Relationship Between Clinical Simulation Exposure and Nursing Student’s Clinical Confidence

Authors

Jann Louiz U. Valencia Saint Francis of Assisi College Author
Kyle Ellen Ram M. Bantiling Saint Francis of Assisi College Author
Kaila T. Dela Cruz Saint Francis of Assisi College Author
Jay Ann R. Arandia Saint Francis of Assisi College Author
Chinnie Ann Marie T. Zamora Saint Francis of Assisi College Author
Ralph Arjay C. Dela Cruz Saint Francis of Assisi College Author
Jhoniel C. Samoling Saint Francis of Assisi College Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20642258

Keywords:

Nursing, Clinical Simulation Exposure, Clinical Confidence, Related Learning Experience

Abstract

This paper intended to test the hypothesis that clinical simulation exposure and acquisition of clinical confidence among third- and fourth-year nursing students are related, based on the NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory, which highlights high-quality simulation as a key component of Related Learning Experience (RLE). Specifically, the paper aimed to determine whether exposure to clinical simulation significantly affects students perceived clinical confidence. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was used. The researchers employed universal sampling involving 50 third- and fourth-year nursing students in a nursing education program. A structured self-administered questionnaire based on validated simulation exposure and clinical confidence instruments was utilized for data collection. The instrument measured the degree of simulation exposure and areas of clinical confidence using a Likert-scale format. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, and weighted mean) and inferential statistics (correlation test) were applied to determine the relationship between variables. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, voluntary participation, confidentiality, and anonymity, were strictly observed. Data were collected during scheduled academic activities with institutional approval. Findings indicated that respondents perceived high levels of exposure and confidence, with both variables rated as Strongly Agree. Inferential analysis revealed a moderate and significant correlation between clinical simulation exposure and clinical confidence, indicating that increased exposure to simulation is associated with higher confidence. However, the lowest confidence level was observed in detecting patient abnormalities, suggesting limitations in diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills. In summary, clinical simulation exposure plays an important role in promoting nursing students’ clinical confidence. It is recommended that nursing curricula enhance high-fidelity diagnostic simulation exercises focused on patient assessment and abnormality detection to further develop critical thinking and overall clinical competence.

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