A lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University recently developed the “NurseSims Kit,” an innovative simulation learning kit to train nursing students in performing medical procedures, enhancing their professional competency and digital intelligence.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, online learning may have been useful for classes in many areas of study. However, in the fields requiring practical training, e.g., in medicine and nursing, which call for practices in medical procedures such as injection or needle insertion, how would students go about their practical training?
“Nowadays, technology provides a lot of help in education. In medicine and nursing, in particular, technology allows for virtual training of certain skills through simulations. This enhances the professional potential and digital literacy to the students.” university in thailand
Beyond the Limitations of Nursing Training
Regarding the limitations of online learning in the nursing field during the pandemic which inspired the innovation of the “NurseSims Kit,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prakob explained, “Normally in medical procedure practices, nursing students will practice in a laboratory with a teacher closely supervising them and providing feedback. However, with online learning, observing and checking the accuracy of the students’ procedures became difficult. Getting many students together was also impossible.”
“Although classes are now back on campus, practicing medical procedures still face limitations due to the high cost of nursing laboratories, as well as the tools and equipment used in the training. Some institutions that offer a nursing program cannot afford to provide sufficient equipment for students to practice.
NurseSims Kit , therefore, not only offers a solution to online learning, but also serves the purpose of reducing the cost of learning equipment.
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