Infusing Simulation in Classroom Teaching

Abstract

Lecture content previously taught in the classroom, guided by PowerPoint, was redesigned to promote active learning, retention, and application of nursing knowledge.The teaching strategy involved taking students out of the classroom and into the clinical skills lab. The addition of simulation and nursing skills to didactic promoted active student engagement, stimulated critical thinking, and provided the opportunity to immediately bridge theory to clinical practice. Students and faculty comments acknowledged the positive impact of this active teaching strategy. Opportunities exist to promote additional active learning strategies in a traditional nursing curriculum.