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April 13, 2026International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesOpen Access

Nursing students’ experience with simulation: a descriptive qualitative study

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PMPauline MerhebSaint Joseph UniversityTGTracy GerdakSaint Joseph University

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Descriptive qualitative study explores nursing students' experiences with simulation, suggesting enhancements for effective learning.

Key Points

  • The study aims to describe nursing students' experiences with simulation-based learning and identify factors influencing their learning.
  • Descriptive qualitative study conducted with 18 undergraduate nursing students.
  • Participants recruited through non-probabilistic purposive sampling.
  • Data collected through face-to-face individual interviews using a semi-structured guide.
  • Analysis followed Miles and Huberman’s three-step approach.
  • Three main themes emerged: competency development, importance of debriefing, and realism/immersion impact.
  • Simulation enhances autonomy, confidence, clinical reasoning, communication, and leadership.
  • Instructor feedback aids critical reflection, while peer feedback can lead to self-criticism.
  • Realism in scenarios and structured preparation positively impacts engagement and performance.

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Merheb et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc892e3afacbeac03eaf63https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101069
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