Healthcare scenarios: This site provides healthcare scenarios for use in the courseroom and clinical areas.
Type of Material:
Simulation
Recommended Uses:
In Class
Individual
Self Directed Learning
Group Work
Homework
Group Discussion
Examinations
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The participating learner will:
Apply concepts for patient care through simulation.
Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes from simulated scenarios to real-world experiences.
Target Student Population:
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate Level Courses
Professional Development
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Anatomy and Physiology
Basic skills relevant to the discipline
Foundational nursing skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Real world thinking practice for students
Content is valid and the scenarios are complete and appropriate
The approach matches the type of item/purpose
Has visual appeal
Innovative method for presenting and assessing the concepts
The information is current and relevant to the 21st century.
Concerns:
The original app for the scenarios is no longer supported. However, the scenarios are all available and easy to access via word or PDF documents with images and text.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The activities allow the student to apply prior knowledge.
Instructions are clear and easy to follow.
Encourages students to demonstrate the concepts taught.
Simulations address specific content area and are reflective of practice.
Helps the learner to apply previous learning and "put it all together."
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Links to simulations can be accessed directly from website.
The website is complex and a little clunky but with a few minutes it is easy to learn the system of organization
Includes many resources!
Concerns:
The full useability of the application was not assessed due to restricted accessibility as the activity required the use of an iPad.
Other Issues and Comments:
Adjustments should be made to allow persons with other types of devices to gain full access to the simulated activities
Creative Commons:
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