilitated by faculty. Each experience included the collective review of a case study and student-developed care plans before viewing and debriefing a series of videos. Students summarized their experience in a weekly written reflection.RESULTS:
Student feedback was examined through their reflections and verbal responses. The videos served as catalysts for robust discussion. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive related to an interactive experience, a heightened sense of teamwork, and enhanced comprehension by sharing differing perspectives of common experiences.CONCLUSION:
This educational innovation was successful in creating an engaging environment that facilitated student learning and a sense of togetherness during a global pandemic. The use of technology enabled the continuity of a productive teaching-learning experience. [J Nurs Educ. 2020;59(9)522-525.].
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Education, Distance
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Curriculum
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Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
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Simulation Training
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Nurs Educ
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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