Comprehensive Simulation Guide for Advanced Practice Nursing Students

Authored by renowned experts, FAAN Alfes, Celeste M., DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE-A, CHSE, and Zimmermann, Elizabeth, DNP, MSN, RN, this indispensable resource provides high-quality, comprehensive simulation scenarios specifically designed for the training and evaluation of advanced practice nursing students, novice nurse practitioners, and advanced practice nurses transitioning to new fields.

A Method and Foundation for Competency-Based Clinical Evaluation

This guide empowers graduate nursing education programs with standardized templates and interprofessional education options for each scenario, advancing graduate simulation education and research. With over 50 comprehensive simulation scenarios, written by experienced APRNs, faculty, and simulation specialists, this book is an invaluable asset for nursing education.

Structured Simulation Scenarios for Easy Use

Each simulation is carefully structured into a consistent template, including:

• Description
• Objectives
• Equipment needed
• Pre-briefing
• Debriefing
• Interprofessional considerations

Additionally, each scenario includes a one-page download designed specifically for the Simulation Team, highlighting the key aspects of a particular scenario.

Broad Range of Simulation Scenarios

The comprehensive simulations encompass a wide variety of physical health and mental health scenarios across the lifespan, as well as telehealth, critical care transport, and retail scenarios, ensuring that advanced practice nursing students are well-prepared for clinical practice.

Timely Topics and Sound Advice for APRN Students, Faculty, and Simulation Staff

This guide features three detailed sections, each providing practical information and expert advice for:

• APRN students: Anticipatory guidance for novice practitioners on preparing for formative and summative evaluations, standardized patient interactions, high-stakes simulation testing, and interprofessional experiences.
• Faculty: Designing engaging simulation experiences for the APRN, and suggestions on mapping the various modes of simulation experiences to various levels and competencies.
• Simulation staff: Operations and management of the environment, personnel, equipment, and resources.

Key Features

This guide provides:

• 10 Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) standard scenarios for general advanced practice assessment
• Over 50 comprehensive simulation scenarios, arranged by APRN specialty for formative, summative, and high-stakes testing and competency evaluations
• Consistency with INACSL and SSH Simulation Standards of Best Practice and NLN Simulation Theory by Pamela Jeffries
• Simulation experiences mapped to APRN learner levels and AACN competencies
• Separate sections tailored towards APRN students, APRN faculty, and the simulation operational team
• Hyperlinks to suggested learner preparation and the most up-to-date references to support each scenario