Simulation's influence on nursing students' knowledge in immunization

Abstract

Introduction: The simulation, as methodology, allows the student to construct abilities and knowledge in hypothetical situations. Objective: To demonstrate the simulation of the influence of the level of knowledge of immunization at the nursing student level. Methodology: Extensive quasi-experimental, longitudinal, and prospective study with a case sample of with an experimental group of 54, 7th semester, students and one control, done at a public university during the August – December period of 2024, an intervention educational program was used for the immunization simulation and the “Grade of Knowledge in immunization” with a .77 KR 20 reliability. Results: First evaluation, an experimental group with an average of 15.66 and a controlled group with a 14.82 without a knowledge difference between both groups (p=235). Second evaluation: An average increase in the experimental group with a 19.44 (p=.0002) and a control average of 16.59 (p=.055) respectively. Third evaluation: A decrease in the average experimental group at 18.31 (p=.006) and the controlled group 15.50 (p=.537) Discussion: In both groups, an increase in the level of  knowledge, however, the simulation as an effective knowledge strategy, contributed to an increased knowledge conservation in the experimental group. Conclusion: The simulation is confirmed as an effective teaching tool in the learning process, according to the obtained data, also the idea provided in dynamic surroundings, the knowledge application and retention is confirmed.