Realist simulation as instrument for teaching-learning process in nursing

Abstract

Objective: to identify in the perspective of the teaching staff the importance of Realistic Simulation in the training of the Nurse Practitioner. Method: Descriptive study, quantitative and qualitative, developed with teachers who use the Skills Laboratory, of the nursing course of a University of the Central West were investigated. Results: Six nursing professors participated in the study, who have been working for less than ten years in the institution, with a master's level degree, predominantly working hours. The minority has research or postgraduate participation, and none is involved in extension activities and only half have participated in discussions about the Pedagogical Project of the Course. All have experience in welfare activities. As for the realistic simulation, the majority says they know this approach to teaching, and half have experience, but only 33% use it constantly in their classes. Most say that the skills laboratory is not suitable for this type of teaching and that the institution does not invest enough in the development of these classes. Conclusion: The advantages related to teaching based on Realistic Simulation were highlighted the relationship between theory and practice, the development of clinical reasoning in complex and individualized cases, and as a disadvantage a lack of teacher training and the lack of working conditions.