How Nursing Students Can Improve Their Skills and Emotions Through Simulation

Nursing students need to be both smart and emotionally intelligent to excel in their jobs. To help measure these skills, researchers have developed two new tools:

1. Emotional Intelligence Assessment: Evaluates how well students manage emotions in clinical settings.
2. Clinical Skills Assessment: Measures practical nursing competencies.

The Study: Effectiveness and Hybrid Simulation

The study aimed to determine:

• How well these tools measure students' abilities.
• Whether hybrid simulation (a mix of real and virtual training) can improve both emotional intelligence and clinical skills.

Hybrid simulation provides a safe practice environment before students face real patients.

Why It Matters

Nursing is a demanding profession requiring:

• Quick thinking
• Strong skills

• Calmness under pressure

• Emotional Intelligence: Helps nurses connect with patients and work well with their team.
• Clinical Competency: Ensures nurses have the right skills to perform their jobs effectively.

Findings

• The tools were reliable and effectively measured the intended qualities.
• Hybrid simulation showed promise, with students improving in both areas.
• More research is needed to confirm these findings.

Takeaways

• Nursing schools may consider using these tools to assess students.
• Hybrid simulation could be a valuable training method.
• Every student is different, so finding the right balance is key.