• To familiarise yourself with various types of simulation learning technology
• To understand how simulation learning can increase nurses’ engagement in learning and knowledge retention
• To appreciate the benefits of simulation learning and the implications of this learning technique on future nursing practice
Simulation in nursing education enables nursing students to develop and practise their clinical, critical thinking and decision-making skills within the safety of a realistic learning environment. Evidence suggests that this method of learning can enhance nursing students’ confidence, enabling them to navigate the current challenges in healthcare and consider new ways of working. This article outlines the benefits and challenges of simulation and discusses the implications of the use of this learning technique in nurse education for future nursing practice.
Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12391
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Mason ZA (2024) Simulation learning: exploring its transformative influence on nursing practice. Nursing Standard. doi: 10.7748/ns.2024.e12391
Published online: 28 October 2024
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