Abstract
This presentation reports a collaborative initiative lead by the University of Wollongong School of Nursing Midwifery and Indigenous Health to support increasing clinical training capacity initiatives and the implementation of SLE teaching and learning in nursing curricula. The pooled expertise of recognised nursing academics working in the field of simulation representing six Australian universities are engaged in developing a curriculum resource that comprise of fifty-six hours of clinical simulation scenarios. The resource utilises a range of simulation modalities which allow the user to tailor teaching to their facilities and curricula. Professional competencies (ANM C, 2008) and critical practice components identified by Crookes et al., (2010), Levett-Jones et al., (2010) and Rudd, et al (2010) provided the foundation for the resource development. Simulation scenarios are designed to enhance develop of clinical competence in medication and IV administration, clinical reasoning, patient assessment, monitoring and management of the deteriorating patient and associated clinical interventions, communication and interdisciplinary team work. The Predict, Prevent, Manage and Promote (PPMP) model (Alfaro-LeFevre, 2009) provides a structure within scenarios to enhance outcomes and address quality and safety. Information and resources regarding debriefing methodologies are included. While providing a structured teaching resource that support faculty implement SLE teaching and learning activity, this resource may also provide nursing programmes that have in excess of 800 hrs, the capacity to supplement 40hrs (1 wk) of clinical placement. Using a simulation resource such as this to replicate clinical situations may provide more flexibility in programme delivery. This may result in decreasing demand on placements, whilst at the same time providing a means for supporting the increase of student intakes to meet workforce demands. This presentation will provide information about the SLE package, including a sample of materials and how these can be used. This presentation will be of particular interest to people involved in nursing education who are seeking resources to support the planning and implementation of SLE teaching and learning in curricula, and who seek to enhance student competence and readiness for practice.