Ongoing Research Projects
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning and the Development of Communication/
Collaboration Skills Using High Fidelity Pediatric Simulations
Researchers
Daniel Heintz: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Lori Candela, Alan Jauregui, Jessica Doolen: University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing
Specific Aims
- To examine changes in nursing and medical students’ perceptions of collaboration, satisfaction and self-confidence in learning following joint pediatric simulation experiences. Additionally, the study will examine the degree to which active learning, collaboration, diverse ways of learning, and high expectations are present in the instructor developed pediatric simulations. Perceptions of collaboration will be measured using the Collaborative Practice Scales;; satisfaction and self-confidence in learning will be measured using the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning instrument.
- To explore medical and nursing student perceptions of educational practices (active learning, collaboration, diverse ways of learning, and high expectations) using joint pediatric simulation experiences. This will be measured using the Educational Practices Questionnaire (student version)
Measurement of Acquisition of Crisis Resource Management Skills Using
Simulated Emergency Codes
Researchers
Cynthia Herrick, MD, Jessica Doolen, MSN, RN, Michael Nasiak, MD, Carolyn
Sue Witt, PhD, RN, Kevin Gulliver, MSN, RN, Aditi Singh, MD, and Sandhya Wahi, MD, MPH
Specific Aims
- To evaluate the impact of interdisciplinary simulation based Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and debriefing on objectively measured and perceived Crisis Resource Management (CRM) Skills.
- To evaluate the association between CRM skills and adherence to ACLS protocol.
"Hearing Voices" at the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas
Researchers
Amy Chaffin, PhD - Psychiatric Nursing Faculty - Nevada State College
Specific Aims
- To provide students with a real experience of "Hearing Voices" to better understand and empathize with patients who hear voices.
