SIMULATIONS

Likhila abraham1st year msc nursing

Definition It is a representation or model of an

event, an object, or some phenomenon. A computerized model of a real or imagined system designed to teach how a certain system or a similar one works.(Dictionary .com)

“Simulation “creates an environment resembling real life situation which help the student to practice and gain experience as in a real life situation so that they can practice confidently when they exposed to real life situation.(s. shankara narayanan)

Purposes of simulations

Types of simulations1.Simulation exercises(eg.computer programmed problem solving,online test)2.Simulation game.(computer games)3.Role playing (a form of drama in which learners spontaneously act out roles in an interaction involving problem challenges in real life situation

Simulations in nursing

Simple models

Simulated standard patient

Computer screen based clinical simulator

High tech procedural simulations

Virtual reality simulations

realistic High tech patient simulations

Role of a teacher1.Planning2.Facilitating3.debriefing

Advantages of simulations1.Establishes a system where theory and practice can be combined2.Simulations requires active participants 3 no physical and psychological harm4.Controlled setting where evaluation is successful5.Motivates the students 6.Removal of student teacher polarization7.Removal personal tension in teaching8.Dynamic framework

Disadvantages of simulation

1.Simulations cannot be made in all subjects of the curriculum2.Simulations cannot be conveniently used in case of small children because mechanism is too complex them to follow3.Simulations reduces the seriousness 4.Expensive5.Time consuming

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