Simulation and novice nurses: A review

Ruslan R; Saidi S

doi:10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.04.102

Simulation and novice nurses: A review

Ruslan R ¹ , Saidi S ²

Affiliations

¹ Critical Care Nursing Department, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia
² Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia. Electronic address: sanisahsaidi@iium.edu.my

Enferm Clin, 2019 09;29 Suppl 2:665-673.

PMID: 31324543 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.04.102

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify the existing simulation session and the impact of simulation on novice nurse.

METHOD: The articles were searched through CINAHL, Scopus, Proquest, and OVID online database. Articles published from 2000, in English and among novice nurses were selected for review. Then, a narrative review was conducted guided by what are the existing simulation session been used and the impact on novice nurse.

RESULT: Total of 19 articles been selected for review out of 272 articles. The findings of the reviewed were divided into 3 main themes. The themes are the existing simulation session, simulation as a support tool in the transition program and the impact of simulation on novice nurses.

CONCLUSION: In summary, each simulation type has its learning domain. The effectiveness of the simulation will much depend on the appropriate simulation type selection.

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