...Virginia Board of Nursing The Use of Simulation in Nursing Education Introduction This document provides information and guidance to schools of nursing (both PN and RN) in Virginia on the use of simulation in lieu of direct client care hours in the fulfillment of the clinical hour requirements for nursing education programs. As of April 2008, all RN nursing education programs approved in Virginia shall provide a minimum of 500 hours of direct client care supervised by qualified faculty, and all PN nursing education programs approved in Virginia shall provide a minimum of 400 hours of direct client care supervised by qualified faculty [18 VAC 90-20-120.E]. This document will outline the essential components and major concepts that are necessary when using simulation in lieu of direct client care. Background in Simulation Technological innovations are advancing practice across all domains of education and industry, and the same is true in nursing education. Simulation is gaining popularity as a means to provide innovative learning experiences and foster a richer understanding of didactic content. As nursing programs prepare to integrate simulation into nursing education, the Virginia Board of Nursing has prepared this outline of major concepts that need to be addressed when preparing and integrating simulation into nursing curricula. Simulated experiences provide the student with the opportunity to be involved in patient care experiences they may otherwise...
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...Thinking Critically Thinking Critically An asset is someone or something that is a viable liquidity that expresses a positive value. Being a positive value to a company is a person who can analyze and execute decisions. In this simulation our team had to establish ways to overcome adversity that happens in everyday business. Establishing a value to these problems helps the understanding of how to solve intricate problems in business. Using several tools and techniques helps to develop a clear concise simulation outcome to better business. Evaluation Tools and Techniques The problem solving tools and techniques used in the simulation are importance weighting, criteria matrix, and benchmarking. In the beginning of the simulation the user is asked to categorize the problems of the store into four different categories. These categories are: urgent and critical, non-urgent and critical, urgent and non-critical, and non-urgent and non-critical. This is both an example of importance weighting and criteria matrix because the user is asked to place importance on the problems faced and then asked to place them into a matrix based on that importance. Benchmarking came in at the end of the simulation when we’re being asked to choose the metrics that will be used to measure the impacts of the decisions made previously. The problem solving tools that I would have chosen are histograms, mind mapping, and cause-and-effect (fishbone) diagrams. First I would...
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...Thinking Critically Simulation Review Joslynn Smith Jill Clayton Brenda Robinson Bernadette Brandhagen-Mayor Leon Crutcher Bill Schmelzle MGT/350 7/6/10 Melvin Jeppson Thinking Critically Simulation Review Problem solving tools and techniques As a group we decided on using a couple of problem-solving tools, brainstorming and cause and effect/fishbone method. The first step we did was to define some of the problems facing Credenhill’s. The biggest problems were; sales falling continuously for the past eight weeks, (especially in the high-end product categories), legal action notice from the city, regarding a disability access law, high competition with a new store a block away, and a loss of a manager and employees to the competition, $80,000 unsold inventory, problems with the Wide Area Network (WAN), and unhappy employees. We use the Man-Method-Material-Machine format to help us organize our brainstorming solutions into categories. [pic] We started using brainstorming, all ideas presented were discussed and considered. Ideas were then added them to the fishbone under the correct category. It helped for all of us to brainstorm, generating numerous ideas to help fix the problems. After we were done with our brainstorming of ideas, each team member presented their idea more thoroughly. A letter was assigned a letter to each idea on the diagram, and each group member was given a piece of paper. On the paper we categorized the problems...
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...Thinking Critically Simulation Paper This paper will frame the problems in which Credenhill Industry is experiencing, and evaluate the decisions made in focusing on framing the problems and making decisions regarding the effectiveness of the decisions made. Credenhill Industry's systematically operates a $750 million company today. They accomplished this by amalgamating the distinguishing circumstance of running a triad of subsidiaries, rejecting to go public and appointing Linda James, who is considered by colleagues as one of the leading entrepreneurs of the times. The company uses a comprehensive program to discover and guide bright green managers to fast track career opportunity in a five month. This program entails a challenge to three of the coworkers respectively overseeing one of the three subsidiaries and mentored by Linda James. The challenge began with the news of taking over controls as Store Manager of a Credenhill consumer electronics store in Dallas Texas. The sheer excitements of the brand-new position weakened as the results of long lists of ongoing problems were determined. A new store has opened up recently close by severely reducing the revenue for Credenhill. This issue produced a snowball like effect to the department store and its employees. The new store carried a bigger inventory, competitive pricing and was allegedly to pay their employee a higher salary. If this were not enough it was divulged that we were in legal trouble because of neglecting...
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...As the manager I had many critical decisions to make before bringing the company success in revenue. The simulation used critical thinking to evaluate the problem that was not generating profits for the store. The techniques used were not very different from any that I would have used if the store was one that I managed. I would have made an attempt to identify the cause of the problem, figuring out when the problem originated or what caused the store to stop generating profit. The simulation gave me a good idea, it stated that there was competition and the employees were not happy. I have noticed that when an employee loses his or her moral it will reflect on his or her work and on the company he or she represents. A perfect example in the store is falling sales and customers going elsewhere. When a company has happy employees, they have happy customers and happy customers equal profit. Without arriving to the root of the problem one cannot find a long-lasting solution; thus evaluating what is making the sales drop and the employees unhappy will help managers come up with a favorable decision in solving the problem. Once a decision is made I would focusing on dissatisfied customer, inflation or the cost of upgrading an information system generating inaccurate results. A good manager has to look ahead at what may happen before a problem becomes so big that it affects the company in such a way that profits begin to decrease. I would consider evaluating the impact of the alternative...
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...Thinking Critically Simulation Maurice Smith Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making /MGT 350 Cyndie Shadow, M.B.A. January 28, 2008 Abstract Business company owners and store managers in the retail industry must ensure their businesses are competitive to the industry, in order to maintain their store doors open. In the following scenario a problem evaluation and decision making process is simulated to assist in evaluating a specific retail stores current state. A description of the types of evaluation tools and techniques used and how they assisted with the evaluation of the decision-making process and outcomes will be outlined. A consideration if other types of tools and techniques would have generated better results will be evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the decision-making process and how different tools and techniques assist with critical thinking. Credenhill is a competitive retail business which is the subject of a simulation. At this time one of Credenhill’s local stores is dealing with problems which range from low sales, unhappy employees to other issues affecting their current operations. During the simulation we went through a problem evaluation and decision-making process intended to identify Credenhill’s current state, suggest corrective actions and measurements to ensure that the outcome of the corrective actions are beneficial to the store. In the following we will discuss the...
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...Thinking Critically Simulation Professor Douglas Reed University of Phoenix 07/31/11 The primary tools provided in the critical thinking and decision-making simulation included research analysis provided by the organization and a decision-making matrix. Although these tools provided the framework for applying critical thinking activities they did not provide the additional tools to support long-term goals. Starting with assessing the problem, the research provided several issues with varying levels of urgency and critical nature. The simulation uses importance weighing to formulate the problem based on identifying the most urgent and critical issues. Although the tools provide support in identifying the most critical issues, they did not help establish whether the issues were affects of another problem. For instance, low sales at the Creedenhill location are an urgent and critical issue, but is only a result of the product mix and customer desire. Alternative tools such as flow charts and cause and effect diagrams work well for establishing problems that need to be addressed. The decision-making process in the simulation provided solution elements to choose from in order to create a comprehensive solution that addresses all of the key issues. The research provided great considerations to support the possible solutions. Logical approaches that combine solution elements to formulate a comprehensive solution assist the decision-maker to make thorough decisions based on...
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...Thinking Critically Simulation Review Paper MGT/350 July 5, 2011 Thinking Critically Simulation Review Paper Thinking Critically Simulation will test the ability of a manager, in real world scenarios. Using learned knowledge to diagnose the correct problem, while using techniques and other tools to solve the underlining issues. First this simulation applies the decision making techniques and evaluation tools in solving the problems that arise in this business model. Second this simulation teaches mangers in developing the techniques; that will assist them in making decision that will generate a more predictable outcome. Third this simulation will take in account the decision making steps and use the decision making worksheets to evaluate the findings in the simulation. Finally, the assignment will assist future managers on the basic process of managing developing techniques and decision making skills in becoming a better leader and manager that uses critically thinking in making business decisions. The first phase of the simulation the team was designated for the most challenging assignment that Linda James had to offer. Our team took charge of a company with numerous issues. Some issues the company was facing included: declining sales, employee attrition, legal action, inventory, product mix, variable pay, and Wide Area Network (WAN) problems. Aware of the background of this company and knowing the symptoms Credenhill is experiencing, our team identified and evaluated...
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...manage a crisis is doing as much planning as practical before a crisis starts in order to best position an institution and individuals who are likely to be directly affected so that they may be able to respond and mitigate crisis situations as such urgent situations arise. The management of a crisis can be done through simulations which help in exposing the students or company individuals to crisis experiences. Simulations as one of the best ways to help students develop critical thinking. Unlike the classroom setting where students learn passively, simulation allows students to think spontaneously and actively. This process helps to gain the critical thinking skills needed in their profession. Students value the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a safe and realistic setting during simulations in order to develop a systematic approach to solving problems. Problem solving can effectively be done in teams and students value the opportunity to develop teamwork skills during a simulation because they would have to work in a team to be able to solve or manage a certain crisis. This reflective essay will highlight on the 4 roles that we played during the simulation process. I will share my personal views and the experience that I had during this process. Scenario Alpha In this scenario, my group had the active role. The scenario stated that professor Alexander was at a dinner party and then he got arrested for being drunk and disorderly during his...
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...assignment of members to groups, each group undertook the Everest Simulation – a teamwork and leadership challenge requiring groups to ascent a virtual Mount Everest. Drawing upon a range of fundamental organisational and managerial concepts and coupled with frequent challenges, the simulation effectively replicated a dynamic and teamwork based organisational environment. The simulation seeks to test interpersonal relationships and group dynamics by creating dissonance on both an individual and group level, as groups and group members strive to achieve both individual and group goals. This report will critically analyse the very processes used to undertake the Everest Simulation, along with results, focusing on the three concepts of ‘Communication’, ‘Groups and Teams’ and ‘Leadership’. These are of critical importance to forming an analysis of not only the simulation itself, but also a broader organisational and managerial situation and the correlation between managerial theory and practice and the Everest Simulation. The transition in dynamics within the group between the different simulations, and the solving of numerous challenges corresponds to the improvement in our results of the simulation. Moreover, this transition and triumph also elucidates the practicality of managerial theories associated with ‘communication’, ‘groups and teams’ and ‘leadership’ and their applicability to not only the Everest Simulation, my personal and group results, but also the wider contemporary...
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...Week Three: Decision Making Details Objectives 3.1 Describe tools and/or techniques used in decision making. 3.2 Examine decision-making models and influences. 3.3 Apply a decision-making technique to a situation. Readings Read Ch. 14 of Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life. Read Ch. 1–3 of Smart Things to Know About Decision Making. Read Ch. 4, 12–26 of Decide & Conquer: Make Winning Decisions and Take Control of Your Life. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. W3 8 2% Participation Discussion Questions Nongraded Activities and Preparation Decisions in Paradise Business Scenario For Weeks Three through Five, you will work individually using the Decisions in Paradise Business Scenario located on your student website as the basis for these three assignments. In this scenario, you will play the role of Nik, and your current employer is the organization represented by Alex, Nik, and Chris. You will also use the mission of your current organization to assist you in decision making in discussing this business scenario. There are three phases to this assignment which will be cumulative, meaning that each part will build upon the next. You will use this paper and feedback from your instructor as input to improve your Week Four and Week Five assignments. The three deliverables for this project are: Week Three: Decisions in Paradise Paper, Part I Week Four:...
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...Thinking Critically Simulation Thinking Critically Simulation Several problem evaluation tools and techniques were encountered in the simulation. As each team member completed the simulation, each was able to understand the differences of the tools and techniques that were used, and how they were applied. Discussed here are how these techniques assisted with the evaluations of decision-making processes and outcomes. Further, each team member was able to understand the outcomes that were reached from the simulations, and how the changes of those decision-making techniques offer better results. Many problem evaluation tools and techniques are applied to the Critical Thinking Simulation. The simulation provides a variety of information gathered from both market research and employee interviews. In addition, the founder of Credenhill Industries, Linda James, provides advice and recommendations to assist in the decision-making process. Another problem evaluation tool found within the simulation is the Urgency-Criticality Matrix. An Urgency-Criticality (UC) Matrix is a tool that helps in the decision-making process to sort or sift through current issues and problems. The UC Matrix assists in prioritizing and sorting possible solutions according to the urgency and criticality of each situation. Urgent problems require immediate attention and critical problems are the activities necessary to achieve the objective. The UC Matrix facilitates in classifying...
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...Over the course of the year Critical Thought Symposium has helped me grow in multiple fronts in final year at Queens University. As a critical thinker I have grown by adding in a new “tool” in repertoire for solving problems and research. My leadership skills have improved in terms of better defining what leadership means. As a student, I have enhanced my interpersonal and introspective skills through my various roles. Critical Thought Symposium has influenced my future positively through reinvigoration of my passion for learning. What I have learned in this class will stay with me for a very long time. I developed as a critical thinker and a problem solver through preparing for each simulation. For the first simulation, the Yellowstone Caldera, I tackled the assignment like I do for...
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...have in common? Critical thinking is required in each situation to adequately assess the situation and act accordingly. We may not be aware of the frequency with which we employ critical thinking, but it is vital to good decision making. Without critical thinking, managers can fall into the habit of reacting on impulse, responding to gut feelings alone, or relying only on the advice of others when making important decisions. Understanding the relationship between critical thinking and decision making is the first step towards making wise decisions. This week's focus is on critical thinking and how it relates to decision making. Topics include defining critical thinking, benefits of thinking critically, and the relationship between critical thinking and decision making. Week in Relation to the course Good decision making is the backbone of sound management. The University of Phoenix nine-step decision-making model requires a sequence of steps leading to a sound, defensible decision. Critical thinking is a vital component of making good decisions, defining the decision-making strategy by analyzing the thinking process involved. A firm grasp of the critical-thinking components will equip managers to make sound, considered decisions. Discussion of a Key Point, Thread, or Objective Critical Thinking Definition and Benefits "Critical thinking is that mode of thinking - about any subject, content, or problem - in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully...
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...Game Simulation that could be related to any person’s work place or daily life in general. The ethical issues presented in the Ethics Game Simulation “The Mysterious Blogger” were about whether the information obtained by a director of Information Technology was going to be enough information to discipline an employee for violating the company’s security policies by posting the compnay’s confidential information online. As for “The Veiled ID”, the ethical issues were concerning how to develop a security policy that can adequately provide for every employee’s physical safety while accommodating their special needs as well. The decision making steps that were taken to critically think about and solve these ethical issues were based on the job position that was given in each simulation. The Baird Decision Model that contains five steps that help in the decision making process. The decisions that were made were made to protect the interests of the shareholders and the well-being of the company and its employees all at the same time. Any person that made a contribution or investment to the company will be affected by any ethical issues that may come up about an organization or an employee of an organization. If a company’s policies are not followed and are disregarded in any way, disciplinary action should be taken so that policies are not broken in the future. The ethical perspectives, or lenses, that were used to help in the decision making process during the simulation were...
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