Submitter Information
Author: Celeste M. Alfes, DNP, RN
Title: Director, Learning Resource Center
Institution: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
Email: cms11@case.edu
Competency Category(s)
Evidence-Based Practice, Informatics, Patient-Centered Care, Quality Improvement, Safety, Teamwork and Collaboration
Learner Level(s)
New Graduates/Transition to Practice, Pre-Licensure BSN
Learner Setting(s)
Skills or Simulation Laboratories
Strategy Type
General Strategy
Learning Objectives
The objective for this strategy is to develop and evaluate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for each of the six QSEN competencies as they relate to specific simulation experiences for undergraduate nursing students. This strategy is designed as a tool for faculty designing, implementing, and evaluating simulations.
Strategy Overview
This strategy utilizes the QSEN Competency Checklist for Simulation Experiences developed by LRC Faculty at The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. The checklist incorporates the six QSEN competencies and their related KSAs. This tool guides faculty in the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation experiences for undergraduate nursing students. The checklist ensures the inclusion of QSEN competencies and related KSAs for every simulation experience. Faculty have used this checklist in conjunction with The NLN’s Simulation Design Template to guide their simulation experiences.
Submitted Materials
107.QSEN-Competencies-and-KSA-Checklist-for-Simulation-Experiences.doc
107.QSEN-Competency-Checklist-Learning-Objective.doc
107.QSEN-Competency-Checklist-Strategy-Overview.doc
107.QSEN-Evaluation-Log-for-Simulation-Experience.doc
Additional Materials
Eight simulation experiences have been adapted, implemented, and evaluated using the QSEN Competency Checklist for Simulation Experiences.
Simulation topics include:
1. Mr. Burns Pain Simulation: Freshmen Level Comfort Care Simulation
2. Mr. Mantle Simulation: Freshmen Level Physical Assessment Simulation
3. Mr. Watkins Simulation: Sophomore Level Med Surg Simulation
4. Mr. Swartz Simulation: Sophomore Level Med Surg Simulation
5. Baby Oscar Simulation: Junior Level Pyloric Stenosis Simulation
6. Pediatric Trauma Simulation: Junior Level Migrant Farm Worker Simulation
7. Ms. Woods Simulation: Junior Level Labor Support Simulation
8. RSV Simulation: Senior Level Pediatrics & PICU Simulation
Evaluation Description