Evaluation of a simulation-based learning experience using a prenatal telehealth scenario with prelicensure nursing students

Telehealth learning activities are lacking in undergraduate nursing curricula. The onset of COVID-19 has placed an emphasis on the value of telehealth and highlighted the importance for innovative measures for prelicensure nursing student learning using simulation-based learning experiences (SBLEs). A prenatal tele-health SBLE was evaluated by 95 participants using the Simulation Effectiveness Tool Modified. Open-ended responses were also obtained. The mean score was a 2.92/3.00 (n = 95) and several students gave positive reviews in the open response section of the survey. Open responses after the simulation showed positive aspects of learning regarding communication and building rapport with patients in telehealth settings. Incorporating telehealth SBLEs can be perceived as effective, and aid nursing curricula with increasing exposure and learning about telehealth nursing care and communication for prelicensure students. (C) 2022 Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.