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Simulated Practice Learning 1

Module description

This simulation module will help you to develop essential clinical skills, clinical judgment, and professional confidence. Using a blend of immersive modalities—including drama, role-play, high-fidelity simulation, and virtual reality—you'll encounter realistic clinical scenarios that mirror diverse healthcare settings and will create opportunities for reflection and learning. These experiential learning opportunities will allow you to practice patient interactions, decision-making, and teamwork in a safe, supportive learning environment. By engaging deeply with these simulations, you will enhance your ability to think critically under pressure, improve your communication, and refine your clinical practice preparing you for real-world nursing challenges.

Module aims - intentions of the module

We pledge to deliver learning activities in line with ASPiH Standards ASPiH Standards 2023 ( Diaz-Navarro C, Laws-Chapman C, Moneypenny M, Purva M.

The ASPiH Standards - 2023: guiding simulation-based practice in health and care. Available from https://aspih.org.uk)

Within this module you will continue to work across the seven pillars of nursing; patient and public involvement, fundamental essentials of nursing care, evidence for practice; no health without mental health, leadership and management of healthcare, global health and ethics and professionalism

Academy of Nursing | Health and Care Professions | University of Exeter

Further to this you will continue to demonstrate proficiency against the NMC standards of education (https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/education-standards/future-nurse-proficiencies.pdf)

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Show the ability to deliver safe and effective care, using evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient care, experience, and outcomes. (Pillars: F, PPIE, E, L&M,E&P) (NMC:1.7;1.9;1.15;1.20;3.4;4.1;4.4;4.14;5.7;6.1,7.11)
• 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of common mental and physical health conditions, applying person-centred care approaches to tailor interventions and support the holistic needs of individuals. (Pillars: F, PPI, MH,GH,E&P) (NMC:1.8; 1.9; 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.19;2.5; 2.7; 2.9; 2.11;3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.8; 3.9; 3.15; 3.16;4.1;4.2;4.3;4.4;4.5; 4.6; 4.7; 4.8; 4.9;4.10;4.11;, 4.12;4.13; 4.14;4.15;4.16;4.17;4,18; 6.5;7.6; 7.10)

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 3. Develop the ability to recognise and recreate safe learning and practice environments, effectively escalating patient safety and safeguarding concerns to ensure and enhance care quality. (Pillars: L&M, E&P) (NMC:1.17; 3.9; 3.16;4.1;5.5; 5.9;6.6;6.9)
• 4. Evaluate the principles of sustainability in healthcare, applying sustainable practices to enhance patient care, minimise environmental impact, and promote long-term health outcomes. (Pillars: L&M, GH, E&P) (NMC: 6.7; 6.10)

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 5. Rehearse effective teamwork and communication skills, including active listening, reflecting, and signposting, to enhance collaborative patient-centred care. (Pillars: E, L&M) (NMC: 1.17; 1.3;5.2 5.6; 5.9; 5.10; A1; A4)
• 6. Embody the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, embracing cultural humility, to promote equitable access to healthcare services for all. (Pillars: F, PPI, L&M,E&P) (NMC:1.14;1.17;1.4; 2.3)

Syllabus plan

The module is taught using a range of immersive modalities aligned to NMC Future Nurse and ASPiH Standards. Specific simulated practice learning approaches will include drama, role-play, high-fidelity simulation, and virtual reality. By encountering realistic clinical scenarios through simulation that mirror diverse healthcare settings you will complete 75 clinical practice hours contributing to the pre-requisite for eligibility for NMC registration.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment notes

Demonstrate the ability to consistently provide safe and effective care underpinned by the evidence base in order to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (2018) and the Code (2018)

You must demonstrate professionalism and fitness to practise in accordance with University of Exeter Policy and Procedures for Fitness to Practise and the Academy of Nursing attendance policy in order to progress to Stage 2.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). (2023). Simulated practice learning: Supporting information for our education and training standards. Available at: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/guidance/supporting-information-for-our-education-and-training-standards/simulated-practice-learning/
• Diaz-Navarro C, Laws-Chapman C, Moneypenny M, Purva M. The ASPiH Standards - 2023: guiding simulation-based practice in health and care. Available from https://aspih.org.uk
• Abelsson, A. and Bisholt, B. (2017). Nurse students learning acute care by simulation – Focus on observation and debriefing. Nurse Education in Practice, 24, pp.6–13. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S147159531730149X

Key words search

Simulation; Teamwork; Decision-making; Safety; Sustainability