Assessing Performance Outcomes of New Graduates Utilizing Simulation in a Military Transition Program

Abstract

The purpose of the multi-site study is to determine if there are differences in clinical competency among graduating nursing students with 50%, 25% or less than 10% of traditional clinical hours substituted with simulation experiences. Competency-based assessment and evaluation specific to the unique practice area of new nurse graduates has been recommended as one method to provide a successful transition to practice for new graduate nurses (Pattillo, 2012). This study provides information regarding the use of high-fidelity simulation to measure performance outcomes of graduate nurses in their transition to military nursing. Results indicate that participants were able to show significant differences for most of the objectives evaluated using the simulation evaluation instrument, demonstrating the positive outcomes of the training program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA584650

Entities

People

  • Clair M. Sheffield
  • Grady Wier
  • Robie V. Hughes
  • Sherrill J. Smith

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Demography
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Information Science
  • Military Facilities
  • Military Training
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Development
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

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