Proof of Concept: Validating a Simulation Template for Nurse Practitioner Student Competence

Abstract

Best practices in simulation emphasize a need for standardized processes; however, no simulation templates are specifically tailored to nurse practitioner (NP) education. Thus, 7 faculty from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Simulation Committee convened to create the Nurse Practitioner Simulation Design Template. After creation of the template, 13 NP faculty with simulation expertise rated its validity and clarity. Content Validity Index scores were calculated for the 19 sections. Those not meeting a 0.80 Content Validity Index score were revised using reviewers’ qualitative comments. After significant revisions, NP content experts evaluated the tool validity. Applications and implications for future use of the template are discussed.