Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of student-generated rubrics on learning motivation and academic achievement in simulation education. Methods: Student-generated rubrics was developed through the negotiation process between teacher and students, content validity has been verified. The participants were 122 undergraduate nursing students recruited from the one university in G city. The participants were given the simulation education for 15 weeks from 2011 to 2012. Experimental group were presented to student-generated rubrics before course starting was not presented to the control group. The data were analyzed by t-test with SPSS win 18.0 program. Results: Student-generated rubrics presented simulation education was to improve learning motivation and academic achievement. Conclusion: Student-generated rubrics with high reliability and validity in a number of areas to be developed and there is a need to be refined and ensure objectification of simulation education.

Purpose: This review study aimed to provide an update and overview on the theoretical background to undertaking simulation based education and research for simulation based learning. Methods: This review includes papers and books in regarding to education and nursing education. This article was addressed general learning theories and simulation based teaching strategies based on current learning theories. Results: Simulation-based learning is based on the constructivist learning theory. Current learning theories such as experiential learning theory, transformative learning theory, and situational learning theory are rooted in constructivist learning theory. These theories emphasize the reflection for effective self-directed learning. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the critical reflection was the most important component in effective simulation based learning.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the first learning experiences of undergraduate nursing students in team based high-fidelity simulation. Methods: The participants in this study were 13 undergraduate students at a university in Korea. The students were place in a setting of high-fidelity simulation to manage neurological patients. Data were collected from August, 2013 to September, 2013, through in-depth interviews and were analyzed on the basis of Colaizzi’s phenomenological methodology. Results: Five essential themes were extracts that were as follows 1) Thoughts about patients through the training manikin 2) Feeling of being engaged in practical training 3) Recognition of the importance of the team and teammates 4) Evaluation and analysis of the education content 5) Prospects of improving the capacity for nursing practice. Conclusion: Although the students experienced simulation practicum for the first time, it was noticeable that they tried to actively utilize their theoretical knowledge on the training high-fidelity manikin during simulation practicum. Also, it was observed that they recognized the importance of cooperating with their teammates through team role-playing, assuming a professional attitude as a result. Furthermore, analysis on the content of the education and self-evaluation would help foster the capacity to provide total care for patients.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the differences in learning flow and problem solving ability by simulation-based fundamentals of nursing practice program depending on the level of self-efficacy of nursing students. Methods: This study was a one group pre-post design. This study involved 254 second grade nursing students at T university in D city. Data were collected from October 28th to November 29th in 2013. Data were analyzed with frequency, percentage, descriptive statistics, paired t-test, ANOVA and post hoc test with using IBM SPSS WIN version 18.0. Results: There was a statistically significant increase in learning flow(F=14.328, p <.001) and problem solving ability(F=4.315, p=.014). There were significant differences on 11.12 score of learning flow and 7.20 score of problem solving ability with answer ‘Low’ by the level of self-efficacy. Conclusion: The result showed that the simulation-based fundamentals of nursing practice program improve learning flow and problem solving ability of low self-efficacy students. Therefore, it is an effective learning method.

Purpose: This study examined the effects of simulation-mixed maternity nursing practicum on learning attitude, learning satisfaction and clinical practice performance in nursing students. Methods: One group, pre-post design, was utilized with 64 students. The simulation-mixed maternity nursing practicum consisted of intrapartum and postpartum care. Results: The learning attitude and learning satisfaction scores in maternity nursing care showed a significant change in the post-test (t=-5.92, p <.001, t=-7.35, p <.001) and enhanced clinical practice performance. Conclusion: The simulation-mixed maternity nursing practicum was useful in improving the learning attitude and learning satisfaction and clinical practice performance for maternity nursing practicum in nursing students. In conclusion, We recommend for simulation-mixed maternity nursing practicum to increase clinical practice performance of the students.