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Nursing Education 2018
Journal of Nursing and Health Studies
ISSN: 2574-2825
Page 59
April 23-25, 2018
Rome, Italy
27
th
Edition of World Congress on
Nursing Education &
Research
J Nurs Health Stud 2018, Volume 3
DOI: 10.21767/2574-2825-C1-003
Introduction & Background:
Patient safety issues are of great
concern and are key issues in preparation for National Council
Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and clinical practice. Simulation
experiences are ideal for integrating safety issues and nursing
teaching students to be aware of potential conditions that may
cause harm to patients.
Aim & Objectives:
To provide an innovative learning experience
for nursing students focusing on NCLEX content related patient
room safety issues through Halloween-themed simulations; and
to promote interactive team learning with students in various
levels of nursing education.
Methods:
Five simulation scenarios of various patient types and
safety situations were developed to allow students exploration
of patient room safety issues. A Halloween theme that included
decorates, music, treats, and gifts were carried throughout each
simulation. A 25-item blank questionnaire directed students to
identify five safety issues within each patient room and included
three experiential questions to capture both qualitative and
quantitative data.
Outcomes:
Students identified six main themes in their
experience: 1) look closely/be observant; 2) survey of the room/
environment is as important as the patient survey; 3) checking
patient identification; 4) medication safety; 5) dignity of patients;
and 6) potential for anything to be hazardous.
Conclusions:
The knowledge gained from the haunted hospital
simulation provides evidence to drive the development of
creative and innovative simulation strategies. In the future, the
development of holiday-themed simulations can provide a fun
atmosphere for students to utilize critical thinking skills and
determine potential environmental safety issues
nringo@apu.eduHaunted hospital simulation: an innovative way to identify
patient room safety issues
Nicole Ringo and Sarah Obermeyer
Azusa Pacific University, USA