MethodologyMethodology

This prospective, experimental study consisted of two intervention groups using a post-only control design. Students attending a first level nursing course were randomly assigned to one of two groups. During the semester, students were taught various nursing procedures using both traditional and standard methods.

This training occurred in conjunction with the training of other skills normally taught during this course using standard methods. At the end of the semester testing was conducted using the reactive simulation manikins to compare performance outcomes.