A Nursing School Wants to Invest in Expensive Simulation Equipment

Multiple Choice

A nursing school wants to invest in expensive simulation equipment.The college president resists, asking why so much money is needed for a computerized simulation mannequin and programs instead of just having students practice in the skills lab.The best response the nursing dean can offer to justify this expense is:

A) "A day doing simulations can substitute for clinical when census is low."
B) "Actively engaging in scenarios will improve students' ability to learn."
C) "Routinely practicing skills in the lab is helpful but boring to students."
D) "Because other colleges use simulations, we need them to stay competitive."