A Statewide Curriculum Model for Teaching Simulation Education Leaders.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC) was funded to increase the quality and quantity of simulation used in nursing education. PROBLEM: Schools of nursing are substituting simulation for clinical experience without requisite knowledge of simulation pedagogy. APPROACH: The MCSRC developed a statewide curriculum model for a 3-day train-the-trainer program framed in theory and grounded in evidence. The program teaches nurse educators across 3 levels novice, competent, and expert. OUTCOMES: The evaluation plan was developed using Kirkpatrick's 4 levels to measure outcomes of the program. Self-confidence, satisfaction, knowledge, and behavioral changes have been realized. Nurse educators are now using theory, standards, and guidelines when conducting simulation-based experiences. CONCLUSIONS: The curriculum model has proved effective in increasing the quality and quantity of simulation used in educating Maryland's nurses. To date, 154 nurse educators have participated in the train-the-trainer program.