I am taking my first skills simulation next week and I am finding myself slightly overwhelmed by it and I don't really know where to begin. If anyone has any tips on how to prepare for it I would really appreciate it. I have to pass or can't go to clinical. I'm not entirely sure what the instructors will be looking for. This is what I know will be on it:
1. The following skills will be included in the patient simulations:
Indwelling urinary catheter placement
IV start and maintenance with IV fluids, including drip rate
O2 Management
2. Students will be expected to complete a simulated patient care scenario from beginning to end which includes completion of these skills and documentation.
3. Critical elements of each simulation include:
a. Reviewing Health Care Provider's orders
b. Correct patient identification
c. Checking for patient allergies
d. Consistent use of infection control principles, including handwashing and sterile technique
e. Correct completion of ordered skill(s)
f. Consistent use of patient safety principles
4. Simulations will be timed. Students will have 45 minutes to complete the ordered skills (catheter, IV, etc) and 15 minutes to complete documentation, and 10 minutes to debrief with faculty and receive a grade.
Follow documentation guidelines using PIE format found in Potter and Perry, pages 354-355.
If anyone can help or offer guidance I would really appreciate it. I don't know why I'm so nervous!
