Nursing Faculty Perspective on Simulation-Based Education: A Literature Review

Abstract

Background

Simulation-based education (SBE) provides novice and experienced student nurses a platform to learn and practice skills in a simulated environment to be safe and competent nurses. It has become an increasingly popular teaching-learning pedagogy in nursing education, due to its ability to provide controlled environment. In this nursing faculty plays a vital role.

Research Aim

The aim of this review was to find out the perspectives of nursing faculty members regarding SBE and the barriers and facilitators of SBE.

Research Methods

Literature review of data was carried out from Google Scholar, PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, Nursing Journal and science direct, in English

Results

After analyzing different resources, it reported that simulation is used as a teaching learning pedagogy in which students can learn in save environment. They stated some barriers like SBE is expensive, faculty development opportunities were lacking, faculty lack interest in SBE, and inadequate equipment’s were available. The facilitators of SBE were students completing pre-simulation activities and collaboration with other institutions.                                                                                        

Conclusion

The study explored faculty barriers and facilitators of SBE. The inclusion and promotion of facilitators as well as easing of barriers will help to support and assist faculty in teaching SBE and enhancing students’ learning.