Doctoral Dissertations
Date of Award
8-2015
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Major
Educational Psychology and Research
Major Professor
Ralph G. Brockett
Committee Members
Sandy Mixer, John Peters, Mary Ziegler
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand how new graduate nurses perceive the value of simulation in making the transition into professional practice. This study will use a descriptive qualitative approach with a sample of first year nurses. Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model serves as this study’s conceptual framework. For the current study, the sample consisted of 10 newly graduated, female nurses with less than one year of experience working in the hospital setting were interviewed. Data analysis included interviews and transcription by the researcher. Finally, participants were asked about themes to increase rigor. Four themes emerged from this research: 1) how simulation is being used, 2) the perceived value of simulation, 3) simulation versus “real life,” and 4) simulation and preparation for practice.
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Carrie Ann, "Newly Licensed Registered Nurses' Experiences with Clinical Simulation. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2015.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3394