Degree Name
Nursing Practice, DNP
Publication Date
4-28-2026
First Advisor
Lisa Drake
Second Advisor
Veronica Arredondo
Abstract
Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential in preparing nursing students for effective teamwork and communication in clinical practice and is supported by the literature as improving these outcomes. However, limited faculty training in interprofessional simulation design contributes to reduced IPE opportunities within nursing curricula. A needs assessment at the project site identified a lack of structured, hands-on training for simulation faculty, resulting in decreased faculty confidence and limited implementation of IPE simulations. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate whether a structured training intervention improved simulation faculty self-efficacy in developing and implementing IPE simulations. Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory guided the intervention, and Lewin’s Change Theory supported implementation and sustainability. A quasi-experimental, one-group pre- and post-test design was used with simulation faculty (n = 9 pre; n = 8 post). The intervention consisted of a hands-on faculty development workshop utilizing INACSL standards, the NLN simulation design template, and IPEC competencies. Data were collected using a 13-item Likert scale instrument developed by the primary investigator to measure self-efficacy. Statistical analysis was conducted at α = 0.05. Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in faculty self-efficacy following the intervention, t(15) = -3.92, p = .001, supported by nonparametric analysis, U = 3.5, p = .002. Limitations included a small sample size, unlinked surveys, and the use of a self-developed instrument. This project supports faculty development as a critical strategy for expanding IPE within nursing education and improving student preparedness for collaborative practice.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Williams, Anna, "Quality Improvement Project: Improving Interdisciplinary Care in Nursing Education through Simulation" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 331.
https://arch.astate.edu/dnp-projects/331
