J.E. O'Brien is clinical professor, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona.
C.A. Thrall is clinical assistant professor, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona.
Acad Med. 2022 Mar 1;97(3S):S66-S70. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000004534.
Simulation is a critical component of nursing and medical education used to teach skills and assess student performance. In March 2020, faculty members-including the authors-at the Grace Center for Innovation in Nursing Education at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Edson College) simulation programs at Arizona State University quickly responded to the crisis presented by COVID-19. Within a few days, all nursing simulations were transitioned from a predominately in-person design to fully online. Maintaining simulation activities throughout the first several months of the pandemic allowed students at Edson College to meet clinical assessment objectives. This transition, implemented in 2 phases, included a detailed plan of action for all Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) nurse practitioner objective structured clinical exams (OSCEs). The challenges required innovative planning and flexibility while maintaining the integrity of the OSCE and simulation experience. The methods implemented out of necessity are now an important part of the authors' curricular toolbox, providing options for continued and future educational practice. This paper details the simulations designed and implemented in 2 DNP programs: the family nurse practitioner and acute care pediatric nurse practitioner programs.
模拟是护理和医学教育的重要组成部分，用于教授技能和评估学生表现。2020 年 3 月，包括作者在内的 Grace 护理教育创新中心教职员工在亚利桑那州立大学的护理教育和健康创新学院（Edson 学院）模拟项目中，迅速应对 COVID-19 危机。在几天内，所有护理模拟都从主要的面对面设计完全转变为完全在线。在大流行的头几个月内维持模拟活动，使 Edson 学院的学生能够满足临床评估目标。这一转变分两个阶段进行，包括为所有护理实践博士（DNP）护士从业者客观结构化临床考试（OSCE）制定了详细的行动计划。这一转变需要创新规划和灵活性，同时保持 OSCE 和模拟体验的完整性。为了应对挑战，我们采取了必要的措施，这些措施现在是作者课程工具包的重要组成部分，为继续和未来的教育实践提供了选择。本文详细介绍了在两个 DNP 项目中设计和实施的模拟：家庭护士从业者和急性护理儿科护士从业者项目。
