′This book provides an essential resource for educators of clinical skills who want to utilise simulation based education to provide optimal learning opportunities for their students.′
Andrew Bland, University of Huddersfield
′In this book, a team of experienced authors have put together a much needed text that takes an evidence-based, practical approach to skills development.′
Lauren Mawson, University of Cumbria
′A really exciting new text.′
Sarah Burden, Leeds Metropolitan University
Practice educators and mentors are now expected to have the skills and techniques needed to implement a ′learning skills through simulation′ programme into established curricula, yet using simulation to teach - while of huge importance - requires careful and time-consuming planning. This valuable resource takes away some of that burden by providing clear, ready-made activities and guidance from leading practitioners in a range of fields, which healthcare and practice educators and mentors can use to enhance their teaching of all the essential and commonly-taught clinical and management skills and knowledge.
Dedicated chapters, which all follow a defined step-by-step format, provide simulation scenarios, alongside facilitator guidance, which will help develop confidence in the teaching of key skills such as:
- Drug administration
- Conflict management
- Infection control
- Breaking bad news
- Catheter and bowel care
These scenarios and accompanying guidance can be used as a framework for teaching, promoting a greater understanding of the skill being taught, and providing a risk-free opportunity for the student to practice their clinical and managerial skills and judgement.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: Background to the Importance of Essential Nursing Skills - Stephen Wanless and Matthew Aldridge
Defining and Exploring Clinical Skills and Simulation-Based Education - Matthew Aldridge
Patient Assessment - Andrew Grindrod
ABCDE approach to Patient Assessment/ MEWS
Observations - Chris Jones
Blood Pressure, Pulse/ Heart rate, Temperature and Neurological Assessment
Pain Assessment - Meriel Hawker
Acting in Emergencies - Paul Knott
BLS and Summoning Assistance
Personal Hygiene - Barry Ricketts
Bed Bath and Oral Care
Elimination - Alison Eddleson
Urinalysis, Bowel Care and Catheter Care
Nutrition - Kim Harley and Helen Holder
Feeding a patient, Fluid Balance and Nasogastric feeding
Infection Prevention - Mandy Reynolds
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, Hand washing, Disposal of Sharps and Disposal of Waste
Medicines Management - Matthew Aldridge
Injection Technique - S/C,IM Drug Calculations, Oral Drug Administration and Storage of Medicines
Respiratory Care - Catherine Easthope, Philip Jevon & Steven Webb
O² Therapy, Respiratory Rate Measurement, Pulse Oximetry, Sputum Collection and Inhaled Medication
Dealing with Mental Health Emergencies - Simon Steeves
Principles of Patient Handling - Steve Wanless
Managing Conflict in Healthcare - Stephen Wanless
Drug Administration Errors - Robert Mapp
Interview Techniques - Katie Holmes and Nathalie Turville
Breaking Bad News / Dealing with Difficult Conversations - Paul Turner
Incident Reporting - Tim Badger
Discharge Planning - Lisa Lawton
Documentation - Bernie St Aubyn and Amanda Andrews
About the Author :
Matthew Aldridge is an experienced nurse educator with significant experience in designing and implementing simulation-based learning and teaching opportunities. He is currently based at the University of Wolverhampton, UK where he has a responsibility for simulation and clinical skills, and is also ad-interim president of INACSL Chapter Europe (https://inacsl.org/). He has worked locally, nationally and internationally to promote the use of simulation in healthcare.
Review :
′This book provides an essential resource for educators of clinical skills who want to utilise simulation based education to provide optimal learning opportunities for their students.′
Andrew Bland, University of Huddersfield
′In this book, a team of experienced authors have put together a much needed text that takes an evidence-based, practical approach to skills development.′
Lauren Mawson, University of Cumbria
′A really exciting new text.′
Sarah Burden, Leeds Metropolitan University
Very useful text and we will be reccomending this text
Text clearly demonstrates a broad range of key skills with evidence and rationale to support. It also incorporates useful guidance on how to teach the skill. I have put this as supplemental as the focus is adult rather than paediatrics which would be more relevant to my modules although most of the sections are easily transferable.
This is more aimed at general skills .
Found this to be useful when planning simulation activities for students. Is probably more suited to lecturers as gives some
There is growing interest in simulation in nursing education and this text clarified a number of the key issues underpinning it as well as offering examples of how it may be used.
Subject specific
I felt this was suitable for tutors only.
An exceptional book for teachers
excellent in supporting staff to develop knowledge and skills in implementing simulation into course programmes.
I liked the chapters of this book and feel that it covers some dynamic areas of simulation which would be useful.
It would be of most valuable to lecturers who are responsible for teaching simulation this is the reason i have not recommended it to my students. I however will be using it frequently as i teach skills on a regular basis.
An introductory guide to teaching clinical skills in the health professions. Potentially a useful resource for new academics and practice educators charged with designing learning experiences centred on the core skills of healthcare professionals.
We currently run simulations on each day of our skills modules so it is always useful to compare our teaching to others. This text provided some helpful ideas for us to continue to build on in our scenarios. Although not aimed at paediatrics we have adapted some sections for our own use. The text will be used as a resouorce for lecturers rather than students.
This is an excellent textbook. I am very familiar with the use of simulation as a learning tool but have found that this book is supportive of how I am developing my practice in the field. I feel that the lay out is very useful and I did particularly like the system based approach for some of the chapters. Although the book is based in the adult domain of nursing it is easily transferable to all other areas of nursing and is supportive of the educator in practice. I also found the chapter on conflict excellent. It will enable the practitioner to manage situations that are based in the client arena but also in the workplace too. It provides the educator in practice and academia with the opportunity to replicate practice situations and thus enables the student to learn in a safe environment that will give them confidence in the real world situation. A splendid text that supports the team and individuals learning .
