Debriefing/Guided Reflection

Note to Faculty

We recognize that faculty will implement the materials we have provided in many different ways and venues. Some may use them exactly as written and others will adapt and modify extensively. Some may choose to implement materials and initiate relevant discussions around this content in the classroom or clinical setting in addition to providing a simulation experience. We have designed this scenario to provide an enriching experiential learning encounter that will allow learners to accomplish the listed objectives and spark rich discussion during debriefing. There are a few main themes that we hope learners will bring up during debriefing, but if they do not, we encourage you to introduce them.

Themes for this scenario:

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We do not expect you to introduce all of the questions listed below. The questions are presented only to suggest topics that may inspire the learning conversation. Learner actions and responses observed by the debriefer should be specifically addressed using a theory-based debriefing methodology (e.g., Debriefing with Good Judgment, Debriefing for Meaningful Learning, PEARLS). Remember to also identify important concepts or curricular threads that are specific to your program.

1. How did you feel throughout the simulation experience?
2. Give a brief summary of this patient and what happened in the simulation.
3. What were the main problems that you identified?
4. Discuss the knowledge guiding your thinking surrounding these main problems.
5. What were the key assessment and interventions for this patient?
6. Discuss how you identified these key assessments and interventions.
7. Discuss the information resources you used to assess this patient. How did this guide your care planning?
8. Discuss the clinical manifestations evidenced during your assessment. How would you explain these manifestations?
9. Explain the nursing management considerations for this patient. Discuss the knowledge guiding your thinking.
10. What information and information management tools did you use to monitor this patient's outcomes? Explain your thinking.
11. How did you communicate with the patient?
12. What specific issues would you want to take into consideration to provide for this patient's unique care needs?