Learning heart and lung exam skills with practice patients
This study teaches nursing students how to examine the heart and lungs using hands-on practice with actors, helping them build confidence and skill. It tests a new teaching method to see if it improves learning.
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Who can take part
- You must be a first-year nursing student.
- You agree to attend all training and practice sessions.
- You are willing to complete tests before, right after, and later after training.
- You have not had previous formal training in heart or lung exams.
- You are not a transfer student.
- You are not currently receiving treatment for anxiety or other mental health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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