Effect of repeated multipatient simulations on professional readiness among senior nursing students

Abstract

Background: Senior nursing students are expected to be ready in terms of professional decisions and practices as soon as possible after graduation. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) is a framework to prepare nursing students for practice in the health care system. Purpose: This study aimed to explore the effect of repeated exposure to multipatient simulations on senior nursing students' pregraduation transition views, QSEN knowledge level and self-competency, professional readiness, and postgraduation transition shock. Methods: A randomized controlled trial of intervention and control groups with pretest, posttest, and a follow-up was conducted with 78 senior nursing students at a private, accredited, nursing program in Istanbul, Turkey. Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in the intervention group between the pretest and the posttest for self-confidence (P <.01), QSEN knowledge level (P <.01), and professional readiness (P <.01). The QSEN knowledge level (P <.01) and professional competency (P [removed]