Background
Transgender (TG) individuals experience persistent health disparities related to stigma, bias, and limited provider preparation. Few nursing programs use simulation that centers TG voices to address these gaps.
Purpose
To examine the relationship of TG standardized patient (TG-SP) simulation on prelicensure nursing students’ attitudes and beliefs using the Transgender Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (TABS) and to explore student perceptions through qualitative debriefing.
Methods
A concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design was used. Thirteen nursing students participated in a TG-SP simulation. Pre- and post-simulation TABS surveys assessed attitudinal changes across three subscales. Focused debriefings and field notes were thematically analyzed.
Discussion
Statistically significant improvements were observed on selected TABS items. Qualitative analysis revealed four themes: increased comfort and confidence, the impact of authentic representation, enhanced empathy through lived experience, and commitment to inclusive practice.
Conclusion
Community advisory board involvement and TG-SP ensured authenticity and cultural congruence, strengthening student learning.
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