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The Impact Of Simulation Sequencing On Perceived Clinical Decision Making, Aimee A. Woda, Jamie Hansen, Mary Paquette, Robert V. Topp

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

An emerging nursing education trend is to utilize simulated learning experiences as a means to optimize competency and decision making skills. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in students' perception of clinical decision making and clinical decision making-related self-confidence and anxiety based on the sequence (order) in which they participated in a block of simulated versus hospital-based learning experiences.

A quasi-experimental crossover design was used. Between and within group differences were found relative to self-confidence with the decision making process. When comparing groups, at baseline the simulation followed by hospital group had significantly higher self-confidence scores, however, …