SIRC - National League for Nursing

Sometimes just the word "research" may seem a little scary! But the opportunities for research in simulation are enormous! This course breaks it all down in a step-by-step format.

In Guidelines for Simulation Research, you will learn how this information can contribute to the science of nursing education, as well as the steps needed to conduct research in different sized settings. Included in the course are checklists for preparing a single study as well as a multi-site study. The sample IRBs and consent forms will be particularly useful to the educator who is new to research.

1. Discuss the importance of educational research with simulation.
2. Identify at least three ideas for research studies with simulation.
3. Design a basic simulation research study.
4. Discuss three considerations when managing multi-site/interdisciplinary studies. (experienced researchers)
   

Suzan Kardong-Edgren PhD, RN, is an assistant professor and Director of Simulation at Washington State University, in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Edgren is currently funded in her two research interests: the use of technology to enhance learning and cultural competency. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Simulation in Nursing, the journal of the International Association of Clinical and Simulated Learning.