Current state of simulation in advanced practice nursing programs: A survey in French-speaking countries

IF 3.4 3区医学 Q1 NURSING

Clinical Simulation in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-24 DOI:10.1016/j.ecns.2025.101723

Sabrina Chevalier MSc , Méryl Paquay PhD , Alexandre Ghuysen PhD , Samuel Stipulante PhD

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Abstract

Background

In the French-speaking world, the role of advanced practice nurse (APN) has been evolving, with the establishment of numerous training programs. Simulation-based education plays a key role in APN training, yet no survey has assessed the specifics of its current use. This study aims to investigate the current state of simulation use in APN education in three French-speaking countries and compare these results with North American standards.

Methods

A descriptive survey was conducted, using a 32-item questionnaire, across APN programs in three French-speaking countries: Belgium, France and Canada. The survey covered general information, use of simulation, factors influencing simulation use and evaluation of simulation programs. The survey was distributed to APN training institutions via email.

Results

Responses were collected from 36 APN training centers across the three different French-speaking countries, with 93% of programs found to be incorporating simulation. Barriers included financial constraints and staffing shortages. Similarities and differences between French-speaking countries and North America were outlined.

Conclusions

This study highlights the integration of simulation in APN programs across three French-speaking countries, despite challenges such as limited resources. Telesimulation and interdisciplinarity simulation offer potential for future research. Comparisons with U.S. programs reveal similarities, indicating a global need to improve training for APN.

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模拟在高级护理实践课程中的现状：法语国家的调查

在法语国家，高级执业护士（APN）的角色一直在发展，建立了许多培训计划。基于模拟的教育在APN培训中起着关键作用，但没有调查评估其当前使用的具体情况。本研究旨在调查三个法语国家在APN教育中模拟使用的现状，并将这些结果与北美标准进行比较。方法对比利时、法国和加拿大三个法语国家的APN项目进行描述性调查，采用32项问卷。调查内容包括一般信息、仿真的使用、影响仿真使用的因素和仿真程序的评估。该调查通过电子邮件分发给APN培训机构。结果我们从三个不同法语国家的36个APN培训中心收集了反馈，发现93%的培训项目都采用了模拟。障碍包括财政限制和人员短缺。概述了法语国家与北美之间的异同。尽管面临资源有限等挑战，本研究强调了在三个法语国家的APN项目中整合模拟。远程仿真和跨学科仿真为未来的研究提供了潜力。与美国项目的比较揭示了相似之处，表明全球需要改进APN培训。

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Clinical Simulation in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

5.50

自引率

15.40%

发文量

107

期刊介绍： Clinical Simulation in Nursing is an international, peer reviewed journal published online monthly. Clinical Simulation in Nursing is the official journal of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) and reflects its mission to advance the science of healthcare simulation. We will review and accept articles from other health provider disciplines, if they are determined to be of interest to our readership. The journal accepts manuscripts meeting one or more of the following criteria: Research articles and literature reviews (e.g. systematic, scoping, umbrella, integrative, etc.) about simulation Innovative teaching/learning strategies using simulation Articles updating guidelines, regulations, and legislative policies that impact simulation Leadership for simulation Simulation operations Clinical and academic uses of simulation.