Influence of Simulation-Based Training on Clinical Competence Among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Nigerian Universities

Background

Simulation-based education has gained increasing attention as a strategy for improving clinical competence among healthcare students. Nursing education programs in Nigeria are gradually incorporating simulation techniques to enhance practical skills, clinical judgment, and confidence before direct patient interactions. However, evidence regarding the effectiveness of simulation-based learning in Nigerian nursing schools remains limited. Evaluating its influence on student competence can inform curriculum development and educational policy.

Research Objectives

• Assess exposure to simulation-based training among nursing students.
• Evaluate students' perceived clinical competence.
• Compare competence levels among students with varying simulation exposure.
• Assess students' perceptions of simulation-based learning.
• Determine factors influencing clinical competence.

Research Questions

• What level of exposure do students have to simulation-based training?
• What is the perceived clinical competence of nursing students?
• How does simulation training affect competence?
• What are students' perceptions of simulation-based learning?
• What factors predict clinical competence?

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