Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center's Department of Nursing has incorporated Patient Simulation Training into their nurse residency program. There is evidence that simulation training programs are effective in improving practitioner performance and confidence as well as improving clinical skills. As we continue to search for ways to recruit and retain nurses, this approach to education is well worth the investment. Kudos to Dartmouth- Hitchcock's Department of Nursing. Read more about it in the link blow.
http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=152&gsec_id=42639&sec_id=42640&item_id=42653
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In the past, student nurses had extended clinical exposure with an instructor present for teaching purposes. This innovative technique replaces the instructors with mentors or experienced nurses who can call upon their experience to assist the novice nurse. What a great opportunity to bond and instill confidence in the new graduates.
Simulation techniques have proven very effective with space pilot training missions, regular pilots, car racers, why not nursing? It only makes sense that such a practice will only lead to better real patient outcomes. Kudo's to Dartmouth-Hitchcock for showing the way of the future!
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