Undergraduate Senior Nursing Students' Perceptions of Beneficial Prebriefing Practices.

Abstract

Background: Examining nursing students' perceptions of prebriefing and what components are most effective in preparation for simulation may help standardize prebriefing and enhance learning experiences.

Method: This qualitative descriptive study explored the perceptions of prebriefing, prework assignments, and what methods of prebriefing increased self-confidence when undergraduate nursing students participated in simulation. An inductive approach to content analysis was used to interpret the data.

Results: Two themes that emerged from the data were preparation is essential to simulation success and preparation is essential to future success. Additionally, five subthemes were identified: understanding content in advance, logistical clarity, well-prepared students are invested, increased self-confidence, and pride in education and learning.

Conclusion: Prebriefing is essential to simulation and undergraduate nursing student success. Although prebriefing practices vary between educators, undergraduate nursing students valued prework and expressed a preference for written assignments. Overall, students perceived prework as increasing their self-confidence during simulation. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(10):693-697.].