Clinical simulation fears

[mamataeangel]

Does anyone have any tips on how to handle fears associated with the dreaded clinical simulation? I have absolutely no problems with clinicals at the hospital and working with real patients, however, put me in front of a manniquin and I freeze up! This is incredibly frustrating.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks

Tracea

[SeeTheMoon]

To me it's the hardest and most awkward practicing on each other! Lol " Hi Mr./Mrs. So-and-so, whom I've come to know really well now I have to act like you're a complete stranger, I'll be your student nurse today."

We start 'real' clinicals next week and I feel ya...I can't wait to practice on real pts!

And pray I don't royally mess up!

[Pneumothorax, BSN, RN]

i had simulation today. and i can say that it was less than pleasant. it wasnt horrible, but it was just weird.

i feel so confident working with real patients, explaining everthing im doing, multitasking while im doing vitals, giving meds or w/e.

but to stand there with a scenario script , pre made v/s and all that..i literally and honestly feel stupid i know its not meant for that, but there is nothing quite like working with a real patient.