Degree Name
Nursing Practice, DNP
Publication Date
4-28-2025
First Advisor
Mary Newkirk
Second Advisor
Diane Hare
Abstract
Simulation-based education is essential to clinical preparedness in nursing. This quality improvement project aimed to enhance nursing faculty confidence and proficiency through a structured training program. Faculty at a private university participated in training grounded in the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice, addressing core components including facilitation, prebriefing, debriefing, evaluation, and terminology. A mixed-methods, quasi-experimental design guided the project. Data analysis ensured methodological rigor through appropriate statistical and qualitative strategies. The Simulation Educator Needs Assessment Tool (SENAT) was administered pre- and post-intervention with thirteen faculty participants. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic data, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test assessed changes in confidence and proficiency. Thematic analysis of open-ended responses explored faculty perceptions. Post-intervention results showed significant gains in simulation implementation (p = .015), using standardized terminology (p = .026), understanding evaluation tool validity (p = .029), and applying interprofessional simulation strategies (p = .021). Qualitative feedback highlighted interest in continued mentorship and access to resources. The intervention produced an adaptable, evidence-informed framework that can be integrated into nursing faculty development initiatives. Findings underscore the value of structured simulation training and institutional support. Targeted educational interventions can improve faculty readiness, laying the foundation for broader simulation integration across the curriculum and future evaluation of student outcomes.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Lannom, Megan, "Streamlining a Faculty Simulation Educational Program to Improve Faculty Confidence and Proficiency" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 191.
https://arch.astate.edu/dnp-projects/191
