Abstract

Simulated learning experiences using high-fidelity human patient simulators (HPS) are increasingly being integrated into baccalaureate nursing programs. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine relationships among learning style, critical thinking disposition, critical thinking, and clinical judgment during high-fidelity human patient simulation (HPS) in pre-licensure senior baccalaureate nursing students. Participant characteristics such as age, gender, cumulative grade-point average (GPA), and prior simulation experience were examined. The study also sought to determine predictors that may influence clinical judgment during the HPS simulation experience. A predictive correlational research design was employed to examine relationships among variables conceptualized from the NLN/Jeffries Simulation Framework and Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory (ELT). Independent/predictor variables included in this study were critical thinking, critical thinking disposition, and learning style. The dependent variable was clinical judgment in the high-fidelity HPS experiential learning approach.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3619055; ProQuest document ID: 1551756030. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Kiyan McCormick, PhD, RN, CCRC, CNE

Sigma Membership

Tau Pi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Simulation, Nursing Education, Learning Styles, Critical Thinking

Advisor

Sandra Brown

Second Advisor

Damien Ejigiri

Third Advisor

Edna Hull

Fourth Advisor

Sharon Hutchinson

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Southern University and A&M College

Degree Year

2014

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-09-25

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