Standardized Patients in Nursing Education

Competition for clinical sites, increasing complexity and acuity levels of patients in clinical settings, and heightened levels of public concern about patient safety are key among factors that mandate learners in health professions demonstrate clinical competence prior to entering the actual clinic...

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Published inAnnual review of nursing education Vol. 5; p. 3
Main Authors Jenkins, Louise Sherman, Schaivone, Kathy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer Publishing Company 01.01.2007
Subjects
Learning
Nurses
Nursing education
Patients
Physical examinations
Research methodology
Schools
Students
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Summary:Competition for clinical sites, increasing complexity and acuity levels of patients in clinical settings, and heightened levels of public concern about patient safety are key among factors that mandate learners in health professions demonstrate clinical competence prior to entering the actual clinical setting. Working with SPs to provide learners with experiences that can optimize learning, be as consistent and objective as possible and facilitate the transition of knowledge and skills, which allow for a more competent and confident clinician to enter the clinical arena for safe care of real patients in a clinical setting.
ISSN:1542-412X