SIMULATION TRAINING: FROM THE STUDENTS' POINT OF VIEW

Abstract: Background: Simulation training is a well-grounded concept that is used to increase and maintain safety in various industries such as aviation, military, and health care. Simulation training is today an integrated part of the Bachelor programme in nursing. Simulation training makes it possible for the nursing students to combine their theoretical knowledge with practical training. Purpose: The purpose of this Bachelor thesis was to examine nursing students' own experience of simulation training based on human factors such as emotions and the concept of Crisis recourse management. Method: The study used a descriptive quantitative analysis with a deductive approach. An online questionnaire was used and answered by 169 out of 172 students with a response rate of 98%. The responses of the completed questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a qualitative content analysis. Results: Regarding human factors the students agreed feeling most excited (88%) before simulation training. The confidence for all the participants was highest after simulation training (86,8%). Stress was a dominant feeling before (81,9%) and during (55,9%) the simulation training but not after (19,6%). The debriefing contributed to excitement (75,3%) and confidence (83,4%). Most students experienced the simulation as educational, but some others experienced the simulation training as unpleasant. Conclusion: The thesis demonstrated important findings showing that the students experienced emotions such as confidence before, during and after simulation training. The students did not agree with feeling exposed. The students found the CRM key points useful in regards to simulation training. The students believe they had enough theoretical practice but reported a lack of practical preparation before simulation training. Implementation: This study can be implemented by both students and educators within simulation training. Future research: More research regarding live streaming, confidence and factors impacting undergraduate nursing students’ experience of simulation training is suggested.