[Faculty of Global Nursing] Simulation exercise held before clinical training

On May 20th, second-year students Faculty of Global Nursing began their "Basic Global Nursing Practice II". This is the first time that students will be responsible for patients during this clinical practice. Prior to the practice, on May 16th, we invited clinical instructors to the "Basic Global Nursing Techniques III" class, and conducted an exercise incorporating unification. This time, two nurses from Hayaishi Hospital in Tennoji Ward, Osaka City, came as clinical instructors.
The exercise involved a simulation aimed at experiencing situations that may be encountered in clinical practice and acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge. Using a scenario based on an actual patient, students practiced measuring vital signs, communicating with the patient, and reporting to their instructor afterwards. Having a practicing nurse provide guidance created a greater sense of realism, and the students were able to imagine what it would be like to be in charge of their first patient on-site. After the exercise, a nurse from Hayaishi Hospital commented, "I now have a good understanding of the readiness of the students who will be supervising them from next week."

＜学生の声＞
「指導者さんへの報告は、簡潔に伝えることが重要で、患者さんの情報から考えられること、次の援助で気を付けることなど順序を考えて報告することがわかった。バイタルサインの結果の指導者への報告は、患者の観察結果をもとにして、どう質問を行い、それに対して患者がどのように答えたかなどプロセスが重要と思った。」

「大手前大学では、今回のシミュレーション演習の成果を踏まえ、今後も定期的に演習を行い、学生の臨地実習をサポートしていく予定です。大学内での演習は、シミュレーターモデル人形を活用し、病院実習の指導者の方々と連携し、より実践的なスキルを身につけ、患者さんに対して質の高いケアを提供できる教育を目指しています。」

(Source: Faculty of Global Nursing)