ERIC Number: EJ992765
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1541-4914
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Development of a Mental Health Nursing Simulation: Challenges and Solutions
Kidd, Lori I.; Morgan, Karyn I.; Savery, John R.
Journal of Interactive Online Learning, v11 n2 p80-89 Sum 2012
Nursing education programs are proliferating rapidly in the United States in an effort to meet demand for nurse professionals. Multiple challenges arise from this rapid expansion. One challenge is finding sufficient clinical sites to accommodate students. Increased competition for scarce resources requires creativity in clinical contracting. This paper examines the challenges associated with providing virtual clinical--experiences and environments rich in diversity and exposure, yet safe for experimentation and learning of mental health nursing students. (Contains 2 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Mental Health, Nursing Students, Creativity, Nursing Education, Clinical Teaching (Health Professions), Barriers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Blended Learning, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, College Instruction, College Students, Student Attitudes, Statistical Analysis, Student Surveys
University of Alabama. 152 Rose Administration, P.O. Box 870104, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Web site: http://www.ncolr.org/jiol
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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