Keywords
Nursing
Professional training
Satisfaction
Simulation training
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Abstract
Objective: To analyze the contributions of laboratory skills training to the education of nursing undergraduates regarding medication administration routes. Method: An analytical, observational, cross-sectional study conducted with 39 students from a public higher education institution. Data collection was performed via an electronic form containing the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The scores obtained evidenced high levels of satisfaction and self-confidence among nursing undergraduates within the context of laboratory skills training. The scale items presented a predominantly positive distribution, indicating a favorable perception by participants regarding simulation-mediated practical activities. Conclusion: The findings indicate that laboratory skills training, mediated by simulation-based experiences, is associated with high levels of satisfaction and self-confidence among nursing undergraduates. The results reinforce the relevance of simulation-based experience as a pedagogical strategy in nursing education, as it fosters the integration of theory and practice and supports initial training within the context of clinical care.
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