The Value of Simulation in the Development of Observational Skills for Clinical Microsystems

BackgroundClinical microsystems theory recognizes the interplay of roles and duties on the outcome of patients. A carefully constructed simulation can embed characteristics of unsuccessful and successful microsystems.MethodsA descriptive observational pilot study explored whether students could see attributes at the microsystem level while monitoring a simulation with pre-licensure students. Eight Clinical Nurse Leader students were recruited to participate.ResultsCNL students gained insight into the CNL role and their own clinical practices.ConclusionSimulation can be used to assess clinical microsystem functioning.