Psychological safety in simulation: Perspectives of nursing students and faculty.

BACKGROUND: As simulation education continues to grow, more consideration has been given to creating and maintaining a psychologically safe simulation learning environment. It is known that failing to provide psychological safety can lead to feelings of incompetence and a lack of confidence with students. However, it is essential to understand what makes and maintains psychological safety in simulation from both student and facilitator's perspectives. In further understanding psychological safety, nursing educators can challenge students to think beyond that of task attainment and into the deeper realm of critical thinking and critical reflection. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to understand students' and facilitators perspectives of psychological safety in simulation. METHODS: Participants in this qualitative interpretive description study were seven students and four faculty that were chosen using convenience sampling. The data was collected over a 2-week period where semi-structured interviews were used to collect the participants perspectives. Data analysis was continuous and iterative and used inductive analysis. RESULTS: There were two student themes which focused on the student-facilitator interaction: 1) dynamic interaction, 2) student self-efficacy. The facilitators results showed two themes which focused on 1) simulation design and 2) trust. CONCLUSION: Diverging thoughts are present between faculty and students in what constitutes psychological safety. In describing both the similarities and differences, we have a better understanding on how to create and maintain psychological safety thereby, providing students with the best learning experience possible.

Applying Simulation Design Criteria to Non-Manikin-Based Experiences: A Modified ShadowBox Technique.

Creating simulation-based learning experiences is a process. With tools such as the 2016 INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation Simulation Design and theories to guide development, nurse faculty have the opportunity to create rich simulation-based learning experiences that promote student learning. The purpose of this article is to describe an innovative simulation-based experience that applies simulation design criteria in a non-manikin experience. Using a ShadowBox approach, novice nursing students were exposed to expert decision-making in a simulated environment. We describe this approach and how the simulation design criteria are applied.