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School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin: 8 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology: 7 th – 9 th November 2007
Conference Proceedings
students. Many of the highest ranking statements were also
positive. Table 2 shows the top ten statements, seven of which are
clearly positive. Statements ranked 4, 7 and 8 do have a negative
tone, but really emphasise the difference between simulated
learning and practice experiences, with the benefits of practice and
“real patients” being made clear. However, all other top responses
were very positive in terms of communication skills (rank 1) and
reflecting on ones’ own development (rank 2, 3, 5, 10). As with
category 1, of the 25 students who identified the highest ranking
statement (starting conversations) nearly half (12) had additionally
identified this as their most important statement within the
category.
Rank 3 responses (n =144)
Rank Statement No of
1 Practice simulation teaches you importance of using
effective communication skills when nursing adult,
child, mental health and learning disabilities, which is
beneficial to all branch areas
3 4 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 5 4 3 4 1 1 5 4 4 2 3 3 2 1
2 A good way of interacting with other students on the
same level and getting to know that you are not
alone
5 5 1 1 2 1 1 5 5 2 2 4 2 5 1 1 4 1 1
3 Gain confidence in going out onto the wards and
know what to expect
2 1 1 5 2 1 2 5 2 2 2 3 2 3 2
4 I did enjoy the practical side of the simulation,
problem solving and team working was the best key
to enjoying the activities
5 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 5 1 5 1 1 1
5 Doing care planning, basic obs was a positive learning
experience
2 3 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 5 4 3 4
6 Unrealistic to the actual working environment 1 5 5 1
1 5 1 1 1 5 1 3 1
7 The simulation can help you to be critical of your
actions. Its easier to see where you go wrong and
where you can improve 3 1 2 2 3 2 1 3 2 5 3 1 1
8 The different scenarios are a good idea, as it will help
people when they come into contact with different
client groups 4 3 2 1 2 1 4 1 4 4 1 4 1
9 Simulation was sometimes irrelevant to my branch
programme and so certain parts were quite boring 2
5 3 3 2 1 5 5 3 1 2 1
10 It would have been of some use before the rotations
as we would have had some experience of other
branches first 4 3 4 5 3 4 3 1 3 2 3 3
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students
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13
13
13
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