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Impact of Clinical Simulation-Based Learning on Nursing Students’ Competency and Confidence: A Cross-Sectional Study

  1. Nasir Hussain Department of Nursing, Stephens Group of Institutions, Jammu Stephens College of Nursing, Stephens Group of Institutions

Abstract

Simulation-based learning (SBL) has emerged as a vital component in nursing education, offering students a safe, structured, and controlled environment to practice clinical skills. This study aimed to assess the impact of SBL on clinical competency and confidence among B.Sc. Nursing students. A cross-sectional study design was adopted, involving 120 B.Sc. Nursing students from Stephens College of Nursing, Stephens Group of Institutions, Jammu. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and a validated competency checklist based on the Indian Nursing Council (INC) skill guidelines. The findings revealed that students exposed to simulation-based training demonstrated significantly higher clinical competency scores (mean = 82.6%) compared to those who received traditional clinical teaching alone (mean = 68.4%). Additionally, confidence levels were markedly higher among students in the simulation group, with statistically significant differences observed (p

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