Preparing students to respond : A pilot study to explore whether Mask-Ed simulation can assist students in developing clinical judgment

Clinical judgment is a key component of 'thinking like a nurse'(Tanner, 2006). This pilot project uses Mask-Ed(TM) simulation in conjunction with Tanners (2006) Clinical Judgment Model to explore clinical judgment in a pre-clinical workshop. A cross sectional survey was conducted with third year nursing students enrolled in one unit of study. The confidence of students to respond to a patient, one of the four domains of clinical judgment (Tanner, 2006) was increased. Mask-Ed(TM) when used in a pre-clinical workshop shows the potential to positively affect the student nurses ability to respond to a patient cues, a key part of patient care and the development of clinical judgment. [Author abstract]