Abstract

This presentation will explain how a standardized patient assuming the role of an autistic child was positively transformed through the simulation experience. He personally learned about nursing while imparting valuable knowledge about autism to nursing students resulting in a decision to change careers and enroll in a BSN program.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Cynthia M. Thomas, EdD, MS, BSN; Constance E. McIntosh, EdD, MBA, BSN, School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Rho at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Leadership, Standardized Patient, Transformational

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Standardized patient promotes knowledge through portrayal of a patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This presentation will explain how a standardized patient assuming the role of an autistic child was positively transformed through the simulation experience. He personally learned about nursing while imparting valuable knowledge about autism to nursing students resulting in a decision to change careers and enroll in a BSN program.