F22 - Quality Improvement Project: Implementing Role-Play Simulations During Clinical Instructor Orientation

Abstract :

Introduction: Simulation provides experiential learning opportunities to improve confidence and skills in aspiring and licensed nursing professionals. However, simulation opportunities are not often offered to the educators of these nursing professionals. This project describes the process of implementing role play simulations during clinical instructor (CI) orientation at an Accelerated Baccalaureate Science in Nursing program for newly hired nursing CIs. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to enhance confidence and preparation for giving feedback to prelicensure students. The Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™, Kolb’s Experiential Learning and Knowle’s Adult Learning theories guided the project.

Methods: A total of 18 newly hired CIs participated in two role play sims over the course of three semesters. Prior to start of the sims, just in time learning regarding TeamSTEPPS® strategies and feedback techniques was provided. CIs viewed two trigger videos and participated in live role-play sims that were then debriefed. Participants completed pre/post/3-mon surveys.

Results: Post experience survey data revealed that 62% of respondents had 0-1 year of prelicensure clinical teaching experience. All of the respondents reported that the role play simulations presented were helpful. Even with limited data, 3-month follow-up data demonstrates that 100% of respondents applied the feedback strategies presented during the CI orientation. Qualitative data also showed that participants recommend the simulations and felt the sims were helpful.

Conclusion: Although qualitative comments were positive, this project demonstrates that more research is needed to study the potential benefits and challenges of using role play simulations during nursing CI orientation.

Please include a short summary of your presentation that highlights why an attendee would want to participate in your session.: If you're interested in helping your clinical instructors (CIs) become more confident and prepared to provide constructive feedback, come learn how to incorporate role play simulation into your CI orientation process. Using the Health Care Simulation Standards of Best PracticesTM, we were able to design and incorporate the use of two Trigger Videos during TAG Team role play simulations for our newly hired CIs.