Simulation-based training is used to develop nursing students’ clinical performance in assessing and managing situations in clinical placements. The use of simulation-based training has increased and become an integrated part of nursing education. The aim of this study was to explore nursing students’ experiences of simulation-based training and how the students perceived the transfer of learning to clinical practice. Eight focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 32 s- and third-year nursing students who participated in a simulation-based training organized as preparation for clinical placement. The transcribed interviews were analysed with thematic analysis. Three major themes emerged from the focus group interviews; first, the simulation-based training promoted self-confidence; second, understanding from simulation-based training improved clinical skills and judgements in clinical practice; and third, simulation-based training emphasised the importance of communication and team collaboration. This study revealed students’ transfer of learning outcomes from simulation-based training to clinical practice. The students’ experiences of the simulation-based training remain as enduring and conscious learning outcomes throughout their completion of clinical practice. The organisation of simulation-based training and its implementation in the curriculum are crucial for the learning outcomes and for students’ experiences of the transfer of knowledge to clinical practice.

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护生将学习成果从模拟培训转移到临床实践：焦点小组研究

基于模拟的培训用于培养护生在评估和管理临床实习情况方面的临床表现。基于模拟的培训的使用有所增加，并成为护理教育的一个组成部分。本研究的目的是探讨护理学生模拟培训的体验以及学生如何看待将学习转移到临床实践。对总共 32 名大三和大三护理学生进行了 8 次焦点小组访谈，他们参加了为临床实习做准备而组织的模拟培训。通过主题分析对转录的采访进行分析。焦点小组访谈中出现了三个主要主题：一是模拟训练增强了自信心；其次，通过模拟培训的理解提高了临床实践中的临床技能和判断力；第三，模拟培训强调沟通和团队协作的重要性。这项研究揭示了学生将学习成果从模拟培训转移到临床实践的情况。学生在完成临床实践的过程中，基于模拟的培训经历仍然是持久且有意识的学习成果。模拟培训的组织及其在课程中的实施对于学习成果以及学生将知识转移到临床实践的体验至关重要。