Effects of Using Simulation-Based Learning for Preparation of Nursing Practicum on Perceptions of Self Efficacy in Performing Nursing Care in a Hospital.

Abstract

          This quasi-experimental research study aimed to examine the effects of using Simulation-Based Learning for Preparation of Nursing Practicum in a Hospital, to compare the level of perceived self-efficacy of nursing students in performing nursing care before and after the experiment, and to study the level of nursing students’ satisfaction. The sample consisted of 79 sophomore nursing students of Borommarajonnani college of Nursing, Ratchaburi, of the academic year 2014. All subjects received the Simulation-Based Learning for Nursing Practice Preparation. The instruments used for collecting data was a questionnaire with content validity and reliabilities by Cronbach’s alpha coefficientsof .82, and .78. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, standard deviation, and paired t-test. The results were as follows:

1. The mean score of perceived self- efficacy of the nursing students after the experiment were significantly higher than that of before the experiment (p< .001);


2. Nursing students’ satisfaction with Simulation-Based Learning for nursing practice preparation was at the high level (=4.05 , SD=.35). The findings suggest that the teachers who teach in this subject should provide nursing students with learn experiences using Simulation-Based Learning for nursing practice preparation so that they can be more confidence and able to provide nursing care to patients in a hospital.