9J: Elevating Nursing Education: Using Simulation to Improve Maternal Health Competencies
Friday, September 20 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
In this engaging 45-minute session, we will explore the critical role of simulation in reducing maternal mortality, a pressing global health issue. The session will outline leveraging simulation to enhance maternal care education. We will delve into the troubling statistics of maternal mortality rates both globally and within the U.S., highlighting the disparities and discussing the preventable factors that contribute to these outcomes. The discussion will then transition to the gaps in current maternal nursing curricula and how simulation can bridge these gaps by enhancing skill acquisition, confidence, and decision-making under pressure. We will also review research findings that demonstrated the value of using simulation to reduce newborn and maternal mortality. Participants will participate in a live simulation demonstration to illustrate practical approaches to caring for the pregnant person using various simulation modalities.
Objectives:
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Analyze both global and U.S. maternal mortality statistics to pinpoint significant disparities affecting maternal health outcomes.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively use simulation-based techniques to manage care across all stages of pregnancy,
- Identify specific strategies to incorporate simulation into nursing education, aiming to bridge the existing gaps in maternal care competencies among nursing students.
Presenters :
Kellie Bryant DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN, Director for the Center for Innovation in Education Excellence, National League for Nursing
Amy Kline MA, RN, CHSE, Nursing Education Lead, Laerdal Medical
