This maternal/child resource is aimed to support learning for the undergraduate nursing student in any nursing program. The simulation is intended to promote the development of clinical judgement skills through a safe learning environment. The virtual simulation is for students to practice and reflect on newborn assessments while critically analyzing the scenario and completing a clinical pathway.
The serious game utilizes audio/video clips and questioning to progress and reveal a pathway. Students will be required to perform a head-to-toe assessment of a newborn, which will include heart rate as well as respiratory rate. Upon completion of the virtual simulation all learners are required to complete a debriefing activity to enhance learning and reflect in, on and beyond action.

Goals & Objectives

Learning Objectives:

Identify the critical components of a neonatal assessment and demonstrate best practice for conducting vital signs and head-to-toe assessment on a newborn.
Identify the changes that occur during the transition from intrauterine to extra uterine life and potential complications.
Identify respiratory deterioration of a neonate and comprehend the implications for health and safety.
Critically analyze situations, identify when assistance is required and implement interventions in a safe, timely and collaborative manner.
Document patient interactions, assessments and interventions appropriately.

Details

Simulation Modality:

Video, Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patient

Equipment:

Use Chrome browser for best functionality

Evalution/Validation:

I am currently analyzing the research gather from this simulation last Fall (2019) and Winter (2020).  Once campus is re-opened I will continue with my research on this Virtual simulation.  I hope to have an article published by the end of the summer on preliminary finding.

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Citation:

Hudder K, Bushuk K. Newborn Virtual Simulation. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2021. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/newborn-virtual-simulation/.

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License:

The information about this resource and any downloadable files are shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.