The scenario is simulated in the context of a long-term care setting – Shady Oaks. You are the Registered Nurse who is leading the team. You are required to make decisions based on residents’ current medical conditions.
Learning Objectives:
Goal: To help students demonstrate developing competence in fulfilling the registered nurses’ responsibilities in caring for individuals living in a long-term care home.
When providing care to residents and families in long-term care, learners should demonstrate clinical judgement and leadership by:
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Effectively recognizing and analyzing cues when prioritizing care for multiple residents;
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Generating solutions and taking action when resolving or responding to resident needs – this may include advocating for the resident, and mentoring other health care professionals;
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Evaluating effectiveness of communication with the team, including the resident’s family member; and,
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Effectively assigning team roles and recognizing interdisciplinary opportunities.
Simulation Modality:
Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patientEvalution/Validation:
This simulation’s scenario and script were formally peer-reviewed by two external institutions, then the final simulation was pilot tested by several students on a student testing committee then as part of the Virtu-WIL Student Program’s rollout.
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012b Affinity LearningCitation:
Furlong K. Clinical Judgement, Leadership and Advocacy: The Role of Registered Nurses in Long-Term Care. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2026. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/clinical-judgement-leadership-and-advocacy-the-role-of-registered-nurses-in-long-term-care/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
No
Profession:
Nursing
Levels:
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Multiple/General