Background: First-year nursing students gain foundational knowledge as they develop their understanding of the profession. Providing nursing students with educational experiences that foster the application of theoretical knowledge may support their learning and preparation for high-stakes examinations. Method: A video-based simulation using the ShadowBox technique was used to guide first-year undergraduate nursing students' application and review of theoretical principles focused on caring behaviors. The simulation-based experience (SBE) was developed to support students' review of theoretical concepts in preparation for the final examination. Results: A total of 37 students participated in an unfolding case presented as four videorecorded vignettes. Students engaged in decision-making as they explored caring behaviors to address a patient's concerns. Learners participated in debriefing sessions after observing an expert nurse's response to the dilemmas presented. Conclusion: Nursing students highlighted that the SBE using the ShadowBox technique was an effective and engaging approach to apply and review foundational concepts.
Harvey et al. (Wed,) studied this question.