Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Using Branching Simulation: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Authors

Mohammad Rababa, Jordan University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Dania Bani-Hamad, Jordan University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Shatha Al-Sabbah, Jordan University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Previous intervention studies have shown that branching simulation (BS) unfolds the complex multidimensional aspects of challenging health problems. The present study aimed to examine graduate nursing students’ perceptions of using BS in professional training. This study used a qualitative descriptive design with semi-structured interviews with a sample of 20 graduate nursing students. Four main themes emerged from the results: (a) BS as a support to students’ professional training, (b) BS leads to changes in clinical practice, (c) whether BS is a stressful learning experience, and (d) BS versus traditional lecturing. The participating students perceived BS as a valid learning tool that enables them to improve their critical thinking and decision-making skills, self-confidence, practical and theoretical preparation, and multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration. Despite the identified advantages of BS, future research is needed to examine the effectiveness of incorporating BS in nursing practice.

Keywords

branching simulation, nursing students, qualitative descriptive, sepsis

Author Bio(s)

Mohammad Rababa received his Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA, in 2016. Dr. Rababa completed his master’s in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care from the University of Virginia, USA, in 2012. Dr. Rababa is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Adult Health Nursing at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Dr. Rababa actively conducted consulting activities in nursing education, simulation, pain management, and dementia care. Dr. Rababa's research interests include nursing education, pain and sepsis management, gerontology, geriatric care, ageism, polypharmacy, and dementia care. Please direct correspondence to mjrababa@just.edu.jo

Dania Bani-Hamad received her master's and bachelor's degrees in Nursing from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. Mrs. Bani-Hamad is currently a clinical instructor in the faculty of nursing at Jordan University of Science and Technology and is interested in educational technology and sepsis management.

Shatha Al-Sabbah received her master's and bachelor's degrees in Nursing from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. Mrs. Al-Sabbah is currently a clinical instructor in the faculty of nursing at Jordan University of Science and Technology and is interested in educational technology and pain management.

Acknowledgements

We want to thank Jordan University of Science and Technology for supporting this study.

Publication Date

12-4-2022

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DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2022.5618

Recommended APA Citation

Rababa, M., Bani-Hamad, D., & Al-Sabbah, S. (2022). Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Using Branching Simulation: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. The Qualitative Report, 27(12), 2701-2715. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2022.5618