Brief write-up
Project objectives
The objectives are 1) to develop simulation courseware for advanced simulation training, 2) to implement simulation training in a high-fidelity simulation training ward, 3) to enhance postgraduate nursing students’ critical-thinking, clinical decision-making and clinical practice in specialized areas, and 4) to evaluate the learning experiences of Graduate Assistants and postgraduate nursing students.
Activities, process and outcomes
The simulation training was implemented in an online mode and scenarios were filmed. During the online training, the facilitators guided students to critique and comment the clinical practice based on the scenarios. The Graduate Assistants gained positive experience and their pedagogical competence was enhanced. The outcomes of postgraduate students will be evaluated after completion of all online training.
Deliverables and evaluation
The major deliverables include preparatory workshop for courseware development and simulation courseware (scenarios, simulation programmes and videos) for advanced nursing practice. The evaluation involved the development of competencies of students and their learning experiences.
Dissemination, diffusion, impact and sharing of good practices
This project demonstrates the good practices of using an online platform to provide specialty training. The good practices will be disseminated in international education conferences.
Impact on teaching and learning
The team explored an innovative teaching platform to conduct simulation training. The online approach is feasible to maintain teaching activities and engage students in learning when face-to-face mode is suspended for whatever reasons in the future. Both teachers and students appreciated the new experience in a virtual classroom. The project showed simulation training is significant in preparing nurse for specialization.
