1. Evaluation of Student Learning
with Simulation
N 5214: Curriculum Assessment and
Evaluation in Nursing Education
The University of Oklahoma College of
Nursing
Trevy Rauch RN, BSN

2. It is challenging for nurse educators to prepare nursing students
to function effectively and safety while providing nursing care in
a complex health system

3. Studies have shown that nursing students and new graduate
nurses lack critical thinking skills, clinical judgement, &
competencies

4. Student performance was evaluated with a 2-4 patient
assignment in the nursing simulation laboratory, mirroring a
realistic patient-care assignment

5. A debriefing took place after each scenario to recommend
strategies to improve practice upon transition to the actual work
setting

6. Student competencies were improved with the use of innovative
technology which supports the use of simulation as a learning
strategy to develop critical thinking skills