A nursing school wants to invest in expensive simulation equipment. The college president resists, asking why so much money is needed for a computerized simulation mannequin and programs instead of just having students practice in the skills lab
The best response the nursing dean can offer to justify this expense is: a. "A day doing simulations can substitute for clinical when census is low."
b. "Actively engaging in scenarios will improve students' ability to learn."
c. "Routinely practicing skills in the lab is helpful but boring to students."
d. "Because other colleges use simulations, we need them to stay competitive."
B
Actively engaging in learning activities through simulations, role-play, or other experiential learning is a more effective way to learn content that requires motor skills.
Some courses that typically have an unpredictable patient census (e.g., Obstetrics) often substitute simulations for clinical days, but it is not the best answer because it does not address learning specifically.
Practicing in a traditional skills lab may be boring, but this is not the best reason.
Staying competitive with other schools may be important, but this is not the best answer.
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