Ep: 9 Nursing Student Anxiety in Simulation

In this episode, guests Jo Voss, Ph.D., RN, CNS and Lecturer Annette Ray, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE discuss the prevalence of nursing student anxiety in simulation and how to support students through this anxiety. Listen in to hear Voss guide us through a short breathing exercise based on Heart Math research. Our panel will also discuss how this strategy might be incorporated into simulation experiences. (originally aired May 5, 2023)

Referenced articles and information about Heart Math:

Abelsson, A. (2019). Anxiety caused by simulated prehospital emergency care. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 29, 24-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2019.0...

Palethorpe, R., & Wilson, J. (2011). Learning in the panic zone: Strategies for managing learner anxiety. Journal of European Industrial Training, 35(5), 420-438. https://www.emerald.com/insight/conte...

Reed, J. M. (2022). Simulation anxiety and its effect on clinical judgment for undergraduate nursing students. Clinical simulation in Nursing, 73, 21-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2022.0...

Produced by: Allyson Stromer, M.S., RN and Nicole Albert, M.S., RN, CNE

Edited by: Takara Schomberg, M.S.N., RN, CNE, CHSE

Intro music: https://icons8.com/music/track/trap-p...