Perception of nursing students on high fidelity practices: a phenomenological study
Objective: High fidelity simulation is a teaching/learning strategy increasingly used by nursing schools. Students undergo simulated clinical experiences very similar to the real context, developing technical and non technical skills. The objective of this study is to identify the perceptions of students of the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing regarding their participation in simulated clinical experiences with high fidelity simulation. Methods Qualitative study of phenomenological approach according to the seven procedural steps of methodological interpretation presented by Amadeo Giorgi. Results: From the analysis of interviews with 13 students participating in the study, an essential structure of the phenomenon emerged which reflects these students' perception of simulated clinical experiences on high fidelity simulation, consisting offour components: "Being a student with high fidelity simulation" "Relationship with peers in the simulation" "High fidelity simulated practice" and "Future expectations after high fidelity simulation" Conclusions The students are satisfied with their experience of high fidelity simulation. Despite moments of great stress and anxiety, it helps broaden their knowledge and prepares them for the real context.