Degree Name
Nursing Practice, DNP
Publication Date
4-27-2026
First Advisor
Lisa Drake
Second Advisor
Veronica Arredondo
Abstract
Lack of structured simulation training for nursing faculty, which has been identified as a gap in the literature, can negatively impact the quality of simulation-based education and student learning outcomes. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project was to develop, implement, and evaluate an evidence-based training intervention aimed at improving faculty self-efficacy and competence in simulation facilitation. The project was guided by Lewin’s Change Theory and Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory to support faculty development. A quantitative, quasi-experimental pre-post design was used with a convenience sample of nine associate degree nursing faculty at a rural community college in East Texas. The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) implementation framework was utilized for completion of the project, which consisted of three brief sessions focused on simulation lab orientation, effective use of simulation equipment, and the incorporation of drama-based strategies during simulation. Faculty self-efficacy and competence were measured using the Clinical Nursing Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale (CNT-SES) and the Facilitator Competency Rubric (FCR). Results of the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and paired t-tests demonstrated statistically significant improvements in both self-efficacy and competence following the intervention (p < .05). Limitations include the small sample size and the use of a single project site. These findings suggest that structured, experiential simulation training is effective in improving faculty preparedness and performance and leads to the delivery of high-quality simulation-based education. Increased expertise contributes to the preparation of practice-ready nursing graduates and has the potential to positively impact patient outcomes.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Peace, Sharon Haley, "Quality Improvement Project: Improving ADN Faculty Professional Development Through Simulation Training" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 320.
https://arch.astate.edu/dnp-projects/320
