Collaborate to escape: Purposeful gaming simulations for clinical skills attainment

Abstract

Implementing a computer gaming module coupled with an escape room simulation to reinforce timely safe patient care is an innovative way to transfer didactic content to hands-on learning. This presentation outlines the application of two types of gaming as learning pedagogies to reinforce safe medication administration for novice nursing students.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Lynn L. Wiles
Janice E. Hawkins
Beth Thompson
Beth Muriel Tremblay

Author Details

Lynn L. Wiles, PhD, MSN, BSN, RN, CEN; Janice E. Hawkins, PhD, RN; Beth Thompson, DNP, MSN, RN; Beth Tremblay, MSN, RN -- School of Nursing Old Dominion University, School of Nursing Old Dominion University, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Chi

Lead Author Affiliation

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Computerized Gaming, Escape Room Simulation, Medication Administration

Recommended Citation

Wiles, Lynn L.; Hawkins, Janice E.; Thompson, Beth; and Tremblay, Beth Muriel, "Collaborate to escape: Purposeful gaming simulations for clinical skills attainment" (2019). Convention. 82.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/82

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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